Payroll Practice and Management

Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in the business world today. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034, equating to an average of about 942,500 job openings per year.

As a beginner, this payroll training can provide you with solid skills and knowledge of payroll rules and regulations, or you can increase and refresh your existing knowledge. The overall goal of this online payroll program is to help you learn all facets of payroll practice and management, from the basics to the intricate complexity of fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments.

Throughout its 100-hour payroll course curriculum, you will gain comprehensive instruction covering payroll laws, calculations, compliance, systems, and real-world payroll processing. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and applied experience to confidently manage payroll in today's complex regulatory environment.

By completing this payroll course, you will gain a thorough overview of what to expect on the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) certification exam given by PayrollOrg. The training will culminate in a practical payroll project designed to build and demonstrate your job-ready skills.

Helene K. Liatsos

Helene K. Liatsos is a consultant for small businesses, travel agencies, and home-based business startups with more than 25 years of experience. Along with a successful career in the travel industry, working with airlines, hotels, and travel agencies, Helene established her own business management company, Home Office Management Experts, and was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. As a QuickBooks Certified Advisor, she provides bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks training services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sherida Habersham

Sherida Habersham is an accomplished professional from Georgia at the intersection of technology, education, and service. She started her career as a software developer specializing in human resource management (HRM), payroll, and quality systems. Over her extensive career in education, Sherida has held several roles, including program lead, college professor, and division dean for business and information systems.

Sherida holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology, a Master of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business. With expertise in curriculum development, business systems, and instructional leadership, she is dedicated to promoting learning and development. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience as a bookkeeping and tax expert, assisting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in streamlining their operations with comprehensive bookkeeping and tax support.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional material required for this program is included in enrollment. Digital access to the following book will be available via links in the course:

• Payroll Accounting 2026, by Bernard J. Bieg and Bridget Stomberg (eBook)