Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Welcome to Advancing Proficiency in U.S. Payroll Fundamentals, the fourth course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. Module 1 focuses on the responsibilities of an employer as it relates to net pay, tax deposits, and filings. Module 2 will explore the taxes employers are responsible for withholding from their employees' paychecks. Module 3 explores the regular deposits and filings required by most employers in the U.S. This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Specialist.

• Module 1: Getting to Net Pay
• This module will provide you with the knowledge to understand all the variables that contribute to the transformation of gross pay into net pay.
• Module 2: Employer Payroll Taxes
• This module will explore the employer's responsibilities when it comes to federal and state payroll taxes and the proper withholding of them. You will also learn the best practices surrounding federal and state unemployment taxes.
• Module 3: Deposits and Filings
• This module will describe the responsibilities of an employer in regards to regular federal deposits and filings. You will the typical timeline and forms needed to properly manage tax filings.