100% Discount || Payroll Accounting: Laws, Calculations, and Journal Entries

This comprehensive payroll accounting course covers many aspects of payroll, providing in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, calculations, and journal entries. Led by an experienced CPA, this course offers practical examples and valuable insights into the intricacies of payroll processing.

In this course, we will thoroughly explore payroll legislation, including a wide range of laws that impact payroll operations. We will focus on the laws related to payroll calculations and withholdings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Understanding the importance of accurate calculations, we will dive into the generation of payroll registers and earnings reports, which serve as vital tools in calculating payroll accurately. Through practical exercises, you will develop proficiency in calculating payroll tax withholdings, such as federal income tax (FIT), social security, and Medicare. We will guide you through the process of determining net pay from gross pay, equipping you with the necessary skills to handle payroll calculations effectively.

One key aspect often overlooked in payroll courses is the recording of payroll transactions. In this course, we will thoroughly cover payroll journal entries, providing a comprehensive understanding of their complexity. By examining the impact of these entries on financial accounts and the accounting equation, you will gain practical knowledge of payroll accounting and its correlation with debits and credits.

Moreover, we will address the crucial process of completing payroll tax forms, including Form 941, Form 940, Form W-2, Form W-3, and Form W-4. Through step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to accurately fill out these forms, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

To enhance your learning experience, this course offers valuable resources, including downloadable PDF files for offline reference, preformatted Excel practice files to reinforce your Excel skills, multiple-choice and short calculation practice questions to sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and stimulating discussion questions to facilitate interactive learning and knowledge sharing.

You will have the privilege of learning from a highly qualified instructor who holds CPA, CGMA, and Master of Science in Taxation credentials. With their extensive experience in accounting concepts, QuickBooks software, and curriculum development, you can trust in their expertise to provide comprehensive instruction and guidance.

Content Includes:

• In-depth coverage of payroll laws and their impact on payroll processing
• Detailed explanations and calculations of regular pay and overtime pay
• Comprehensive understanding of employer and employee social security and Medicare calculations
• Thorough examination of employee federal income tax calculations
• Detailed insights into employer federal unemployment tax (FUTA) calculations
• Exploration of other payroll deductions and their significance in payroll accounting
• Extensive guidance on payroll journal entries and their proper posting to the general ledger
• Step-by-step instructions for accurately completing payroll tax forms (Form 941, Form 940, Form W-2, Form W-3, Form W-4)
• Practical application through comprehensive payroll and accounting cycle problems
• Comprehensive coverage of key payroll definitions and terminology for a thorough understanding

Enroll now in this comprehensive payroll accounting course and gain the skills and knowledge to excel in managing payroll operations effectively and with confidence.