Distance learning course Payroll Accounting

Sound knowledge for all areas of Payroll Accounting

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This distance learning course is held in German.
Correct payroll accounting is crucial for legally compliant and efficient Payroll Accounting - an essential part of every company. This distance learning course systematically acquires the necessary specialist knowledge to prepare payrolls professionally and effectively avoid legal and financial risks. The innovative, self-directed learning concept offers the opportunity to adapt content to individual needs. An official certificate of attendance documents the newly acquired skills. Start now and secure a sound qualification that optimally prepares you for the challenges of Payroll Accounting - flexible and future-oriented!

Certified by the East Bavarian University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden (OTH): Quality, relevance, and structure were reviewed and awarded a grade of 1.3.

 

The distance learning coursePayroll Accounting " has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7373920.

Learning unit
The basics of wage tax
The basics of wage tax

Author: Christine Wolf

  • Income tax - what is it anyway?
  • Taxable wages and tax-free wage components.
  • Current and other emoluments.
  • Tax characteristics, tax brackets and allowances.
  • Calculation of tax deductions.
  • Flat-rate taxation of wages.
  • Follow-up activities: income tax, payroll journal, etc.
  • Year-end closing.
Learning unit
Basics of social insurance
Basics of social insurance

Author: Hubert Wings

  • Requirements for compulsory social insurance.
  • The notification procedure in social insurance.
  • The calculation of social security contributions.
  • Social security contributions in the low-wage sector (transitional sector).
  • Contributions to continued remuneration and insolvency benefit insurance.
Learning unit
Fundamentals of labor law
Fundamentals of labor law

Author: Dirk Börnecke

  • Fundamentals of labor and contract law.
  • Flexible employment opportunities.
  • Termination of employment relationships.
  • Remuneration and working hours as reflected in labor law.
  • The Works Constitution Act at a glance.
  • All important changes to the AÜG 2017, employee data protection from May 2018 and the new maternity protection.
Learning unit
Special groups of people
Special groups of people

Author: Hubert Wings

  • Employment of higher earning employees.
  • Low-paid employment.
  • Marginal short-term employment.
  • Employment of students, interns, full-time self-employed persons.
  • Employment of older employees and pensioners.
Learning unit
Cash benefits and benefits in kind
Cash benefits and benefits in kind

Author: Andreas Abels

  • What are non-cash benefits?
  • Wage payments by third parties.
  • Valuation of non-cash benefits.
  • Allowances and their recording.
  • Flat-rate wage tax on benefits in kind in special cases.
Learning unit
Company pension scheme
Company pension scheme

Author: Claudia Heisler

  • The pension system.
  • Treatment of pension insurance contributions.
  • Internal and external implementation channels.
  • occupational pension schemes and their treatment under tax and social security law.
  • Recording and reporting obligations.
Learning unit
Travel expenses
Travel expenses

Author: Christine Wolf

  • Principles of travel expense accounting.
  • Tax settlement rates and benefits in kind.
  • Correct definition of professional away-from-home activity.
  • Types of travel expenses: travel expenses, additional meal expenses, accommodation expenses and incidental travel expenses.
  • Foreign expense allowances when traveling abroad.
  • Double house tour.
Learning unit
Wage garnishments
Wage garnishments

Author: Stefanie Hock

  • Correct processing of wage garnishments.
  • Obligations and liability risks of:the employer:in.
  • Calculate garnishment amounts correctly.
  • Maintenance garnishments.
  • Comparison of wage assignments and wage garnishment.
Learning unit
Typical processes in payroll accounting
Typical processes in payroll accounting

Author: Andreas Abels

  • New employees and employees leaving the company.
  • Correctly accounting for partial pay periods.
  • Payment of one-off benefits and benefits in kind.
  • Payment of SFN surcharges.
Online seminars
6 online seminars included
6 online seminars included
  • Advanced Course: Fundamentalsof Payroll Tax (120 min.)
  • In-Depth Study: Fundamentals of Social Security (120 min.)
  • In-Depth Study: SpecificGroups of People (120 min.)
  • Specialized Knowledge: employees Short-Time Work (240 min.)
  • Specialized Knowledge: Partial Retirement and Working Time Accounts (180 min.)
  • Exam Preparation ( 60 min.)
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Flexible continuing education—anytime, anywhere.

  • 18 months of access: Notime pressure—you set the pace.  
  • Print & digital: Learnanytime, anywhere—with your printed and digital learning materials.  
  • Optional online seminars: Expandyour knowledge live with experts.

 

    Your all-inclusive package – guided from start to finish

    • Get started right away: Access all course content online as soon as the course begins. We'll mail you your printed study materials.  
    • Always supported: e-mail, interactive quizzes, and regularly updated content. 
    • Learn together: Join the learning community to ask questions and join study groups. 

    Your benefit

    • A systematic overview is provided so that Payroll Accounting can be carried out Payroll Accounting and in compliance with legal requirements, and even complex special cases can be handled.
    • Many tips for structuring options are available with which tax advantages can be used.
    • With this certificate, you will gain an advantage in your professional environment and demonstrate your knowledge in areas such as income tax, social security, and many others. 
    • With the help of online seminars and the learning community, you can connect with other attendees oursubject matter experts.

    Certificate available:

    Complete your distance learning course with thecertified Specialist” e-exam. You can find all the details in the certified Specialist” distance learning course (30347). 

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    Recommended for

    • newcomers career changers who want Payroll Accounting comprehensive expertise in Payroll Accounting .
    • employees payroll offices, accounting departments, and human resources departments, as well as experienced payroll specialists who want to update and expand their knowledge.

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    Haufe Akademie's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

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    Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

    Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

    Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

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    Booking number
    30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT
    approx. 90 hours
    Online
    with certificate
    7 Events
    German
    Available for 18 months
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    approx. 90 hours
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    Ratings and feedback from our participants

    4.6
    67 Ratings
    training content:
    4.5
    Content comprehensibility:
    4.3
    Practical relevance:
    4.1
    Trainer expertise:
    5
    Participant orientation:
    5
    Method variety:
    4.5
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    Marc Bleckmann
    Confirmed participation
    BPS EDV-Service GmbH, Hamburg
    Well-structured scripts enable rapid learning progress. Theoretical principles are illustrated using simple but practical examples. The additional material is particularly helpful in the day-to-day work of a payroll accountant!
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    Ulrike Schindlatz
    Confirmed participation
    Traurig and Stoiber tax consultants, Furth im Wald
    The learning units are very well structured. The exercises and examples made the content of the learning units very easy to understand.
    DK
    Diana Knappe
    Confirmed participation
    Lehmann + Partner GmbH, Kirchheim
    This course can only be recommended. The accompanying material provides a very good basis for Payroll Accounting . I liked the course because it addressed exactly the topics that occur in payroll accounting. Lots of examples! Participants are challenged to solve tasks themselves. The material is characterized by its topicality.

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    15.09.2026
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    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .

    You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

    1st partial invoice:
    €663.33 plus VAT
    €789.36 including VAT
    2nd Partial invoice:
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    €789.36 incl. VAT
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    Booking number: 30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT.
    € 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
    Plan course
    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .

    You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

    1st partial invoice:
    €663.33 plus VAT
    €789.36 including VAT
    2nd Partial invoice:
    €663.33 plus VAT
    €789.36 incl. VAT
    3. Partial invoice:
    €663.33 plus VAT
    €789.36 incl. VAT

    Flexible start

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    Information About the Distance Learning Course

    When it comes to wages and salaries in companies, in-depth expertise is essential. Payroll accountants and payroll specialists must be well-versed in current legislation and also have a firm grasp of specialized topics such as deferred compensation and travel expense reimbursement. Haufe Akademie distance learning courses in Payroll Accounting Haufe Akademie you the opportunity to further your education comprehensively, regardless of your location.

    In the modern working world, the legal requirements for correct payroll accounting are constantly changing. How are part-time or parental leave accounted for? What are the special features of travel expense accounting? Payroll accountants need clear answers to these and other questions. With its distance learning courses on Payroll Accounting , the Haufe Akademie offers all employees in accounting and management the opportunity to build up expertise at their own pace alongside their job. Whether at home at the weekend or on the road, the content of the online learning environment for the payroll accounting seminars can be accessed from anywhere at any time.

    The range of topics covered by the Haufe Akademie 's distance learning courses for Payroll Accounting is broad and covers everything that payroll accountants need to know. The basics of wages and salaries, payroll tax, details and information on employment law and social security or important basics about benefits in kind and non-cash benefits are all part of the online seminars.

    The range of seminars also covers important specialist knowledge relating to payroll accounting, such as partial retirement and company pension schemes. These topics in particular play an important role with regard to the state pension, for example. Travel expenses are also a Subject area that payroll accountants should be familiar with.

    All of the online courses on Payroll Accounting offered here Payroll Accounting developed based on current legal requirements and the latest practical knowledge. The big advantage for you: The course content is highly practical, so you can immediately apply the knowledge you gain online in your workplace.

    With Haufe Akademie distance learning courses Haufe Akademie Payroll Accounting,” you’ll not only expand your knowledge in this field, but you’ll also have the opportunity to complete your training with a certificate. To do so, you’ll take an exam at the end of the course and receive a recognized certification upon successful completion.

    Our distance learning courses in payroll accounting are designed for a range of skill and experience levels. At Haufe Akademie , both newcomers advanced learners Haufe Akademie online courses tailored to their needs in the field of Payroll Accounting. You can find all the information about our e-learning offerings in the respective course descriptions on our website.

    Build up valuable know-how now with a distance learning course for Payroll Accounting and learn practically online - with the Haufe Akademie!

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