Terminations Masterclass

Course overview

This comprehensive masterclass provides payroll professionals with in-depth knowledge of the rules, calculations, and legislation relating to all types of employee terminations. From resignations and redundancies to invalidity and payments when an employee passes, this course demystifies complex taxation and compliance requirements, ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance every time. 

Delivered in an interactive virtual classroom by qualified payroll professionals with extensive operational experience, the course combines expert instruction, real-world case studies, and practical exercises so you can confidently apply your knowledge in the workplace. 

 

Intended Audience 

This course is ideal for: 

  • Payroll professionals with more than 6 months of experience 
  • Senior payroll officers, team leaders, or payroll managers 
  • Bookkeepers and accountants who process or review terminations 
  • Business managers overseeing payroll teams 
  • System providers seeking to understand legislative impacts on termination payments 

 

About this Course 

Delivered in a virtual classroom environment, this highly engaging program combines expert instruction, hands-on practice, and real-world examples so you can apply what you learn immediately in your workplace. 

  • Class size: Maximum 20 participants 
  • Duration: 5 CPD hours 

Members should consider the relevance of the activity to their role. Attendees must remain logged in for the full duration of the course and be interactive to earn CPD hours. 

  • Resources: Comprehensive course booklet provided 
  • Certificate: Issued upon successful completion 
  • Member discounts apply 

Upcoming Training Event Dates

Virtual Classroom
October 16th
10:00 to 16:00 AEDT
Virtual
November 14th
10:00 to 16:00 AEDT
Virtual

You will learn

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Identify the different types of terminations and understand how each category affects taxation and reporting. 
  • Calculate tax on annual leave and long service leave for different termination categories, including pre-August 1978 and pre-August 1993 service. 
  • Determine notice periods and redundancy entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES). 
  • Understand what qualifies as a genuine redundancy payment for tax purposes and how this differs for employees over pension age. 
  • Correctly classify Employment Termination Payments (ETPs) and determine applicable taxation rules. 
  • Apply the ETP Cap and Whole of Income Cap correctly. 
  • Identify and calculate tax-free components of ETPs related to invalidity or pre-1 July 1983 service. 
  • Understand how an employee’s age impacts termination payment treatment. 
  • Manage payroll obligations in cases of employee death. 
  • Handle capital or damages payments in compliance with ATO requirements. 

Our Trainers

Our trainers are Australia’s leading payroll experts with real world experience and a passion for helping others succeed. They bring clarity, confidence and practical insight to every session, turning complex payroll topics into learning that truly sticks.

Louise Missen

Like most payroll professionals, Louise fell into the payroll world many moons ago, almost by mistake. She now has over fifteen years’ experience in Australian payroll, working for a number of great Australian brands in different industries. With all this knowledge Louise now focuses on training and supporting our members and students to grow their payroll knowledge.

Away from the office, Louise can often be found spending time with family and friends. She lives by the quote ‘Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you’  by Misty Copeland.

Jacqueline Carceller

Jacqueline brings calm, capability, and a touch of creative flair to everything she does. By day, she’s known for her sharp attention to detail and payroll knowledge. By night, you’ll find her curled up with a good book, proving that quiet achievers often run the world.

Her dog, Calvin, self appointed CEO of the household,  keeps operations in check, while her macramé creations add a little handmade charm to her downtime. If there’s a gathering, Jacqueline’s legendary grazing boards could make even a MasterChef contestant weep with envy. She’s proof that precision and creativity can be the perfect match.

Maria Nikoletatos

Maria was APA’s very first employee, and to this day, she’s still the most entertaining. Known affectionately as our resident payroll nerd, Maria has an unmatched passion for getting payroll right. She’s the person who actually enjoys reading payroll legislation in her spare time (yes, really) and her reputation for razor sharp knowledge is legendary.

As one of APA’s most enthusiastic trainers and our living, breathing knowledge base, Maria is the go to for even the trickiest payroll questions. If she doesn’t know the answer… well, no one does.