The Payroll Cycle
Completed by Jayesh Sheth
April 14, 2025
12 hours (approximately)
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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.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Payroll
- Category: Payroll Processing
- Category: Benefits Administration
- Category: Payroll Administration
- Category: Personally Identifiable Information
- Category: Payroll Reporting
- Category: Tax Compliance
- Category: Accruals
- Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Category: Record Keeping
- Category: Reconciliation
- Category: Data Entry
