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Course Description

Even if payroll is outsourced, understanding the process is essential. This course covers the full payroll cycle, from core concepts and calculations to tax withholdings, filings, and journal entries. Learn how to calculate payroll and navigate state and federal tax requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy in every payroll scenario.

This badge requires completion of three courses: Payroll Concepts, Payroll Calculations & Tax Withholdings and Payroll and Tax Filings.

 

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
•    Understand key payroll concepts and terminology
•    Accurately calculate employee wages and payroll taxes
•    Identify and apply state and federal payroll tax requirements
•    Complete payroll and tax withholdings correctly
•    Prepare and file required payroll tax forms
•    Record payroll journal entries in accordance with accounting standards
•    Follow the payroll cycle from start to finish, whether managing in-house or working with an outsourced provider

Notes

For further information on this badge, please contact dlanpher@harpercollege.edu

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Section Title
Mastering Payroll Badge
Type
Online: Self Paced
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to May 01, 2026
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $495.00
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