This is a free course offered as part of the Saylor Foundation's Professional Development program. It focusses on payroll administration and compliahce with federal and state regulations.Classification of workers, minimum wage and fair labor laws, W-4, earned income credit, payroll processes and internal control, tax withholdings, fringe benefits, unemployment, W-2 preparation, payroll accounting procedures are topics included in the 10 units. The course is estimated to take 30 hours.
Type of Material:
On-line course
Recommended Uses:
The intent is that this is done individually outside of class.
Technical Requirements:
HTML, Adobe Reader or Flash
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To understand the payroll process and various regulations relating to payroll
Target Student Population:
College level; professional education
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic payroll concepts in addition to some knowledge of accounting and terminology
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The units in the module are clear, complete, relevant, includes an adequate amount of material, summarizes the concept well, and integrates the concepts well. The overall quality of this module is very good.
Concerns:
Each unit requires a significant amount of time to complete.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Each unit provides a time advisory, specifies learning outcomes, provides lectures, and reading materials. Some web-based materials are integrated into the units. Some units contain assessments. In addition, serveral quzlets, a midterm and final exam are included. Excellent teaching and learning tool.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The units are be easy to use and have clear instructions. They are engaging, visually appealing, and of high design quality.
Concerns:
None
Other Issues and Comments:
The videos are brief overviews of a topic. Links are provided for further study.
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