BUSM79009
Payroll Fundamentals 1		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2022
Prerequisites: BUSM79008
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Payroll Specialist
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20220509_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course is the second requirement in the NPI's PCP certification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: calculate regular individual pay; calculate non-regular individual pay; calculate termination payments; complete a Record of Employment (ROE); and communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders.

Program Context

 
Payroll Specialist Program Coordinator(s): N/A
The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification will give you a solid foundation in payroll. You will gain the compliance knowledge needed to process an organization's annual payroll cycle, effectively communicate payroll information and fully understand how accounting relates to payroll.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: calculate regular individual pay; calculate non-regular individual pay; calculate termination payments; complete a Record of Employment (ROE); and communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Calculate regular individual net pay including allowances, expenses, and benefits.
  2. Calculate non-regular individual net pay including bonus and vacation payments.
  3. Calculate termination payments.
  4. Calculate commission payments.
  5. Complete a Record of Employment.
  6. Communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Communication20.0%
 Mid-Term Exam30.0%
 Final Exam50.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
Communication The communication mark is assigned by your instructor based on your Discussion Board postings 5% and two written assignments 7.5% each. Exams The midterm and final exams must be written in class under the supervision of your instructor. If you are unsure of the examination dates, please login to the online program and look at the main Menu. The exam dates will be posted under each exam link. Minimum Pass Requirement Students must achieve a minimum of 65% on the final exam and a 65% overall in order to pass the course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Information Management
  • Numeracy

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

  • Not Eligible for PLAR
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
OptionalOtherCourse Materials are ordered directly through the Canadian Payroll Association. Please visit payroll.ca, Certification, Certification Forms, PCP Classroom General Part-time and complete/submit the application form.

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Students completing the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program
Course Details:
Week #Topics CoveredIn-Class ActivitiesHomework
Week 1Chapter 1, New Employee InformationRead Chapters 1&2, Post on Discussion Board
Week 2Chapter 2, Employment Income- Regular EarningsRead Chapter 3, Post on Discussion Board
Week 3Chapter 3, Employment Income- Allowances, Expenses and BenefitsComplete Reading Chapter 3, Complete Assignment 1
Week 4Chapter 3, Employment Income- Allowances, Expenses and Benefits Cont'dAssignment 1 DueRead Chapter 4, Post on Discussion Board
Week 5Chapter 4, Non-Regular PaymentsRead Chapter 5, Post on Discussion Board
Week 6Chapter 5, Non-Statutory DeductionsPrepare for Midterm Exam
Week 7Midterm ExamMidterm Exam - Chapters 1-4Read Chapter 6, Post on Discussion Board
Week 8Chapter 6, Termination of EmploymentComplete Reading Chapter 6
Week 9Chapter 6, Termination of Employment Cont'dRead Chapter 7, Post on Discussion Board
Week 10Chapter 7, Record of EmploymentRead Chapter 8, Post on Discussion Board, Complete Assignment 2
Week 11Chapter 8, Commission PaymentsAssignment 2 DuePost on Discussion Board
Week 12Review For Final Exam
Week 13Review For Final ExamPrepare for Final Exam
Week 14Final ExamFinal Exam - Chapters 1-8

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