Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Course

Join our beginner-level Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Course designed for individuals aiming to pass the FPC exam by the American Payroll Association (APA). This comprehensive course covers all topic areas specified by the APA syllabus. Whether you seek certification or wish to enhance your business acumen, this course is tailored to meet your needs.

Gain valuable insights to expand business knowledge for office administrators, managers, accountants, and bookkeepers. This course will improve job performance and career opportunities in payroll, accounting, and administrative roles, and is taught by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Adjunct Professor.

Course Overview:

The Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Exam Preparation Course is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to pass the FPC examination by the American Payroll Association (APA).  This comprehensive course covers the common practices in payroll administration, including payroll calculations, tax regulations, and payroll systems.

Course Objectives:

Understand the foundational principles of payroll administration.  Master payroll calculations including gross pay, deductions, and net pay.  Gain proficiency in federal and state tax regulations related to payroll.  Learn about payroll compliance requirements and best practices.  Familiarize with payroll systems and technology used in payroll processing.

Lesson Structure: 

Each lesson will contain a presentation with accompanying lectures.  Throughout the course, the program offers calculation exercises that are guided step-by-step and taught in detail.  The lessons contain a vocabulary review of key terms and flash cards for study.  In-depth understanding of calculations, documentation, and procedures will be gained using worksheet study questions.  Answers and details of each problem will be provided.  Each Lesson also contains an end-of-lesson quiz and a lecture review of each question.

Additional Features: 

In-depth scenarios related to payroll administration duties.  These will walk through the payroll process from start to finish and provide a comprehensive lesson on every aspect of the payroll profession.  The course also includes an acronym list and flash cards, a list of forms payroll departments utilize, and an opportunity for participants to submit questions for clarification or further explanation.

Course Topics Include:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Payroll Administration

• Chapter 2: Payroll Calculations

• Chapter 3: Federal Taxation

• Chapter 4: Calculation of Federal Taxes

• Chapter 5: Deductions

• Chapter 6: Fringe Benefits and Other Payments

• Chapter 7: Legal Compliance and Procedures

• Chapter 8: Payroll Reporting and Employment Taxes

• Chapter 9: Payroll Systems and Technology

• Chapter 10: Payroll Accounting

• Chapter 11: Taking the FPC Exam