Certificate in Computerised Payroll
(Qual. Accreditation No. 500/3368/2 )
Bookkeepers' salary trend
Course Overview
level 2
The overall aim of the qualification is to accredit candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles relating to the basic calculations and preparation of both a weekly and monthly payroll, using some manual routines but mainly commercially available payroll software.
In addition, it accredits some book-keeping skills of candidates in understanding and performing the routine tasks of calculating the cost of wages to the employer.
Within the qualification, candidates have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of income tax and National Insurance calculations for the PAYE employee. Candidates are also introduced to processing additional payments and allowances and payments of statutory sickness pay, maternity leave, adoption pay and paternity pay. The syllabus also deals with the treatment of student loan repayments, and the practice relating to both further routine and some non-routine tasks.
This qualification requires candidates to understand those payments which constitute Gross Pay and therefore liable for income tax and National Insurance contributions.
The processing of payroll data, such as hours worked, hourly rates, bonuses and commissions are important elements of the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Payroll qualification and may be carried out in both a manual format or using the payroll software.
Candidates may progress to the IAB Level 3 Diploma in Payroll and/or IAB Level 3 Diploma in Computerised Payroll on successful completion of this qualification.
To be awarded the qualification, candidates are required to successfully demonstrate their competence in by means of an external examination. It will also provide progression to the NVQs in Payroll Administration at Levels 2 and 3. Candidates will receive acknowledgement of successful completion of this qualification by means of formal letter and Certification.
Pre-requisites
level 2
In order to embark on a course leading to the qualification, candidates must be numerate and have basic skills in numeracy and communication. Information regarding equivalent qualifications can be found via the IAB website (www.iab.org.uk) or by contacting the IAB directly. It is advisable for candidates to have ability in arithmetic at Level 1 prior to embarking on study for the qualification. As the examination tests the application of knowledge, understanding and skills and not simply the recall of facts, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the subject area and to apply this knowledge in the examination.
Support
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can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your
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Assessment
level 2
The examination of this single unit qualification will be of 2 hours duration. Any examinations sat from 1st September to 31st August of the following year will be set using information relating to the Tax Year legislation in operation as at 1st September. For example the examinations set for January 2009 and June 2009 will be set using legislative limits relating to Tax Year 2008/09.
Candidates may sit the Examination on either the specific dates set and published by the IAB or on dates set by Centres on an ‘On-demand’ basis. Centres are advised to consult the IAB Centre Handbook on the IAB website (www.iab.org.uk) or contact the IAB for details of how to arrange an 'On-demand' examination. All necessary security of data and information will be undertaken.
Please note, that exam fees are separate to course fees and are payable directly to the IAB upon signing up for the actual exam. Exams are held in January and June, please click here for more information on exam fees, timetables and registration deadlines.
When the time for exams come you would need to contact the IAB directly on 0844 330 3527, explain that you are a distance learning student with AAS Training and they will appoint you to the nearest exam centre to your location.
Software
Please note that for the computerised payroll course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be Sage Instant Payroll if you already do not own it. In case you do not have this software available – we would recommend sourcing it from Sage directly at this page
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Your Future Prospects
The survival of all commercial ventures, charitable and public sector
agencies depends on tight financial controls. Therefore, there will always be
demand for individuals with the skills base to ensure these controls are in
place.
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