FOUNDATION College: Mastering Your Payroll

Take your payroll knowledge to the next level with this comprehensive 3-day, hands-on course designed to build efficient payroll processes in FOUNDATION®, from initial setup through daily processing and reporting.  Whether you’re new to payroll or looking to refine your current processes, this course will cover best practices for long-term success.

Key Takeaways

• Payroll Maintenance Setup
  • Configure core payroll components: Trades, Unions, Workers’ Compensation
  • Set up Earn Codes, Miscellaneous Deductions, Departments and Time off Accruals
• Employee & System Configuration
  • Apply best practices for Employee setup and tax configuration
  • Configure Sequences and Control File settings to streamline processes
  • Reduce manual entry with Payrate Rules, Overtime and Recurring Timecards
  • Salary Proration and Job Setup for optimal Job Cost and General Ledger reporting
• Daily Payroll Functions
  • Timecard entry, customizing timecard formats and importing from Excel
  • Running precheck registers to verify accuracy before processing
  • Check Stub formatting and bank setup for issuing direct deposit export file
  • Use Payroll Corrections and Adjustment Genie for modifying previous payroll runs
• Reporting
  • Optimal reports for certified payroll, union deductions/fringes and tax reporting
  • Improve visibility into labor and burden costs for accurate job costing
• Foundation Products to Improve Payroll Processing Efficiency
  • Payroll4Construction payroll processing to manage tax liabilities and reporting
  • WorkMax® mobile timecard and integration capabilities
  • HQ functions for managing new hire onboarding, employee records, certifications, PTO requests and performance reviews

What’s Included with Registration

28 Hours of Education:

• Educational Sessions: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (daily)
• Optional Group Consulting: Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Food & Beverage:

• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverage service provided daily.

Special Events:

• Tuesday Evening Welcome Reception:
  Foundation Software will host a complimentary Welcome Reception Tuesday evening at Eagles Edge. Reception includes dinner and open bar service, along with 10 bays of golf, yard games and more. Guest tickets can be purchased at registration.
• Wednesday Evening Social Event:
  Foundation Software has reserved the on-site mini-golf course, Crane’s Adventure Golf. Team up with other attendees and play a round (or 2). Equipment is provided. Guest tickets can be purchased at registration.

Workbook:

• Each attendee will receive a 200+ page workbook, both printed and digital copies, for note-taking and participation.

Travel & Lodging:

• Travel and lodging are not included in the registration fee. For convenience, we recommend booking your stay through our exclusive Omni ChampionsGate group block at a discounted rate of $269 per night (plus taxes and fees)—offering the best experience and proximity to the event. Access to the group block will be provided after registration.

Additional Information

CPE Credits Available:

• Attendees have the opportunity to earn 33.6 CPE credits by participating in this training.
• Foundation Software is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

Who Should Attend: Payroll Administrators | HR Professionals | Controllers | CPAs

Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

Pre-Requisites & Advanced Preparation: 

• Attendees should be familiar with their company’s payroll.
• General understanding of payroll concepts and navigation within FOUNDATION
• Basic experience entering timecards, processing and/or reviewing payroll data
• A recent copy of your current database to test course concepts in a sandbox environment – Please contact our support team for assistance creating or updating a practice database.

Delivery Method: Group Live

Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications – Non-Technical