The Payroll Cycle
Completed by DEBBY SILVA
May 15, 2026
12 hours (approximately)
DEBBY SILVA'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: Labor Compliance
- Category: Payroll Reporting
- Category: People Analytics
- Category: Payroll Processing
- Category: Payroll Tax
- Category: Payroll Administration
- Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Category: Payroll
- Category: Workforce Management
- Category: Data Entry
- Category: Tax Compliance
