Brandman University
Extended Education

Basic Skills - Practical Payroll Online

The objective of this program is to instruct the payroll professional in all facets of payroll from the basics of What are wages? to the intricate complexity of fringe benefits taxation and garnishments.  Depending on the current experience of the student, its objective is to teach the solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations to the beginner and to increase or refresh the skills of the more experienced student. The courses in this program are approved by the APA for Recertification Credit.

ORGU 0018: Federal Wage and Hour Law
This course is designed for those new to finance, support cash management and treasury functions or need a refresher on basics of cash management. Offered in cooperation with the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP), the nuts-and-bolts course provides a basic understanding of goals, key concepts and terminology used in management of corporate cash.
ORGU 0019: State Wage and Hour Law
Gain knowledge of and skills in state wage and hour law as it pertains to payroll preparation. Learn what areas of wage and hour law are covered by state requirements and which are not. Understand when state law applies and when federal wage and hour laws must be followed. Learn how to properly calculate overtime and gross pay according to state requirements. Understand when breaks and meal periods are required, how often an employee must be paid and when termination checks must be issued. Understand what can be deducted from an employee's paycheck and what postings must be displayed to prevent penalty assessments.
ORGU 0020: Taxation and Compensation
Gain knowledge of and skills in federal and state payroll taxation. Learn what taxes are required to be withheld from the employee and which the employer pays directly. Learn when taxes must be deposited and reported and the methods available. Understand how to research and determine multi-state taxation requirements. Learn how to handle Form W-4 and what constitutes taxable and nontaxable wages. Learn when wages are considered supplemental and how pay periods effect taxation requirements.
ORGU 0021: Fringe Benefits, Compensation
        and Taxation
Gain knowledge of and skills in understanding the basics of fringe benefits, including law requirements, taxation and reporting. Learn what methods are available for calculating the personal use of a company vehicle and when relocation is taxable. Understand how third party sick pay is reported and what taxes expatriates and nonresident aliens are subject to.
ORGU 0022: Payroll Management and
        Year-end Reporting
Gain knowledge of and skills in managing a payroll department. Whether or not it is a large or small payroll department management is the key to success. Learn how to write department procedure manuals, handle IRS notices and research payroll regulations using the Internet. Understand the regulations concerning garnishments and what records to retain. Learn how to properly prepare for and complete year-end including required year end memos and notices, Form W-2 submission and corrections, and Form 940 reporting.

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