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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 1.3.

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.
As part of the distance learning course certified payroll accountant, you will complete the components in the following order:
The content builds on each other. Once you have passed the final written exam, you will receive the course certificate with documentation of the topics learned from the distance learning course, the number of points achieved and the exam grade. The certificate for passing the exam is issued by the Haufe Akademie .
It is recommended that all components are completed within a period of 18 months. The modules can be booked individually or as part of a discounted overall package.
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 18 months. We are happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months if required.
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.
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.
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!
Examination requirement
Prerequisite for participation in the final training and completion of the e-exam is the completion of the distance learning coursePayroll Accounting".
Exam contents
The contents of the distance learning course are relevant for the examination, with the exception of the learning unit on employment law.
You will complete practical tasks and knowledge questions on the topics of Payroll Accounting.
Form of examination
The e-exam is an online-based exam on your PC and lasts 180 minutes. Please bring an internet-enabled laptop/notebook to the final exam in presence. The exam will take place on 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.