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Are you ready to deepen your understanding of payroll processes and Washington state excise and payroll tax laws? Our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to excel in these critical areas.

What You'll Learn:

• Current Payroll and Excise Tax Laws: Stay informed about the latest regulations and requirements and have a plan for keeping up on changes.
• Record-Keeping Requirements: Master the essentials of maintaining accurate and compliant records.
• Preparing Payrolls: Learn the skills to prepare payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Payroll Reporting: Gain the skills to handle all necessary payroll reporting.
• Accounting Procedures: Understand the key accounting tasks involved in payroll and taxes.
• Washington State Taxes: Navigate the complexities of these important taxes.
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Learn the distinctions and legal implications.
• Fair Labor Standards Act: Get familiar with this crucial piece of legislation.
• Federal and State Reporting Requirements: Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements.

This course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their expertise in payroll and tax laws. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and become a payroll and business tax master! Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering these essential skills.

Are you ready to master one of the most popular general ledger software packages for small and medium-sized businesses? Join our hands-on QuickBooks Online course and transform your accounting skills!

What You'll Learn:

• Fundamentals of QuickBooks: Get a solid foundation in this essential software.
• Vendor and Customer Transactions: Master the ins and outs of managing transactions.
• Inventory Activities: Learn to efficiently track and manage inventory.
• Bank Transactions: Simplify your banking processes with ease.
• Financial Reports: Gain the skills to generate and interpret key financial reports.
• End of Period Procedures: Ensure your books are always in top shape.
• Other Key Accounting Procedures: Cover all the essential accounting tasks.
• Preparation for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam: Course includes a practice exam.

This course is perfect for business owners, accountants and bookkeepers, and anyone looking to upskill in business and accounting. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and become a QuickBooks Online pro!

Are public funding cuts threatening your organization's mission? Ready to break free from restrictive grants and donor funds? In this action-oriented course, you'll design, test, and launch a sustainable revenue program that aligns with your mission and amplifies your impact.

Instructor and industry professional June Claypool brings Mission Revenue Accelerator™ to Peninsula College - a transformative six-week course for mission-driven leaders. Move beyond funding uncertainty to financial confidence through practical, hands-on training. In an era of shrinking public support and increasing grant and donor restrictions, learn how to generate unrestricted revenue while amplifying your impact.

Each 2-hour session combines:

• Expert instruction from an experienced social entrepreneur
• Interactive exercises to apply concepts immediately
• Peer feedback from fellow mission-driven leaders
• Practical tools and templates you'll use for years
• Weekly homework (30-60 minutes) to build momentum

You'll leave with:

• A validated revenue strategy tailored to your organization
• A 30-day launch plan ready for immediate implementation
• Essential tools for ongoing revenue development
• Connection to a network of innovative nonprofit leaders

This course is based on proprietary frameworks developed by Mission Revenue Accelerator. © 2025 Mission Revenue Accelerator. All rights reserved.

See Student Learning Outcomes and CEU process.

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for three years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and bring a valid State ID card or Driver's License to the class. There is an open-book test at the end of class, in which you must have a passing score of 80% to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• The class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer shorter recertification classes at this time unless you request Customized Training for a full class of recertifications. Contact communityed@pencol.edu or 360-417-5683 for more information.
• Students receive a Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open-book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for three years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and bring a valid State ID card or Driver's License to the class. There is an open-book test at the end of class, in which you must have a passing score of 80% to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• The class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer shorter recertification classes at this time unless you request Customized Training for a full class of recertifications. Contact communityed@pencol.edu or 360-417-5683 for more information.
• Students receive a Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open-book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.