Examination

Final training in payroll accounting

This exam is held in German.

Contents

You need a WLAN-enabled mobile device!

Examination requirements

Participation in the basic training course (8902) and the advanced seminar (8762) is a prerequisite for participation in the final training course with examination. The basic training course can be skipped (self-test required) if proof of appropriate knowledge is provided.

Participation in the final training course with examination is also possible after successful completion of the distance learning course Payroll Accounting (7546).

 

Additional prerequisite for participation in the attendance dates

The online exam is carried out under supervision on a PC. You will need a WLAN-enabled mobile device (laptop or tablet) for this. Please note that participation in the face-to-face final training is only possible with your own laptop or tablet.

 

Additional requirement for participation in the live online appointments

The online exam is carried out under the supervision of your video camera/webcam and microphone on the PC. Please note that participation in the online final training is only possible with a functioning camera and microphone. 

 

Form of examination

The 3-hour exam is taken as part of an e-exam. The exam takes place in the afternoon of the second day of the final training course. The assessment is based on the 100-point system. At least 50 points are required to pass. If you pass, you will receive the "Certified Payroll Accountant" certificate with the exam grade and the number of points achieved.

 

Exam contents

In the written exam, you document your knowledge by completing practical tasks and answering knowledge questions on the relevant payroll accounting topics.

In the final training course, which directly precedes the exam, you will be prepared for the written exam using relevant examples and exercises. Here you will intensively repeat and practice exam-relevant topics such as the correct coding of the contribution and person group of new employees, the assessment of current/one-off - regularly/irregularly paid remuneration and ELStAM.

For participants the distance learning course: The labor law lesson is not relevant for the exam.

 

 

Important: Please bring your WLAN-enabled laptop to the training .

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Methods

Live online events

The written online exam will be conducted under the supervision of your video camera/webcam and microphone on the PC. Please note that participation is only possible with a functioning camera and microphone. 

We recommend the use of two screens for the online exam.

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Stuttgart
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Munich
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Düsseldorf
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Hamburg
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Munich
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