Ascentis Payroll News - Q1 2009

Training is the key to greater productivity!

Master File Part I: 2 hours - $150
This course covers fields and features located on the Main, Tax, Rate, Deductions, Retirement Plans and Standards screen of the master file. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

Master File Part II: 2 hours - $150
This course covers the fields and features located on the Other Pays, Position & Distribution, Supplemental, Vacation, Status, Emergency Contact, User Defined, Education, Multi-Rate, & Custom Screen tabs of the master file. This includes the File, Screens, & Help tool bar, the Emp Notes option, the Inquire Only box, and the Save, Close, Next Employee, command buttons, and “Keep this window” box. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

Employee: 1.5 hours - $150
This course covers all options found on the Employee icon except the Benefits section. Information covered includes a demonstration of Employee look-up, how to create employee look-up presets, Importing Employee Information, Tax Simulator, Delete, Master File versus Quick Set-up, and Employee History. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

Reports: 1.5 hours - $150
This course covers all features and options found under the Reports icon EXCEPT the InstaWriter button. Information covered includes the following: Understanding the Report Print Index; explanation and demonstration of the Refresh, View, Download, and Print command buttons; a review of some of the standard reports found under “Create a report”; and an explanation of the Create, More Reports, and Job Monitor buttons. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

InstaChecks - Creating mid-cycle on-demand payroll checks: 1.5 hours - $150
InstaChecks are on-demand checks created between regular payroll cycles. This course demonstrates how to create InstaChecks and the use of the InstaCheck features, Add/Edit, Process Checks, Reprint Checks, and Delete Checks. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

Payroll Processing Part I - Journalizing: 2 hours - $150
This course covers and demonstrates the creation of each of the three main check journals: Journal Data Entry, Standard Journal, and Quick Entry. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

Payroll Processing Part II - Misc. entry: 1.5 hours - $150
This course covers the use of Batch Import spreadsheets and Time clock Imports using the Import button. This course will also demonstrate the Reprint, Manual Checks, Void Checks and Delete Checks options. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

Payroll Processing Part III - Calculate through update: 2 hours - $150
This course picks up where Part I and Part II left off. The class begins with an overview of the payroll processing cycle. Next the step-by-step process is covered including Merging, Calculating, reviewing TAX reports, making changes in the Merged Transaction journal, Limited Range of Print, Creating Checks, reviewing CHK reports, Reprint, Update, reviewing UPD reports. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

InstaWriter Part I - Writing sample wizard reports: 2.5 hours - $150
This class is ideal for new clients and those new to using the report writer. This class will show you how to write simple master file and wage reports using an easy and efficient report writing tool called the Report Wizard. Some of the most commonly used tools will also be covered including filters, parameters, grouping, and publishing. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.

InstaWriter Part II - Report writing using Design Mode: 2.5 hours - $150
It is recommended that you have attended InstaWriter Part I or already have an understanding of InstaWriter prior to attending this class. This course will teach you how to write more complex reports that include custom designed fields, calculations or formulas. To begin with the class will go over how to create Conditional Fields, and Data Base Fields. The bulk of the class time is spent writing several custom reports that fall under the intermediate/advanced category. To register, send an e-mail to payrolltraining@ascentis.com.