In addition, with her extensive work experience, Morin felt it wasn't necessary to complete and submit assignments, which are a major part of the correspondence study option. Morin says she enjoyed the self-testing aspect of the CBT games and applications as well as the simulations. They present 'real-life' situations with challenging payroll problems. Something Morin found particularly useful to learn was the CPA method of calculating net pay. Overall, Morin says she gained renewed self-confidence in her abilities and plans to pursue certification to increase her visibility in the payroll profession.
Employers respect payroll certification.
Despite years of experience in payroll, Calgary's Anne Camroux wasn't getting the recognition she wanted. I correspondence course because she didn't feel the need for classroom instruction with her extensive payroll background. Also, Camroux says she was already committed to two other university courses in the evenings for her Human Resource Management certification. I really needed the flexibility of home study that a correspondence course provides. Camroux's employer, Ulster Petroleums Ltd., reimbursed her for tuition fees when she successfully completed Introduction to Payroll and gave her a promotion with a salary increase.