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The "Certified Payroll Accountant" course was designed by the Haufe Akademie . It is certified with the seal of approval of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, University of Applied Sciences. The certificate for passing the exam is issued by the Haufe Akademie .
As part of the certification process, the technical and didactic quality as well as the topicality of the content, the structure of the course and the conformity of the advertising claims with the actual training product were intensively examined. The course received a grade of 1.4.
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As part of the Certified Payroll Accountant course, you will complete two mandatory seminars and the final training course with e-examination.
The course should be completed within a maximum of one to two years. The sequence of the seminars builds on each other.
As part of the payroll accounting training course, you also have the option of skipping the basic training course if you already have the necessary basic knowledge. A self-test is required for this, which documents the specialist know-how taught in the basic training course. In this case, you can go straight on to the advanced seminar. Participation in the advanced seminar and the knowledge imparted there are required in order to attend the final training course.
In the final training course, you will be prepared for the e-exam that follows immediately. You will repeat the topics that you already know from the advanced seminar.
IMPORTANT: If you are taking the 3-hour e-exam as part of a face-to-face final training course, please bring an internet-enabled laptop/notebook with you.
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Specialists and employees in Payroll Accounting accounting and from payroll offices. Furthermore, employees from the HR department who work at the interface to remuneration. Suitable for newcomers and experienced employees who want to document their professional qualifications.
Examination requirement
The prerequisite for participation in the final training course with E-test is participation in the basic training course and the advanced seminar. The basic training course can be skipped (self-test required) if proof of appropriate knowledge is provided. Participation in the final training course with e-examination is also possible after completion of the Payroll Accounting distance learning course.
Form of examination
The 3-hour E-test takes place in the afternoon of the second day of the final training. 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.
Exam contents
In the written exam, you will solve practical tasks and knowledge questions from the basic training and the advanced seminar. In the final training course, which immediately precedes the exam, you will be prepared for the e-exam using relevant examples and exercises. Here you will intensively repeat and practise exam-relevant topics.
For attendees the distance learning course: The employment law lesson is not relevant to the exam.
The seal of quality of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden stands for up-to-date, high-quality knowledge that can be quickly and easily transferred into practice.
The course received an average grade of 1.4, significantly exceeding the minimum requirement of 2.5. Its overall rating includes the following criteria:
Course Objectives: Clarity and Relevance
Course Materials: Suitability and Timeliness
Teaching Methods: Effectiveness of Teaching Methods
General Conditions: Organization and Structure
Through engaging lectures and hands-on exercises, you'll learn everything you need Payroll Accounting know Payroll Accounting wages and salaries for your work in Payroll Accounting :
· Everything you need to know about income tax and social security
· What Correct Invoices Look Like
· How surcharges are calculated
· How to handle one-time payments and other types of compensation for tax purposes
· When and in what amounts continued pay during sick leave or wage replacement during maternity leave is provided, and how to account for both in compliance with the law
- and much more.
Throughout the course, experienced trainers coaches will coaches answer any questions you may have at any time. You’ll receive structured course materials as well as a comprehensive reference guide. This guide is designed to be a useful resource in your daily work, even after you’ve passed the exam. If you’d like, you Payroll Accounting regularly Payroll Accounting or refresh your knowledge Payroll Accounting a training Payroll Accounting .
To support your learning success, you’ll receive 12 months of free access to Haufe Entgelt Office Premium as part of the continuing education program on wages and salaries. This gives you access at any time to up-to-date, legally compliant expert information, resources, and online seminars on the topic of wages and salaries.
Even if you travel a lot for work, you can use this tool to further deepen your understanding of the material. Learn easily and effortlessly on the side, and gain the confidence you need by reinforcing what you’ve learned—during your lunch break, on the train, or from the comfort of your own home.
All Haufe Akademie courses Haufe Akademie in major German cities such as Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg. This provides you with excellent transportation links and makes it easy to find suitable accommodations. Of course, a nice selection of drinks and snacks will be available to you during the seminars. Meals also include a group lunch, where you can strike up conversations with other participants and share your experiences.