Welcome to Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll, the fifth and final course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This comprehensive course examines the nuances and challenges of payroll operations across various business structures and industries. Learners will gain invaluable insights into the unique payroll considerations for restaurants, non-profit organizations, and global workforces. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of accounting principles, recordkeeping requirements, and effective troubleshooting strategies for resolving payroll issues and discrepancies.
Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll
Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll
This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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8 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Analyze how different business structures, such as restaurants and non-profits, influence payroll processes and complexities.
Explore the role of accounting principles, terminology, and recordkeeping requirements in payroll operations.
Develop a systematic approach to identify and resolve payroll-related issues and errors, ensuring compliance and preventing future occurrences.
Skills you'll gain
- Record Keeping
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Compliance
- Payroll
- Payroll Administration
- Customer Service
- Payroll Systems
- Payroll Tax
- Income Tax
- Non-Profit Accounting
- Specialized Accounting
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Accounting
- Payment Processing and Collection
- Payroll Reporting
- Organizational Structure
- Accounts Payable
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This course is part of the ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module will explore the different ways a business can be structured and discuss the payroll considerations unique to restaurants and non-profits.
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6 videos8 readings3 assignments
This module will lay out the best practices for customer service within a payroll department and discuss relevant accounting and recordkeeping best practices.
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10 videos4 readings4 assignments
This module will explore the basic payroll considerations surrounding expatriate and non-citizen works.
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2 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
Very educational and I learned a lot. Easy to follow and understand. Plenty of helpful links and forums to follow for the payroll career.
WB
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Excellent course to obtain basic payroll fundamentals.
NB
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
This course was very informative and outlined vital information concerning payroll
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