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Course Description

Accounting in Film Payroll is a practical course designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and tools needed to manage payroll processes in a production environment. Covering crew, cast, and background payroll, the course focuses on real-world workflows, industry standards, and compliance with union agreements and studio policies.

Course Outline

  • Payroll Module 1: Introduction to Payroll
  • Payroll Module 2: Employer of Record
  • Payroll Module 3: Payroll Onboarding
  • Payroll Module 4: Processing Crew Payroll
  • Payroll Module 5: Introduction to Cast Payroll
  • Payroll Module 6: Background Processing

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand payroll foundations, including studio policies, union influence, tier levels, tax credits, and pay structures.
  • Explain the role of the Employer of Record, payroll software, and various payment methods.
  • Manage onboarding and documentation, including start packs for crew, performers, and cross-border workers.
  • Process crew payroll, including setup, data entry, calculations, and wrap procedures.
  • Execute cast payroll processes, including performer classification, fee calculation, SAG compliance, and required documentation.
  • Process background payroll, including ACTRA membership, voucher calculations, and wrap filing systems

Prerequisites

  • ACC-100 - 001 (Custom Section# ACC) - Introduction to Accounting in Film (Complete)
  • ACC-200 - 001 - Accounting Series - Accounting in Film: Accounts Payable (Complete)
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Section Title
Accounting Series: Accounting in Film: Payroll
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 60 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Flat Fee non-credit non-credit $200.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
TBD
Transfer Request Deadline
TBD
Instructors
Section Notes

The aim of this course is to provide a brief introduction to the fundamentals of the Alberta Film & Television industry, with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of each position held in the Accounting Department.

The purpose of this course is to help individuals who have an interest in exploring a career in Film & Television (with an inkling towards accounting) determine if this industry and department is a good fit for them.

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