Payroll Accounting Training
Course Description
This course provides a detailed, hands-on introduction to payroll accounting, combining both the legislative and practical sides of payroll processing in Canada. Students will learn how to calculate gross-to-net pay, prepare statutory remittances, and understand the accounting entries that flow from payroll transactions.
Topics include employment standards, taxable benefits, termination pay, and year-end reporting. Whether you’re exploring a career in payroll, working in HR or accounting, or managing a small business, this course helps you build job-ready skills. Learners will apply concepts to real-world examples using forms, templates, and payroll schedules that reflect current legislation and CRA guidelines. No prior payroll experience is required.
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Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Payroll & Employment Standards
Federal and provincial legislation
Minimum wage, overtime, statutory holidays
Week 2: Payroll Fundamentals & Calculations
Earnings types, deductions, taxable benefits
Manual and software-based payroll calculations
Week 3: Employer Remittances & Record Keeping
Source deductions (CPP, EI, tax)
CRA accounts and remittance schedules
Week 4: Payroll Accounting & Year-End Reporting
Payroll journal entries and financial statement impact
T4s, ROEs, and reconciliation processes
Week 5: Termination, Vacation, and Review
Vacation pay disputes and termination pay
Final project presentation and exam review
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Interpret and apply employment standards and payroll legislation.
Accurately calculate gross-to-net pay including statutory deductions.
Prepare payroll remittances and year-end reporting.
Record payroll transactions in accounting records.
Demonstrate best practices in payroll compliance and administration.
Course Time Commitment
Duration: 5 weeks
Schedule: 2 classes per week (2.5 hours each)/ 5 hours per week
Estimated Weekly Commitment: 5–6 hours (including homework and review)
Evaluation Methods
Assignments & Case Studies (40%) – Practical payroll calculation and accounting exercises.
Quizzes & Discussions (20%) – Short assessments to reinforce legislation and key concepts.
Final Exam/Project (40%) – Comprehensive payroll processing and accounting scenario.
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Basic understanding of accounting
Basic knowledge of computers
Intermediate level of English in reading, writing and speaking (CLB6 and higher)
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CAD $500
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Oyindamola Olanrewaju is a Certified Payroll Practitioner with over six years of payroll management experience across the US, Canada, and the UK. Known for her practical teaching approach, she simplifies complex payroll concepts through real-world examples and hands-on tools like QuickBooks. Passionate about empowering learners, Oyindamola equips both beginners and experienced professionals re-entering the workforce with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their careers.
Kevin Moloney brings a wide range of skills to his instructor role and covers each course in a patient, methodical and enthusiastic manner covering a broad syllabus in a friendly and professional environment. He takes a hands-on inclusive approach to teaching and with his extensive knowledge of his subject matter he shares his passion of business life with his students while delivering on the course content in his own unique teaching style.
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Training model: online
Course length: 4 weeks, 20h