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Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate

Instructor: ADP Learning Academy

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

56 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

The learner will explore fundamental aspects of payroll, including earnings, taxes, deductions and the significance of accurate personal information.
The learner will be equipped with essential knowledge, covering topics such as tax compliance, worker classifications, and payroll procedures.
A comprehensive understanding of payroll management and taxation, benefiting individuals in effectively navigating financial responsibilities.

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17 assignments

Taught in English

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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

Welcome to Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals, the fourth course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program.

Module 1 focuses on the responsibilities of an employer as it relates to net pay, tax deposits, and filings. Module 2 will explore the taxes employers are responsible for withholding from their employees' paychecks. Module 3 explores the regular deposits and filings required by most employers in the U.S. This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Specialist.

Module details

This module will provide you with the knowledge to understand all the variables that contribute to the transformation of gross pay into net pay.

What's included

10 videos5 readings5 assignments

10 videosTotal 32 minutes

Professional Certificate Introduction2 minutes
Course 4 Introduction1 minute
Common Deductions3 minutes
Deduction Calculations5 minutes
Pre-tax and Post-tax Deductions6 minutes
Why You Should be Calculating Accurately4 minutes
Group-Term Life Insurance2 minutes
Auto4 minutes
Transportation3 minutes
Calculating Net Pay2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Course 4 Overview5 minutes
ADP Insights: Steps to Calculate the Taxable Value of GTL15 minutes
ADP Insights: Special Valuation Methods15 minutes
ADP Insights: How Taxable Benefits Impact an Employee’s Paycheck15 minutes
ADP Insights: What is Net Pay?15 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Payroll Practice: Calculate Taxable Wages20 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculate Using the Cents-per-mile Method10 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculating Deductions20 minutes
Payroll Check-In: Fringe Benefits35 minutes
Net Pay Check-In5 minutes

This module will explore the employer's responsibilities when it comes to federal and state payroll taxes and the proper withholding of them. You will also learn the best practices surrounding federal and state unemployment taxes.

What's included

8 videos7 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 51 minutes

FIT and FICA Explained12 minutes
Calculating FIT Part 1: Overview5 minutes
Calculating FIT Part 2: Percentage Method6 minutes
Calculating FIT Part 3: Wage Bracket Method6 minutes
Calculating FIT Part 4: Supplemental Wages7 minutes
State Employment Taxes 5 minutes
Multi-State Employment Taxation4 minutes
Federal Employment Taxes - What does the Employer pay?7 minutes

7 readingsTotal 175 minutes

ADP insights: A Closer Look at Payroll Taxes15 minutes
ADP Insights: Social Security and Medicare15 minutes
Essential Resources: Payroll Taxes 15 minutes
Essential Resources: State Taxation10 minutes
ADP Insights: How SUI Impacts FUTA15 minutes
Essential Resources: Employment Taxes15 minutes
Project Portfolio Assignment: Simulate an Employee's Pay90 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 83 minutes

Payroll Practice: Calculate Medicare Taxes12 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculate Social Security Taxes16 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculate the Appropriate Tax Rate8 minutes
Payroll Practice: Research State Taxes 20 minutes
Payroll Practice: State Taxes10 minutes
Employer Paid Federal Employment Taxes5 minutes
Payroll Practice: Tax Withholdings12 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

Your Experience with Payroll Taxes15 minutes

This module will describe the responsibilities of an employer in regards to regular federal deposits and filings. You will the typical timeline and forms needed to properly manage tax filings.

What's included

8 videos7 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 39 minutes

Tax Deposits - Overview6 minutes
A Cautionary Tale About Constructive Receipt3 minutes
Tax Deposits: In-Depth 4 minutes
Payroll Specialist Vignette: Jyothi 2 minutes
Tax Forms - The Breakdown  11 minutes
IRS Form W-25 minutes
Not Just Form W-24 minutes
Affordable Care Act (ACA)4 minutes

7 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Essential Resources: Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)15 minutes
ADP Insights: Deposit Frequency Exceptions15 minutes
Resources: Employment Tax Forms15 minutes
ADP Insights: S Corporation Payroll15 minutes
Spark Blog: Tips and Tricks for Filing Forms 1099 for Your Contractors and Vendors15 minutes
Spark Blog: ACA Compliance: Filing IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C15 minutes
Next Steps10 minutes