Welcome to The Payroll Cycle, the second course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This course explores the end-to-end payroll processing cycle, from data collection to net pay. Students will gain insights into the step-by-step process, including time tracking methods, leave management, new hire onboarding tasks, and potential bottlenecks.
The Payroll Cycle
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The Payroll Cycle
This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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What you'll 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.
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This course is part of the ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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DW
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Very educational and helpful!! I am enjoying this learning process and will definitely stick with this!!!
WB
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Excellent course, covers all the basics of payroll.
NT
Reviewed on May 10, 2025
Overall great course! Very easy to understand. The review questions and discussion posts are helpful in testing your knowledge.
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