0082 - Payroll Administration for Charter Schools

Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Financial Programs

This course will focus on all aspects of the payroll process. Topics covered will include Fair Labor Standards Act, new employee documentation, compensation calculation through the W-2 process, benefits including insurance and pensions, payroll taxes and remittances, payroll deductions, reporting and recording payroll, internal controls related to payroll, and payroll resources.

Course Outline

Please note there are two methods to register for this course. Click the Single Registration button to register and pay online. To request an invoice, click the blue Single Registration button, and then select Checkout. Login with your account information. Under payment method, select "Request for Invoice". Once you click this option, you must then select "Company Invoice" under Choose Payment Method. You will receive an email with the invoice attached.

If your school authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC), you must contact Danielle Williams at Danielle.williams@scsc.georgia.gov (Note: SCSC offers full scholarships to school participants from state charter schools who enroll in this program.)

Is your school authorized by a local school board? Register online today. If you need assistance registering, contact Michael Moryc (404) 463-6843.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

discuss the Fair Labor Standards Act and its role in government payroll issues
recall the steps involved in the payroll process
discuss how to document payroll changes
discuss insurance benefits, pension plan benefits, sick/disability pay, and workers’ compensation benefits
recognize different components of the federal and state unemployment tax programs
recall the objectives for payroll
define segregation of duties

Notes

Credits: Participants will earn 7 CPE, .6 CEU, 6 Contact Hours

Attendance Policy: Our classroom training requires attendance during all parts of the instructional program. Instructors are required to take attendance and cannot approve student absences during class time. Please carefully consider your schedule when selecting class dates.

Field of Study: Finance (Technical)

Who Should Attend? This course is for charter school employees and/or board members who work in accounting and financial reporting and others responsible for oversight and administration of charter school finances

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Basic

Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

University of Georgia, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org

Contact: For more information regarding refunds, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact Michael Moryc (404) 463-6843.

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Charter Schools Financial Management Certification : Charter Schools Financial Management Certification