Completion Certificate for The Payroll Cycle

January 27, 2026

12 hours (approximately)

Courtney N Mathis's account is verified. Coursera certifies their successful completion of The Payroll Cycle

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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.