PPLS 0105: Payroll PayTrain® Fundamentals
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Course Description
Features
Topic Highlights
Course Objectives
Course Materials
Certificate Program
Course Completion Requirements
Who Should Attend
Instructors
NASBA Information
Evaluation Comments
Related Courses
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Payroll PayTrain® Fundamentals course is designed to teach the fundamental payroll calculations and applications necessary for individuals who are new to the payroll industry, those who support the payroll industry, and those who are preparing for the FPC or CPP certification examinations. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to maintain payroll compliance and prevent costly penalties. These calculations are critical to successfully passing the FPC and CPP exams and are not covered in Payroll PayTrain® Mastery.
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FEATURES
While this course can be taken by itself, it is also part of the Payroll Certificate Program.
This unique learning opportunity is designed with many options. Courses are scheduled throughout the year in Northern Virginia or online. These courses can be taken alone or completed as a series to earn a George Mason University Certificate of Completion. In addition, this program can be scheduled at your site, at your convenience, through contractual arrangements. Contact us at 703-993-4800 for current course schedules, to register, or to discuss onsite possibilities.
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| Registration |
Click here to download
the registration form.
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| Schedule |
Please click here for online course dates.
September 23-December 2, 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 PM-9:15 PM
Location: HRN Status: Open
April 7-June 9, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 PM-9:15 PM
Location: HRN Status: Open
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| Fee |
$800.00 |
| CEUs |
| Each seminar is recommended for:
3 CEUs
30 Contact Hours |
| Onsite Opportunity |
This course is also available on a contract basis and can be tailored to suit your
organization's needs. Please contact us to discuss your onsite opportunity. |
| Contact Info. |
Herndon Training Center at CIT
Online contact form
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George Mason University
Office of Continuing Professional Education |
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2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 400 |
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Herndon, VA 20170-4213 |
Telephone: 703-993-4800
Fax: 703-993-4811 |
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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
Topics covered in Payroll PayTrain® Fundamentals include:
- Payroll fundamentals
- Fundamentals of payroll operations
- Paycheck fundamentals
- Payroll benefits basics
- Tax reporting
- Payroll accounting
- Professional administration
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
- A foundation of knowledge for starting or advancing your payroll career
- An understanding of payroll essentials through hands-on exercises
- Improved job performance by increasing accuracy and compliance
- The guidance and expertise of an experienced facilitator
- Access to a network of peers to learn about payroll practices in other organizations
- Solid grounding in compliance issues related to tax and regulatory information
- Preparation for the FPC and CPP exams
- Recertification credit hours (RCHs) or continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain FPC or CPP credentials.
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COURSE MATERIALS
Printed Workbooks
All students will receive a printed workbook and access to the online components. The text is divided into seven modules
Module 1: Payroll Concepts
Module 2: Payroll Calculations
Module 3: Fringe Benefits
Module 4: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes
Module 5: Record Keeping and Payroll Practices
Module 6: Payroll Accounting
Module 7: Management and Administration
Online Components
The online components are essential to the learning process. These interactive tools will help participants determine their initial level of knowledge, create a study plan based on individual need, reinforce their studies with games, application exercises and tests, and track their learning through progress reports. The online portion of the course consists of the following components.
- Overview: The overview will guide you through the program. Read the overview now.
- Pre-Test: The timed pre-test, comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions, will measure your existing level of payroll knowledge by topic, and help you develop an efficient study plan. Correct answers are provided after each question.
- Lesson Quizzes: After reading each lesson from your workbook, complete the related lesson quiz to test your comprehension and retention of topics studied. Correct answers and links to the appropriate section of text are provided after each question.
- Module Game: On Track provides a fun and interactive way of reinforcing learned materials at the end of each module.
- Application Exercises: A number of application exercises, including Excursions, Whistle Stops, and Grand Tours, will help you apply the concepts learned in the text to a series of job-based scenarios. Correct answers and links to the appropriate section of text are provided after each question.
- Course Game: Keep the Train on Time and Workin’ on the Railroad provide an entertaining and challenging review of the topics covered by the entire course.
- Final Test: The timed final test, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, covers content drawn from the entire course. Correct answers and links to the appropriate sections of text are provided after answering each question. The final test results will measure the progress you’ve made throughout the course and will provide an indication of areas that require further study.
- Online Glossary: Accessible any time during the program, the pop-up glossary allows you to look up definitions of terms without leaving your current activity.
- Reports: Track your course progress through a reporting feature that compares your pre-test and final test scores.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
As a payroll professional, you know how important it is to maintain your company's compliance by keeping up with changing regulations and procedures. Staying current is not only important to your company's bottom line but also to your continued professional development.
In cooperation with the American Payroll Association, George Mason University presents the Payroll Professional Certificate: APA's PayTrain® certificate program for payroll professionals. Comprised of two professional development courses, Payroll PayTrain® Fundamentals and Payroll PayTrain® Mastery, this program is designed for all levels of payroll administration. Whether you are interested in preparing for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams, or are new to the industry and need to learn the basics of payroll, our courses will help you meet your goals.
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COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Certificate of Participation, participants cannot have more than two absences. Participants also must complete the Pre-Test & Post-Test PLUS all Module tests with a 75% score or better on learnpayroll.com online by the deadline specified by your instructor.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Experienced and entry-level payroll professionals
- Managers and supervisors providing strategic payroll management
- Sales professionals and consultants serving the payroll industry
- Systems analysts and engineers writing payroll programs
- Payroll service bureau client representatives
INSTRUCTORS
Please click here for a list of George Mason’s payroll instructors.
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NASBA INFORMATION
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George Mason University, Office of Continuing Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 703-993-4800. |
Recommended for 36 CPE Credits and 3.0 CEUs. No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation Required. Level: Basic
EVALUATION COMMENTS
“This course has exceeded my expectations. I now have a stronger foundation for payroll.” –Spring 2009 student
“I would recommend all payroll professionals take this course.” –Spring 2009 student
“[This course] refreshed what I did know, clarified and explained all I didn’t know.” –Fall 2008 student
“I was able to learn basics of payroll which will help me to perform better at the job.” -Fall 2008 student
“It is a great basic knowledge course. It is a must for all payroll professionals.” –Fall 2008 student
“I have gained great confidence in my abilities to perform well at work.” –Spring 2008 student
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