Payroll Experts: Training, continuing education, further training and degree programs in the field of payroll accounting

The structure of continuing education, further training for payroll experts varies depending on the training provider.

For example, a course includes the basics of HRM and personnel administration, payroll accounting and salary administration, social insurance, withholding tax and international salary management, as well as employment law.

The contents of another course to become a payroll specialist are: Social insurance, law and wages, wage processing, wage policy and wage forms, international salary management, cross-border social insurance, withholding tax, payroll accounting and auditing.

Our recommendation is therefore to contact the provider directly to get answers quickly, of course without any obligation - using our contact form or the "Ask a question" button.

The content of continuing education, further training to become a Payroll Manager can vary depending on the provider, so it is important to obtain all the important documents from all suitable schools before registering and to study and compare them carefully. Possible content includes the basics of personnel administration and human resource management (HRM), employment law and law, payroll accounting and payroll administration, international salary management, social insurance and withholding tax. Auditing, salary policy and salary forms can also be part of the Payroll Specialist course.

The continuing education, payroll accountant offers various entry and specialization levels (payroll manager, payroll specialist or payroll expert).

Continuing education, further training for payroll accountants can be completed as a basic course, certificate course or specialized training. Typical contents are

• Payroll accounting and social insurance
• Withholding tax and labor law
• Billing processes and practical cases

Depending on the course level, the courses are aimed at beginners or experienced professionals. Continuing education, payroll accountant is suitable for people in administration, HR or fiduciary services. The duration and requirements vary depending on the provider. Find out about course formats and request further information without obligation using our contact form.

There are various further training opportunities in the field of accounting, tailored to different skills and career levels:

• Accounting clerk (e.g. at the Swiss Commercial Association, VEB or Edupool)
  Provides basic knowledge for daily work in accounting.
• Fiduciary clerk (e.g. at Edupool, EXPERTsuisse, Kaufmännischer Verband Schweiz)
  Focus on fiduciary activities and mandate management.
• Payroll Manager, Specialist or Expert (via Edupool)
• Specialization in payroll accounting and personnel administration.
• Finance and accounting specialists with a federal certificate
  In-depth knowledge of financial accounting, controlling and corporate accounting.
• Fiduciary with federal certificate
  Qualification for comprehensive fiduciary services and consulting.
• Expert in accounting and controlling with a federal diploma
  Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) with a focus on corporate management and financial analysis.
• Postgraduate studies CHE in Management and Leadership, specialization in Financial Management
  Management-oriented continuing education, further training with a focus on financial leadership skills.

These continuing education, further training courses in accounting cover a wide range of professional requirements - from operational accounting to strategic financial management. The choice of the right course depends on individual career goals and previous knowledge.

Please note that each educational institution offers its own requirements and programs regarding accounting. For detailed information and individual advice, we recommend contacting the desired school directly. A contact form is available for support, with which the question can be forwarded directly to the selected school.

Payroll accounting training provides in-depth knowledge of bookings and payroll accounting.

The payroll accounting posting records focus on the correct posting of wages, deductions and employer contributions. Among other things, the following are taught:

• Gross and net wage calculations
• Posting of social insurances
• Processing of withholding tax

Participants also learn about legal principles and practical processes. Payroll accounting Accounting records are central to correct financial and personnel administration. Training increases confidence in dealing with complex accounting. Find out more about the content and practical relevance of the courses.

The content of the individual courses and courses in continuing education, further training in accounting can differ, so it is best to ask the respective schools directly about the learning objectives and content of the courses on offer. Balance sheet and income statement, double income statement, general ledger, journal, account and payroll accounting are often the subject of a course, as are depreciation, interest calculations, foreign currencies, purchase and sale of goods, VAT, provisions, losses on accounts receivable, del credere, accruals and deferrals, costing and securities. In the case of more extensive continuing education, further training may also include legal theory in addition to financial accounting, VAT, withholding tax and payroll administration. The content of the edupool.ch training course for accounting clerks includes financial accounting, financial management, direct taxes, cost accounting, VAT, as well as law and social insurance.