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Distance learning course Payroll Accounting

Sound knowledge for all areas of Payroll Accounting

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. Practice-oriented teaching materials support learning, and knowledge can be deepened in four optional online seminars with experts in the field. 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!

The distance learning course was designed by the Haufe Akademie and is certified with the seal of approval of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, University of Applied Sciences.

As part of the certification process, the quality and topicality of the content, the structure of the distance learning course and the conformity of the advertising claims with the actual further education product were intensively examined. The distance learning course received a grade of 1.4. 

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.

 

Technical management

Hubert Wings is responsible for the content of the course. He will teach you everything you need to know for professional Payroll Accounting in a compact and practice-oriented way.

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.
  • Online training for in-depth study 
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.
  • Online training for in-depth study
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.
  • Online training for in-depth study
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.
  • A 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
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
  • Online training for in-depth study of "The basics of income tax"
  • Online training for in-depth study unit "Basics of social insurance"
  • Online training for in-depth learning unit "Special groups of people"
  • Online training on the special knowledgeemployees on short-time work"
  • Online training on, special knowledge "Partial retirement and working time accounts"
  • Online training for exam preparation 
Additional content
Benefit from additional content
Benefit from additional content

Optional test

Learn when and where you want!

You can complete the distance learning course with a face-to-face exam. The prerequisite for this is completion of the " Payroll Accountingdistance learning course" and participation in the final training of the "Certified Payroll Accountant" course. At the end of the 2-day seminar, you will take a 3-hour exam. If you book the distance learning course at the same time as the final training course, you will receive a 15% discount. You can find more information on the "Distance learning course for certified payroll accountants".

    Learning environment

    In your personal online learning environment , all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. You will also find interactive learning assessments and other additional content for your course, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. We are happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months if required.

    Your benefit

    • A systematic overview is provided so that Payroll Accounting can be designed correctly and legally compliant and even complex special cases can be handled.
    • Many tips for structuring options are available with which tax advantages can be used.
    • The certificate ensures an advantage in the professional environment and proves knowledge in areas such as income tax, social security and many others.
    • In 4 online seminars and the community, contacts are made with other attendees and subject matter experts .

    Procedure

    Helpful learning tips are provided via the online learning environment as soon as you book. Access to all learning content is available at the start of the distance learning course. Seven days later, all learning units are made available in printed form. A weekly study time of 4-5 hours is recommended, so the distance learning course can be completed in around 6 months. A learning time of 8-12 hours per learning unit is to be expected.

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    Recommended for

    newcomers and career changers who want to acquire comprehensive expertise in Payroll Accounting . employees in payroll offices, accounting and HR departments as well as experienced payroll accountants who want to update and expand their knowledge.

    Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
    Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!

    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.

    Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
    Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!

    Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

    Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

    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.

    Learning community

    In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!

    Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

    Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

    With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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    Further recommendations for "Distance learning course Payroll Accounting"

    Attendees comments

    "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."

    Diana Knappe
    Lehmann + Partner GmbH, Kirchheim

    "The learning units are very well structured. The exercises and examples made the content of the learning units very easy to understand."

    Ulrike Schindlatz
    Traurig and Stoiber tax consultants, Furth im Wald

    "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!"

    Marc Bleckmann
    BPS EDV-Service GmbH, Hamburg

    Seminar evaluation for "Distance learning course Payroll Accounting"

    4.6 from 5
    with 55 ratings
    training content:
    4.5
    Content comprehensibility:
    4.2
    Practical relevance:
    4.1
    Trainer expertise:
    5
    Participant orientation:
    5
    Method variety:
    4.6
    Digital learning for individuals
    Booking number
    30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT
    approx. 90 hours
    Online
    with certificate
    6 Events
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    approx. 90 hours
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    15.08.2025
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    15.09.2025
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    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

    It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

    incl. book "Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung", Haufe Verlag

    15.10.2025
    Booking number: 30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT.
    € 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
    Details
    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

    It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

    incl. book "Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung", Haufe Verlag

    15.11.2025
    Booking number: 30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT.
    € 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
    Details
    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

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    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

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    15.02.2026
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    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

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    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

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    15.03.2026
    Booking number: 30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT.
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    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

    It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

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    € 1.990,- plus VAT.
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    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

    It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

    incl. book "Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung", Haufe Verlag

    Booking number: 30310
    € 1.990,- plus VAT.
    € 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
    Details
    approx. 90 hours

    Partial payments are possible for this training event .
     

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

    1st partial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    2ndpartial invoice:
    € 663.33 plus VAT.
    € 789.36 incl. VAT.
    3rdpartial invoice:
    € 663.34 plus VAT.
    € 789.38 incl. VAT.

    Flexible start

    It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
    Tel.: 0761 595339-00

    incl. book "Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung", Haufe Verlag

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    Distance learning courses in Payroll Accounting - acquiring the basics or further training for more specialist knowledge

    When it comes to wages and salaries in companies, profound expertise is required. Payroll accountants and payroll accountants must be familiar with the current legal situation and also master special topics such as deferred compensation or travel expense accounting. The distance learning courses for Payroll Accounting at the Haufe Akademie offer you the opportunity to continue your training comprehensively and from any location.

    Online Payroll Accounting seminars - flexible learning from any 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.

    Practical expertise in the Payroll Accounting online course

    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 distance learning courses on Payroll Accounting offered here are developed on the basis of current legal requirements and the latest practical knowledge. Your big advantage: the course content has a very high practical relevance so that you can apply the knowledge you acquire online directly at your workplace.

    Further training in Payroll Accounting with certificate at the end

    With the Haufe Akademie 's distance learning courses on "Payroll Accounting", you will not only expand your knowledge in this area. You also have the opportunity to complete your training with a certificate. For this, you will take an exam after the course and receive a recognized certification for your successful completion.

    Web seminars as distance learning for newcomers and managers in payroll accounting

    Our distance learning courses for payroll accounting are designed for different levels of competence and experience. At the Haufe Akademie , both newcomers and advanced learners will find suitable online courses on all aspects of Payroll Accounting. You can find all information about the e-learning courses on offer in the respective course description 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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