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Payroll Accounting 2026, 36th Edition

Bernard J. Bieg, Bridget Stomberg

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Payroll Accounting 2026 36th Edition by Bernard J. Bieg/Bridget Stomberg
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Overview

Teach students to calculate payroll, complete payroll taxes and prepare payroll records using Bieg/Stomberg's \"Payroll Accounting 2026,\" 36th Edition. Students gain hands-on experience in payroll accounting as they examine and apply today's payroll accounting laws and developments, both manually and using Excel. End-of-chapter problems align with chapter examples for easy reference. Topics support preparation for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) from PayrollOrg, focusing on practical application. Real-world examples, a comprehensive payroll project, Excel templates, author videos and optional CNOWv2 resources reinforce key concepts and enhance learning.

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Meet the Authors

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Bernard J. Bieg

Bernard Bieg received his master's of business administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame and passed the CPA exam in the early 1970s, then turned his attention toward a career in teaching. After teaching for 50 years at Bucks County Community College, he now enjoys his status as professor emeritus. During his teaching career, Professor Bieg taught the whole spectrum of accounting offerings, including payroll accounting. He maintained strong connections with today's business world by serving as an internal auditor for a local nonprofit organization. His association with the PAYROLL ACCOUNTING textbook began in 1977 as a co-author with one of the originators, Bill Keeling.

Bridget Stomberg

Bridget Stomberg received her Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013, her master's in accounting (MAcc) from the University of Florida (2002) and her bachelor of science in accounting (BSAc) from the University of Florida (2000). Professor Stomberg worked in practice for seven years before beginning her Ph.D. program. She has taught multiple accounting and tax courses since 2013 and is currently a professor in the accounting department at Indiana University Bloomington.

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  • Stay up to date with the ever-changing world of accounting and taxation with this edition's online 'As We Go To Press' section, ensuring the content remains current and relevant.

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  • This edition provides helpful details to assist students in tackling challenging payroll calculations. Enhance understanding of complex tax calculations with updated Show Me How videos in CNOWv2.
  • Get hands-on experience in processing payroll with updated Automated General Ledger Problems. Students maintain an employee database, process biweekly payrolls and generate automated payroll entries and reports, all graded in CNOWv2.
  • Strengthen payroll skills and stay current on tax updates using the revised Automated General Ledger software integrated with CNOWv2.
  • Find clarity and illustration in every chapter with numerous notable examples. Each problem is accompanied by a corresponding step-by-step example, enhancing student understanding and learning.
  • Excel® spreadsheet templates offer extra practice for solving tax problems. Students can use Excel® for Continuing Payroll Problems, the Comprehensive Payroll Project and more. Detailed instructions in the appendix enhance spreadsheet preparation.
  • Updated CNOWv2 resources offer course management and online homework tools. Integrated end-of-chapter quizzes, problem sets and Show Me How videos enhance student learning and understanding.
  • The Washington Update keeps students informed of integrated tax code and law changes. This resource equips students with skills to uncover the most current versions, preparing them for the present and future.

Table of Contents

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1. The Need for Payroll and Personal Records.
2. Computing Wages and Salaries.
3. Social Security Taxes.
4. Income Tax Withholding.
5. Unemployment Compensation Taxes.
6. Analyzing and Journalizing Payroll.
7. Payroll Project.
Appendix A: Payroll Accounting Online.
Tax Table A: Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding.
Tax Table B: Wage-Bracket Income Tax Withholding.
Check Figures.
Glossary.
Index.
Federal Payroll Taxes Calendar.
Appendix A: Excel Template Instructions for the Glo-Brite Payroll Project.
Online Appendix: Appendix B: Social Security Benefits.
Online Appendix: Appendix C: Unemployment Benefits.
Online Appendix: Appendix D: Instructions for Project Using Software.
Online Computerized Payroll Accounting User Guide.
Online-Only Document: Controlling Costs: Payroll, Benefits, and Taxes.

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With its engaging learning and assessment tools, CNOWv2 supports the entire student workflow from motivation to mastery. For instructors, CNOWv2 provides control and customization with the opportunity to tailor the learning experience to improve outcomes.\n\nAll online text media materials accessible through this access code are available in EMEA, Latin America, Asia and India only.