• # 93180
• Fri 30 Aug 2013 11:27 AM

I am wondering about doing the payroll diploma but the accounting sotware I have at present does not cover things like starters, leavers, codes, P11's, P35's and SSP etc - just the debit and credit accounting procedures. Is this enough for the diploma?

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• # 93181
• Fri 30 Aug 2013 12:02 PM

Hi Peter

You will need software that is specific to Payroll. HMRC have a huge list of compliant software but not all are capable of generating the required reports for the ICB exam.
BR
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• # 93184
• Fri 30 Aug 2013 03:22 PM

Thank you.

I've been looking qround and it seems the free version of 12pay would be best at least for starting when I'm just doing the exam.

Is 12pay compatible with the diploma?

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• # 93193
• Fri 30 Aug 2013 07:46 PM

Hi Peter
Cant say we have any experience with 12pay so its a bit of an unknown. Beware of some free trials as they are unlikely to allow you to use all of the functions, mainly doing a complete pay run which you will be expected to complete for an exam.

The ICB might have some information as they tend to try most of the packages out, or maybe someone else on the forum has some experience with it.

Sorry I couldnt help more
BR
Gary   

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• # 93195
• Fri 30 Aug 2013 09:20 PM

Hi Peter,

I am a way off doing payroll just yet, but in my forum browsing I found this which has some useful info, not least of which about 12pay... Software needed to start payroll management course

Hope it is helpful.

Martyn.

• "My reconciliations are guaranteed 100% mistack free" - non ICB member
  

  "I started out with nothin and I still got most of it left" – Seasick Steve (2008)

  
  

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• # 93197
• Sat 31 Aug 2013 10:48 AM

Good morning Peter,

Moneysoft Payroll Manager has all the functionality to pass the exam - on it's free trial!
Even I managed a distinction using it.

Eb

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• # 93198
• Sat 31 Aug 2013 11:16 AM

Thank you all

So it seems to be down to

12pay - pity about the holiday function 
Sage - pity about the price 
Moneysoft - might be the best option


Thank you   

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