Payroll is one of the fastest changing career fields in the business world today. Constant fluctuation in government rules and regulations make it difficult to keep up. This series of four individual classes is designed 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. These courses are suited for both the beginner or the experienced payroll professional who wants to increase or update their skills. More information about the classes...

Are you registered? If you haven't yet registered and paid the course fee, please call (253)964-6616 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to register. Payment is due at the time of registration. Course fee is payable upon registration and is non-refundable once the student has been given a username and password.

WINTER QUARTER CLASSES START ON OR AFTER 01/15/2008:

Because of annual tax law changes, Winter Quarter payroll classes will start on or after January 15, 2008 to give the instructor adequate time to post new information.

To register for an individual course ($99 each)
use the following item numbers:
Item #O700 Wage and Hour Law
Item #O701Taxation and Compensation
Item #O702 Fringe Benefits, Compensation and Taxation
Item #O703 Payroll Management and Year-end Reporting

To register for the entire series at a discounted
price of $369 use the following item numbers:
Item #O700 Wage and Hour Law
Item #O701Taxation and Compensation
Item #O702 Fringe Benefits, Compensation and Taxation
Item #O704 Payroll Management and Year-end Reporting (SERIES ONLY)

Already registered? Email the program coordinator at: kbeaumont@pierce.ctc.edu to request information on how to get started.

While you are waiting, take the Blackboard Tutorial: http://www.waol.org/getstarted/weekZero.asp.

Where is the course website? http://dl.pierce.ctc.edu/

What courses are available? There are four courses in the series. Courses should be taken sequentially.Once you have completed a course successfully, you may begin the next course in the series. Once you have been notified of your username and password, you have 30 days to access and complete each section. Each course costs $99 or you may register for all four at the same time for the discounted price of $369.

Wage and Hour Law - Gain knowledge of and skills in wage and hour law as it pertains to payroll preparation. Learn what areas of payroll are covered by federal wage and hour laws and which are not, 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 federal and or state requirements. Learn what constitutes an employee and the difference between exempt and salaried employees and how it reflects pay calculations. Determine what can be deducted from an employee’s paycheck and what postings must be displayed to prevent penalty assessments.

Taxation and Compensation - Gain the knowledge and skills related to federal and state payroll taxation. Learn what taxes are withheld from the employee and which the employer pays directly as well as deposit and reporting methods available. Learn 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.

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 hen relocation is taxable. Understand how third party sick pay is reported and what taxes apply to expatriates and nonresident aliens.

Payroll Management and Year-end Reporting -
Gain knowledge of and skills required for successful management of a large or small payroll department. Learn how to write department procedure manuals, handle IRS notices and research payroll regulations using the Internet. Learn the regulations concerning garnishments and records retention. 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.

How long will it take me to complete each course? Each course takes approximately 8-10 hours to complete. You will receive a completion certification upon successful completion of each course.

What hardware and software will I need to take this course? Participants must have a home computer with Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a realiable Internet connection. You should be comfortable navigating the Internet, using website features such as fill-in-the-blank forms, navigation links, using submit buttons, etc. You should be able to send and receive emails with attachments.

When can I start? Classes are open entry so you may register and start the course at anytime. Courses should be taken sequentially. You have 25 days to complete each course. Each course will take you approximately 8-10 hours to complete. Students who do not complete the course within this time period will need to register and pay the course fee again to continue.

Obtaining login and password information: Once you have kbeaumont@pierce.ctc.edu to obtain login and password information. Your email will notify the instructor you are ready to take the course. The account setup process normally takes two business days to set up. Please include the following in your email:

• Full Name (please use the name you registered under with Pierce College
• Valid Email Address
• Current Day and Evening Phone Number
• Your Pierce College Student ID Number (ask for this at the time of registration)

Clock Hour Certification for K-12 Teachers: Pierce College Continuing Education is approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide clock hour certification for K-12 public school instructors. This certification is available for all programs offered in this section. Effective Fall Quarter 2002, a $15 fee is added to the course fee to offset printing, mailing and recordkeeping costs. Call (253)840-8452 for more information. Participants purchasing Clock Hours and CEUs are encouraged to check with their employing agency if these certifying units will be accepted. Continuing Education does not maintain a listing for each employing agency. Requests for clock hours must be made at time of registration or within the same quarter year in which the class was completed.

Continuing Education Units (CEU): CEU's are available for Continuing Education classes for a processing fee of $20 per class. One CEU is available for every 10 hours of class attended. CEU's provide a permanent record of the educational accomplishments of an individual who has completed one or more significant, non-credit educational experience. To get CEU's, let registration know when you sign up for a class. For more information (253)840-8452. Requests for CEU's must be made at time of registration or within the same quarter year in which the class was completed.

 

 

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