Certified Payroll Professional (Australia)

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.

• You will receive an Internationally Accredited Digital Certificate, valid for 3 years.

• You will also receive a Digital Badge that you can share on:

  • LinkedIn

  • Email signatures

  • Resumes

  • Portfolios and websites

After 3 years, certification renewal requires appearing for the recertification online exam.

Certification Validity, Membership & Renewal Policy

Our Internationally Accredited Certifications, accredited under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, are designed to ensure that certified professionals maintain current knowledge and competency throughout their careers.

To preserve the integrity and global recognition of these credentials, the following certification policies apply:

Lifetime Learning Portal Access

Participants will receive lifetime access to the learning portal, including course materials and resources, for as long as their IIHR Membership remains active.

An active membership allows learners to revisit course content, refresh their knowledge, and stay updated with future learning resources published by IIHR.

Certification Validity

All internationally accredited certifications are valid for three (3) years from the date of certification.

To maintain an active certification status, certified professionals must renew their certification every three years.

Certification Renewal

Certification may be renewed by:

• Successfully completing the Certification Renewal Examination, and
• Paying the applicable Certification Renewal Fee of USD $100.

Upon successful renewal, the certification validity will be extended for another three (3) years.

Expired Certifications

If a certification is not renewed before its expiry date:

• The certification status will become Expired.
• The learner’s certification privileges and digital credentials may be suspended.
• Access to certification-related benefits may be revoked.
• To regain active certification status, the learner must:
  • Complete the Certification Renewal Examination.
  • Pay the applicable Renewal Fee of USD $100.

Membership Requirement

Maintaining an active IIHR Membership is mandatory to continue enjoying lifetime access to the learning portal and member benefits.

If membership expires or is not renewed:

• Learning portal access may be suspended.
• Member-exclusive resources and benefits will no longer be available until membership is renewed.

Certification Examination Completion Policy

After enrolling in an internationally accredited certification program, learners are required to complete the certification examination within three (3) months from the date of enrollment.

If the certification examination is not completed within the prescribed period:

• Examination access will automatically expire.
• The learner’s certification portal access may be suspended.
• To reactivate examination access, the learner must pay the Certification Examination Reactivation Fee of USD $100.

Once the examination access is restored, the learner will be provided with a new examination eligibility period in accordance with IIHR’s certification policies.

Continuous Professional Development

IIHR encourages all certified professionals to continuously update their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Regular recertification helps ensure that certified professionals remain aligned with current industry practices, emerging technologies, changing regulations, and internationally accepted professional standards.