Payroll Administration

Advanced payroll training that begins with paycheck calculations, taxation concepts, and completion of Forms W-2, W-3, and 941, and then tackles more complicated topics such as benefits taxation, third-party sick pay reporting, involuntary deductions, and how to prepare Forms 940, W-2c, and 941-X. Payroll Administration includes intensive, hands-on training on complex payroll functions and compliance requirements. Topics include payroll's impact on the accounting, benefits, and human resources departments, plus how to take advantage of enhanced payroll metrics, process improvements, and advances in payroll technology to lower the cost of payroll.

1. Match your job responsibilities

   Job Title(s) -Use the following job descriptions to confirm you have selected the right path. Remember, job title alone is not sufficient in determining which Learning Path best fits your job duties.

   • Payroll Administrator
   • Payroll Practitioner 1 (Entry level)
   • Payroll Practitioner 2 (Intermediate)
   
   
   

2. Assess your knowledge

   Knowledge Assessment Calculator(s) - This web-based tool contains multiple levels of assessments populated with the payroll body of knowledge. Use this tool to set a baseline as you begin your Learning Path and return to it any time you want to evaluate your progress.

   • Fundamental Payroll Practices
   • Compliance, Operations and Administration
   
   
   

3. Increase your knowledge by choosing a training program that's right for you

   Train in your city - Instructor-led core competency seminars offered live and in-person at locations across the United States. This seminar format provides flexible, interactive training on vital payroll topics.

   • Payroll Practice Essentials
   • Intermediate Payroll Concepts
   • Advanced Payroll Concepts
   
   

   Train at APA's Learning Centers - Instructor-led core competency courses offered live and in-person at APA's award winning Learning Centers. This format provides an interactive, hands-on, computer-based classroom environment.

   • Payroll 101: Foundations of Payroll Certificate Program
   • Payroll 201: The Payroll Administration Certificate Program
   
   

   Train online

   • Fundamentals of Payroll
   • Virtual Classroom
     • Payroll Practice Essentials
     • Intermediate Payroll Concepts
     • Advanced Payroll Concepts
     • Mergers & Acquisitions Forum (New for 2011)
   
   
   

4. Expand the depth of your payroll knowledge

   Ensure you are up-to-date with the latest in compliance and industry trends by taking advantage of the expertise offered in:
   
   

   Specialty Seminars - Offered live and in-person at locations across the United States, this seminar format provides interactive training on current payroll topics.

   • Preparing for Year-End
   • Payroll Tax Forum
   • Payroll Issues for Multi-State Employers
   • Garnishments Forum
   • Local Income Tax Compliance
   • Mergers and Acquisitions Forum
   
   

   Specialty Webinars - Live online, web-based seminars that offer flexible learning from your office or home.

   • See all Specialty Webinars
   
   

   On Demand Learning - Recorded webinars, web-based programs, and audio seminars delivered via the web and available 24/7 from your office or home.

   • See all On Demand options
   
   
   

5. Complete your learning path by attaining APA certification

   Certification Recommendation - APA exams verify your payroll knowledge, skills, and abilities and are recognized by the payroll industry as the gold standard in payroll certification.

   • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
   
   
   

6. Continue your professional development and networking opportunities

   Conference Recommendation(s) - Attending conferences is a great way for you to meet other payroll professionals, earn continuing education credit toward recertification, and stay up-to-date with the latest in payroll industry trends, compliance, and hot topics.

   • Annual Congress
   • Capital Summit
   • Fall Forum

Still need further clarification? E-mail education@americanpayroll.org

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