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University of Cape Town: Payroll and Tax Administration
Explore corporate taxation and learn how to effectively manage employee compensation.
Explore corporate taxation and learn how to effectively manage employee compensation.
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Payroll and Tax Administration
About this Course
Poor management of payroll and tax matters can cost a business significantly in both time and money, and is likely to frustrate and demotivate employees. Effective payroll administrators that are familiar with current legislation and best practices are, therefore, a valuable asset to any organization.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Payroll and Tax Administration online short course is designed to empower you with the skills to effectively perform these vital bookkeeping-related functions. You’ll be introduced to key concepts underpinning individual and business taxation, and gain an understanding of how eFiling and VAT returns work. You’ll also learn about different payroll systems and packages, and acquire the tools to manage employees’ remuneration effectively and efficiently to ensure a happy workforce.
As this course covers current legislation and practices, established payroll administrators, finance clerks, bookkeepers, and business owners will be able to update current skills and refresh their tax legislation knowledge. Those looking to develop their careers and move into the administrative, finance, or human resources function of a business will also likely benefit from this curriculum. No prior knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, or finance is needed for this course.
Gain expertise in areas such as payroll calculations, tax deductions, reporting, and other essential aspects of payroll and tax administration and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
Some facts about the subject
39%
The percentages of organizations that have shifted to cloud-based payroll solutions.
Deloitte (2018).
Top benefit
An effective payroll department helps boost employee morale.
South African Payroll Association (Sep, 2019).