The Payroll Cycle
Completed by NOEMI CRISTINA SILVA-MCMURRY
October 19, 2025
12 hours (approximately)
NOEMI CRISTINA SILVA-MCMURRY's account is verified. Coursera certifies their successful completion of The Payroll Cycle
What you will learn
Describe the step-by-step payroll processing cycle, including data collection, input, verification, calculation, and finalization.
Identify essential requirements for time tracking systems to accurately record/manage employee work minutes for payroll processing and compliance.
Explain the payroll-related tasks involved in employee on-boarding, such as tax withholding preferences, direct deposit, etc.
Describe the key components of year-end payroll processes, such as W-2 preparation, 1099 form distribution, and other required tax reporting.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Personally Identifiable Information
- Category: Payroll Administration
- Category: Benefits Administration
- Category: Payroll Processing
- Category: Payroll
- Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Category: Payroll Tax
- Category: Workforce Management
- Category: Employee Onboarding
- Category: Auditing
- Category: Tax Compliance
- Category: Payroll Systems
