Payroll Administration
Description
About the Program
Working within the payroll function of an organization requires a diverse set of skills along with specific knowledge and skills of accounting, payroll and legislative applications to ensure all aspects of the payroll cycle and compliance elements are met. This certificate will provide a solid knowledge of the payroll functions within organizations and the skills to perform the payroll and accounting tasks for manual and computerized systems. The program will also look at industry trends and best practices related to the compensation, benefits, and payroll functions within organizations. Topics addressed will include the payroll cycle and related calculations, how to work with agencies to ensure compliance with all legislative and government requirements, and documentation processes.
Graduates will gain a solid foundation of the payroll functions within organizations and will be able to perform payroll functions for various organizations working with specific accounting systems and processes utilized in Canadian businesses. As well, graduates will provide valuable contributions to the interpersonal dynamics of an organization based on their knowledge of organizational planning and operations.
Program information
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older.
Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.
Admission procedures
- Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
- Attach proof of Admission Requirements.
- Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
- ACCT1030 Introductory Financial Accounting I
- CPAY0050 Payroll Fundamentals I
- CPAY0060 Payroll Fundamentals II
- CPAY0040 Payroll Compliance Legislation
- HRM1050 Compensation
- COMP1056 Business Computing Applications I
- OLRN1589 Customer Service and Ethics
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1539
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance