ACCT 121 - Payroll Accounting

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ACCT 301 with a grade of "C" or better
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course will cover fundamental principles of payroll tax laws as defined by the Federal and State government. The course will include a study of Social Security taxes, Federal and State income tax withholding, Federal and State Unemployment Insurance, and journal entries to record payroll information. Payroll tax payment requirements and preparation of the employer's California and Federal payroll tax returns will be included. A comprehensive simulation project will be completed as part of the course. The project will include one quarterly payroll reporting cycle.