Payroll Systems -The Basics Certification

Every business with employees, whether just a couple of workers or hundreds of staff, must run a payroll. Beyond paying employees accurately, keeping records and filing taxes, an effective payroll system helps businesses avoid fines, penalties and even legal action.

This course introduces the basics of payroll and payroll systems, defining the term “payroll” and how it differs from a payroll system, explaining how payroll works and the functions it performs, and covering the benefits of payroll systems and how to choose the right one for your business needs.

You will learn:

• The definition of payroll.
• The various payroll tasks.
• The role of payroll in business operations.
• The definition of a payroll system and its varied functions.
• The benefits of payroll systems to small, medium and large businesses.
• How to choose the right payroll system for your business needs.

This course is part of our Accounting & Finance courses, and pairs well with our Business training.