{"product_id":"payroll-practice-management-with-microsoft-excel","title":"Payroll Practice and Management with Microsoft Excel","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eTrain for an entry-level career as a payroll specialist. This course will prepare you for the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Excel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e170 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2086\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePayroll professionals have to navigate financial laws and data to do their jobs efficiently. This online course covers all critical areas of payroll management and teaches you advanced practices for using Microsoft's Excel software. You will be prepared to take the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Excel. Key topics include the major components of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the Internal Revenue Code, and major parts of the state labor code for your chosen state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify various laws and regulations that affect employers in their payroll operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify the various deductions, both voluntary and involuntary, that are taken out of employees' gross pay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalculate gross and net pay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain the use of the forms required to withhold, deposit, and report federal income taxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize dates and regulations to ensure payroll compliance and reporting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the payroll process and supporting systems and administration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrectly apply payroll policies and procedures of a payroll department\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJournalize payroll transactions and post to appropriate general ledger accounts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe able to process payroll from start to finish (payroll project)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo create, modify, and manage Excel workbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo use formulas, functions and work with tables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo convert, sort, filter, and manage lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo use conditional formatting and styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo create pivot tables and charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo import and export data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to pass the FPC exam and become certified in the fundamentals of payroll\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaving a certification in payroll is a desirable attribute that many employers seek in payroll candidates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith certification comes additional knowledge and skill that is not often taught in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe able to search and apply for payroll jobs, with the additional resume skills learned in the course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert in Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse these skills in most workplace situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManipulate data faster by learning helpful formulas and tricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Excel Certification Training \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Excel \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a Microsoft Excel Workbook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Backstage View (The File Menu)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Quick Access Toolbar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntering Data in Microsoft Excel Worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormatting Microsoft Excel Worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEditing Worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Rows and Columns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing Formulas in Microsoft Excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinalizing Microsoft Excel Worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Excel Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntermediate Excel \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon Functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisualizing Your 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Macs are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office 365, 2021 or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Excel \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional material required for this program is included in enrollment. 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No payroll or office work experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracy Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer\/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting\/productivity applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelene K. 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