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Career Opportunities & Progression

The FETAC Manual & Computerised Payroll course provides the knowledge and understanding required to work in a payroll function. Students can take other complimentary courses such as Manual & Computerised Accounts. Progression routes include ACCA Certified Accounting Technician course.

 

Payroll Manual and Computerised FETAC Level 5

This FETAC Payroll Manual & Computerised course has been developed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on the computer in small to medium sized organisations.  

Course Aim

The aim of the Manual & Computerised Payroll Course is:

  • To acquire the knowledge and skills to use both manual and computerised payroll systems
  •  To understand the essential and appropriate terminology associated with personal taxation
  • To appreciate the importance of accuracy and security in preparing and maintaining payroll records
  • To acquire the knowledge and understanding of how the cumulative, emergency and temporary tax  stems operate.

Principal Areas of Study

Unit 1: Manual Payroll

  •  Define Payroll Terms
  • Calculate Employee’s Gross Pay
  • Calculate Employee’s Net Annual Tax
  • Cumulative, Emergency and Temporary Tax Systems
  • Cumulative tax deduction/ emergency/ temporary tax deduction cards
  • Tax Liability
  • Statutory Documents: P45, P60, P30 and P35
  • PRSI
  • Calculate refunds
  • Calculate effects of Budget on an individual’s take home pay

 Unit 2: Computer Principles

  • Computer System in Accounts Environment
  • Hardware and Software
  • Operating Systems
  • File Management
  • Computerised Payroll versus Manual Payroll
  • Range of Computerised Payroll Packages
  • Data Accuracy, Security, Confidentiality
  •  Anti-virus Protection Software
  • Data Protection Act

Unit 3: Computer Payroll

  • Enter Company details
  • Enter Employee’s details
  • Enter payment frequency, payment types, non-statutory deductions
  • Process Payroll
  • Edit Employee data
  • Print Payroll Management reports
  • Print relevant statutory document details e.g. P45, P60, P30, P35
  • Update records
  • Save, back-up data, Exit
  • Password Protection

Assessment

Practical Examination and Project
Code Location Start Date End Date Duration Days EU Cost Non EU Cost Exam Fee Fas %
PAY1210 Dublin 1 12/10/2010 12/01/2011 10 Weeks Tues & Thurs 18.30-21.00 €750.00 €0.00 €0.00 0.00
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