Welcome to The Payroll Cycle, the second course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This course explores the end-to-end payroll processing cycle, from data collection to net pay. Students will gain insights into the step-by-step process, including time tracking methods, leave management, new hire onboarding tasks, and potential bottlenecks.
The Payroll Cycle
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The Payroll Cycle
This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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18 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Describe the step-by-step payroll processing cycle, including data collection, input, verification, calculation, and finalization.
Identify essential requirements for time tracking systems to accurately record/manage employee work minutes for payroll processing and compliance.
Explain the payroll-related tasks involved in employee on-boarding, such as tax withholding preferences, direct deposit, etc.
Describe the key components of year-end payroll processes, such as W-2 preparation, 1099 form distribution, and other required tax reporting.
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This course is part of the ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module will introduce you to a typical payroll cycle, describe the variety of challenges faced by a payroll department, and explore the 3rd-party resources available to assist in payroll processing.
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10 videos7 readings2 assignments4 discussion prompts
This module concerns occurrences that may occur infrequently but must be addressed correctly when encountered.
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9 videos5 readings1 assignment4 discussion prompts
In this module, you will learn how to audit your payroll process and learn ways to spot critical discrepancies.
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7 videos5 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
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