Payroll Fundamentals (formerlyPayTrain® Fundamentals), part of the Payroll Certificate Program, covers the fundamental concepts, calculations, fringe benefits, tax compliance, record keeping and best practices, accounting, and administration as they apply to Payroll. Whether you want to prepare for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams, Payroll Fundamentals is ideal for providing you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties. This course is great for new payroll professionals and those who support the payroll industry.
These calculations are critical to successfully passing the FPC and CPP exams and are not covered in PayTrain® Mastery.
This course is offered in partnership with the American Payroll Association and is taught by experienced instructors. For this course we will be using APA’s PayTrain Fundamentals body of knowledge materials.
Topics include the introductory study of:
- Payroll concepts
- Paycheck calculations
- Fringe benefits
- Payroll reporting and employment taxes
- Record keeping and payroll practices
- Payroll accounting
- Administration
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What Will I Study?
Module 1: Payroll Concepts
Module 2: Calculations of Pay
Module 3: Calculations of Deductions and Net Pay
Module 4: Fringe Benefits and Other Payments
Module 5: Retirement Plans
Module 6: Cafeteria Plans
Module 7: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes
Module 8: Record Keeping and Payroll Practices
Module 9: Payroll Accounting and Audits
Module 10: Payroll Administration (LEVEL 1) and Management (LEVEL 2)
Module 11: Health Benefits (LEVEL 2 ONLY)
Module 12: International Payments (LEVEL 2 ONLY)
This is an instructor-led online course. Course materials and online resources are included.
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What Will I Study?
Module 1: Payroll Concepts
Module 2: Calculations of Pay
Module 3: Calculations of Deductions and Net Pay
Module 4: Fringe Benefits and Other Payments
Module 5: Retirement Plans
Module 6: Cafeteria Plans
Module 7: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes
Module 8: Record Keeping and Payroll Practices
Module 9: Payroll Accounting and Audits
Module 10: Payroll Administration (LEVEL 1) and Management (LEVEL 2)
Module 11: Health Benefits (LEVEL 2 ONLY)
Module 12: International Payments (LEVEL 2 ONLY)
This is an instructor-led online course. Course materials and online resources are included.