{"product_id":"payroll-best-practices-hardcover","title":"Payroll Best Practices - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven M. Bragg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e120 best practices to improve the total process of the payroll department\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Payroll Best Practices examines, in great detail, best practices for the payroll function, and how to install them to provide readers with an in-depth knowledge of how this critical functional area can be improved. Here, controllers, payroll managers, and CFOs will discover the exact work plans needed to implement each best practice in their organizations, and lays out pitfalls likely to be encountered and avoided along the way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This how-to resource for payroll improvements includes: \u003cbr\u003e * Techniques for reducing the workload and error rate of the payroll staff\u003cbr\u003e * Methods for switching from an in-house to an outsourced payroll solution\u003cbr\u003e * Ways to create or outsource a Web-based timekeeping system\u003cbr\u003e * Approaches to switching to an employee-driven payroll deduction system\u003cbr\u003e * Graphics indicating the cost and implementation duration for each best practice\u003cbr\u003e * Policies and procedures that support the best practices\u003cbr\u003e * A simplified best practices implementation plan\u003cbr\u003e * An appendix that summarizes the large number of best practices presented\u003cbr\u003e * A glossary of key payroll-related terminology\u003cbr\u003e * And much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy implementing best practices, a company can greatly improve its level of efficiency information reporting, especially within the payroll department. Payroll Best Practices features more than 120 best practices related to every phase of a company's payroll activities: tracking employee time, recording deductions, paying employees, calculating commissions, outsourcing, control systems, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by esteemed accountant and bestselling author Steven Bragg, Payroll Best Practices shows controllers, payroll managers, and CFOs how to integrate these techniques into their existing payroll system. This go-to source for payroll improvements includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed policies and procedures that incorporate best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn implementation plan for achieving the greatest efficiency improvement through the selective use of payroll best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to automate the timekeeping process or, at least, simplify it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethods to reduce employee deductions and convert to automated processes through the use of employee and manager self-service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous forms and reports, as well as advanced forms of data storage and electronic presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to converting to a variety of electronic employee payments, as well as ways to encourage employees to accept the change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA broad range of methods designed to simplify the calculation of commissions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to outsource multiple payroll functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of management-related payroll tasks, including training, process improvements, and customer service issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for using major computer systems to improve payroll processing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeveral payroll-specific measurements useful in designing a payroll metrics tracking system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncrease efficiency, lower error rates, and improve service to employees, with the help of Payroll Best Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e120 best practices to improve the total process of the payroll department \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePayroll Best Practices examines, in great detail, best practices for the payroll function, and how to install them to provide readers with an in-depth knowledge of how this critical functional area can be improved. Here, controllers, payroll managers, and CFOs will discover the exact work plans needed to implement each best practice in their organizations, and lays out pitfalls likely to be encountered and avoided along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis how-to resource for payroll improvements includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for reducing the workload and error rate of the payroll staff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethods for switching from an in-house to an outsourced payroll solution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to create or outsource a Web-based timekeeping system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to switching to an employee-driven payroll deduction system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraphics indicating the cost and implementation duration for each best practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolicies and procedures that support the best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA simplified best practices implementation plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn appendix that summarizes the large number of best practices presented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA glossary of key payroll-related terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTEVEN M. BRAGG, CPA, CMA, CIA, CPIM, has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst \u0026amp; Young. He is the author of more than nineteen Wiley titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.18 x 6.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723916972095,"sku":"9780471702269","price":172.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/751f94214d90dfd4e52df1959067c1d8.webp?v=1765100825","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/payroll-best-practices-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}