Certified Payroll Professional (Australia)
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The Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – Australia program is a comprehensive, practical course designed to help learners master Australian payroll processing using Xero software.
This program focuses on real-world payroll operations, enabling participants to confidently manage employee payments, superannuation, leave, and payroll compliance in Australia.
You will learn how to set up payroll systems, process pay runs, manage employee records, handle deductions, and reconcile payroll transactions using Xero. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing you to practice in real-time using Xero’s demo environment.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to manage payroll for Australian businesses efficiently and accurately.
Key Topics Covered
Payroll Setup in Xero
- Payroll Configuration
- Setting up Payroll Settings
- Employee Setup
Pay Runs & Salary Processing
- Weekly, Fortnightly & Monthly Payroll
- Unscheduled Pay Runs
- Salary Processing & Adjustments
Earnings, Deductions & Allowances
- Ordinary & Overtime Pay
- Allowances Setup
- Salary Sacrifice & Deductions
Superannuation & Compliance
- Superannuation Setup
- Employer Contributions
- Managing Super Payments
Leave & Time Management
- Leave Applications
- Holiday Setup
- Timesheet Management
Employee Self-Service
- My Payroll Portal
- Payslips Access
- Leave Requests
Expense & Reconciliation
- Expense Reimbursements
- Bank Reconciliation
- Payroll Reporting
Practical Payroll Processing
- Creating Employees (Full-time, Part-time, Casual)
- Running Complete Payroll Cycle
- Payment Processing & Reconciliation
What You Will Learn
- Set up payroll in Xero software
- Process pay runs and employee salaries
- Manage superannuation and compliance
- Handle leave, timesheets, and reimbursements
- Perform payroll reconciliation and reporting
Globally Recognized Certification
Upon successful completion of this certification program and examination, you will receive globally recognized credentials that validate your HR expertise and improve your employability.
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You will receive an Internationally Accredited Digital Certificate, valid for 3 years.
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You will also receive a Digital Badge that you can share on:
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LinkedIn
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Email signatures
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Resumes
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Portfolios and websites
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After 3 years, certification renewal requires appearing for the recertification online exam.
| Internationally Accredited Certificate | Official Digital Badge |
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Digital Certificate – Valid for 3 Years Issued upon successful completion. Internationally accredited and verifiable. |
Shareable Digital Badge – Valid for 3 Years Can be added to LinkedIn, CVs, emails, and professional profiles. |
| Recertification required after 3 years. | Recertification required after 3 years. |
Career Counselling
Get personalized guidance to choose the right HR career path.
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We also recommend visiting our campus to interact directly with our Program Director for in-depth career guidance.
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1. Welcome to Australian Payroll on Xero -
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2. Signing Up to Xero - Free Trial
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3. Demo Company
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4. Introduction - Pay Runs
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5. Pay Runs Tour
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6. Single Touch Payroll
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7. Posting Pay Runs
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8. Emailing Pay Slips
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9. Unscheduled Pay Runs
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10. Reconciling Pay Runs
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11. Editing and Resetting Pay Runs
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12. Introduction - Payroll Settings
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13. Linking Payroll to a Bank Account
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14. PAYG Withholding Tax Liability Account
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15. Wages Expense Account and a Wages Payable Account
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16. Superannuation Expense and Superannuation Liability Account
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17. Payroll Tracking - Employee Groups and Timesheet Categories
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18. Displaying Information on Payslips
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19. Pay Calendars - Weekly, Monthly etc NEW
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20. Public Holidays and Holiday Groups
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21. Earnings - Ordinary Time Pay Items
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22. Earnings - Overtime Pay Items
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23. Earnings - Laundry Allowance Pay Item
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24. Earnings - Car Expense Mileage Allowance Pay Item
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25. Earnings - Bonus Pay Item
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26. Earnings - Commission Pay Item
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27. Deductions - Union Fees Pay Item - Post Tax
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28. Deductions - Workplace Giving Pay Item - Pre Tax
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29. Deductions - Child Support Payments Pay Item - Post Tax
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30. Reimbursement Pay Items
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31. Leave - Paid Annual Leave Pay Item
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32. Leave - Paid Sick, Personal or Carers Leave Pay Item
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33. Leave - Other Paid Leave Pay Items
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34. Leave - Other Unpaid Leave Pay Items
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35. Adding Regulated Super Funds
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36. Adding Self-Managed Super Funds SMSFs
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37. Inviting Employees to My Payroll
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38. Introduction - Leave
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39. Quick Tour - Leave
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40. Adding Leave Opening Balances
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41. Managing Leave Requests
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42. Leave Reports
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43. Adjusting Leave Balances
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44. Cashing Out Annual Leave on Termination
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45. Cashing Out Annual Leave at Any Time
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46. Introduction - Timesheets
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47. Quick Tour - Timesheets
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48. Adding and Approving Timesheets
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49. Revert to Draft
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50. Timesheet Templates
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51. Timesheets and Pay Runs
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52. Introduction - Superannuation
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53. Paying Superannuation Directly from Xero
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54. Reconciling Superannuation Payments
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55. Salary Sacrifice Superannuation
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56. Introduction - Reimbursements
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57. Payroll Reimbursements Through Bills
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58. Payroll Reimbursements Through Expense Claims
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59. Introduction - Employees
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60. Set Up a Full Time Employee
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61. Set Up a Part Time Employee
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62. Set Up a Casual Employee
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63. Check the New Employees
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64. Check and Post the Pay Run
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65. Pay and Reconcile Salary and Wages
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66. Pay and Reconcile Superannuation
Bookkeepers and accountants using Xero
Payroll officers and executives
Business owners managing payroll
Professionals interested in Australian payroll
Payroll setup in Xero
Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs
Managing superannuation and deductions
Handling leave and timesheets
Payroll reconciliation and reporting
Payroll Executive (Australia)
Payroll Officer
Accounts & Payroll Executive
Bookkeeper
Important Notices
This is a self-paced, skill-based program focused on Australian payroll using Xero software.
Lifetime LMS Portal and Course access is provided from the date of enrollment.
Participants are responsible for completing the course within 3 months and take the online the examination to get the certificate and digital badges.
This program provides a Globally Accredited Certification and is valid for 3 years only.
This course uses the Australian version of Xero; however, many payroll concepts are applicable globally.
Participants are encouraged to practice using Xero demo company access for better learning outcomes.
This course is designed for skill development and practical knowledge and does not guarantee job placement.
Placement opportunities, if any, depend on individual skills, performance, and market conditions.
IIHR reserves the right to update course content, structure, or access policies as per industry requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all
- Basic understanding of payroll or accounting recommended
- Basic computer knowledge
- Interest in payroll and accounting
- Understanding of English language
- Bookkeepers and accountants using Xero
- Business owners managing payroll
- Payroll officers and executives
- Professionals interested in Australian payroll
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, you can apply for roles such as:
- Payroll Executive (Australia)
- Payroll Officer
- Accounts & Payroll Executive
- Bookkeeper
Career Benefits
- Learn Xero payroll system
- Gain international payroll exposure
- Build practical payroll skills
- Improve job opportunities in global roles