ADP Accountant Connect Certification

The Accountant Connect Certification Program is designed to provide accounting professionals with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to become proficient in the use and application of Accountant Connect. This course is limited to learners in the United States. Co-developed with Rootworks – the accounting profession’s premier firm improvement organization – and presented by its founder Darren Root, CPA, Accountant Connect product developer Rhonda Shurter, and experts from Wolters Kluwer – the self-study curriculum provides a thorough review of the key tasks and features of Accountant Connect that can help to modernize your firm’s payroll process, improve efficiency, and strengthen advisory services.

Upon passing the exam, you’ll obtain an official certificate, 3 CPE Credits, as well as a digital badge, to help strengthen your firm’s marketing and showcase your expertise. Add it to your firm’s website and share it on social media with current and prospective clients to further solidify your role as their most trusted advisor.

Important Note: We recommend that you are an active user of Accountant Connect to register for this certification program. If you are a RUN Partner/Wholesaler please access Accountant Connect through the RUN platform. You can otherwise, access the Accountant Connect tool at the following link: https://www.adp.com/logins/adp-accountant-connect.aspx .

Certification Benefits: Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll unlock many valuable benefits that can help both your firm and your clients, including: • Recognition as a Certified Partner in ADP Accountant Connect • An expanded skillset to perform advanced tasks using Accountant Connect • Help to enhance your firm’s efficiency and earnings potential • Expanded career opportunities • Earn 3 CPE credits from Wolters Kluwer CPELink while earning your certification • Exclusive promotions and discounts made available throughout the year to Certified Partners

Program Content: This 3-hour and 15-minute course reviews the key tasks and features of Accountant Connect and prepares you for the certification exam. Topics include adding and working with clients, automating reports and tax forms, advising clients with the analysis tools, and leveraging the products and services offered through Accountant Connect, including the Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Resource Library.

Getting Started: In order to earn your Certified Partner in ADP Accountant Connect certification, at the end of this self-study curriculum here in Coursera, you must: • Register for the certification exam by clicking the link provided at the end of this course and following the instructions for purchase. The cost of the exam is $295. • Pass the certification exam.

• Become proficient in the use and application of Accountant Connect.

• Be prepared for the certification exam.

• Know how to leverage the products and services offered through Accountant Connect, including the Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Resource Library.

• Be able to perform tasks that include adding and working with clients, automating reports and tax forms, advising clients with the analysis tools.

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Setting Up Accountant Connect
Week 2
Adding and Working with Clients
Week 3
Automating Reports and Tax Forms
Week 4
Better Advising with Analysis Tools
Week 5
Getting Beyond Just a Payroll Business
Week 6
Using Marketing and Tax Resources
Week 7
Using the Wolter Kluwer’s CCH Resource Library and Tax Resources
Week 8
Taking the Final Exam

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Who should take this course?

This program is currently only open to clients of ADP who utilize Workforce Now, Vantage or who are a RUN Wholesale, or Accountant ConnectSM Partner.

This program is not geared towards clients who utilize our Comprehensive Services product or Enhanced Time product. This program is not open to the general public who are not clients of ADP and is not a program for job seeking individuals to gain employment with ADP if you do not meet the eligibility requirements.

Accountant ConnectSM  exam takers must first complete the self-guided, preparatory materials located on Coursera before eligible to purchase the exam.

Do I have to be an active user with Accountant Connect?

Yes. We recommend that you are an active user of Accountant Connect to register for this course.

What if I am not an active user of Accountant Connect?

If you are a RUN Partner/Wholesaler please access Accountant Connect through the RUN platform. You can otherwise, access the Accountant Connect tool at the following link: https://www.adp.com/logins/adp-accountant-connect.aspx.

Where do I take the certification exam?

Register for the certification exam by clicking the link provided at the end of this course and following the instructions for purchase. The cost of the exam is $295.

Upon passing the Accountant Connect certification exam, what will I receive?

After passing the Accountant Connect certification exam, you’ll obtain an official certificate, 3 CPE Credits, as well as a digital badge, to help strengthen your firm’s marketing and showcase your expertise.

What are the benefits of successfully completing this program?

·       Recognition as a Certified Partner in ADP Accountant Connect

·       An expanded skillset to perform advanced tasks using Accountant Connect

·       Help to enhance your firm’s efficiency and earnings potential

·       Expanded career opportunities

·       Earn 3 CPE credits from Wolters Kluwer CPELink while earning your certification

·       Exclusive promotions and discounts made available throughout the year to Certified Partners

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