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A concise overview of key concepts in payroll accounting, focusing on regulations, ethics, and practical applications. It covers topics such as the irs's role, equal pay act, davis-bacon act, and the importance of integrity and objectivity in payroll practices. The document also includes questions and answers related to payroll processes, compliance, and ethical considerations, making it a useful resource for understanding the fundamentals of payroll accounting. It also touches on contemporary practices like direct deposit and electronic filing, as well as challenges faced by small businesses.
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) correct answer The branch of the U.S. Treasury Department in charge of collecting taxes The equal pay act of 1963 correct answer Federal legislation mandating that males and females receive equal compensation for comparable work Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 correct answer Federal legislation enacted in 1931 that requires federal contractors to pay employees an amount of commensurate with the prevailing local wage Ethics correct answer an individuals definition of right and wrong (morals) integrity correct answer possessing honesty and high moral principals objectivity correct answer making decisions that are free from biased or subjectivity independence correct answer the ability of an accountant to act professionally w/out external pressures that would cause a third party to question the integrity of actions and decisions Professional Competence correct answer the continuing capability to perform professional duties with an agreed-upon standard of quality Due care correct answer the caution that a reasonable person would exercise to avoid to avoid being charged with negligence publication 15 correct answer The employers tax guide published by the internal revenue service
certified payroll correct answer a report mandated for certain fellow government contracts that verifies the accuracy of labor expenses incurred during completion of contract-related activities Which of the following company employees does payroll affect? correct answer president/CEO manager production worker How do managers use internal payroll reports? correct answer -Managers use payroll reports to examine compensation trends. -Managers use payroll reports to monitor labor usage. The purpose of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was to ensure that correct answer males and females would get paid the same The Davis-Bacon Act was enacted to create a standard of wages for governmental contracts in excess of correct answer $2, Payment of legally due payroll amounts becomes a mora____ between the______ and the recipients. correct answer contract company Within a business context, payroll affects _______(if not all) _____of the organization. correct answer most members Payroll errors may cause serious____ and_____ problems. correct answer internal external
Objectivity in accounting refers to which of the following correct answer Independence from personal or work-related pressures. Consideration of only the facts relevant to the task at hand. The federal government uses ________ _________ ________ to keep track of employees correct answer Employer identification number (EIN) An accountant must remain current with ________practices and legal_______ as part of the ethical principle of due care. correct answer accounting Which of the following are time-collection devices that generate specific data? correct answer Computer access Time sheets Biometrics Small companies may choose to explore_______ of_______ as the firm grows. correct answer outsourcing payroll Which of the following would not be a result of flawed payroll accounting? correct answer correct employee pay Which of the following is not a commercially available computerized accounting program used to prepare payroll? correct answer quicken In manual payroll processing, __________ ________is a highly important reference. correct answer publication 15 Which form does a company file to obtain an employer identification number? correct answer SS-
Why do companies outsource payroll functions? correct answer Strategic planning Time involved with payroll preparation Which of the following is not a reason for timekeeping practices for payroll accounting? correct answer Focus on employee behavior Which of the following is a challenge that small business face with payroll processing? correct answer Availability of trained personnel What are the purposes of computer-based payroll systems? correct answer Integration of tax withholding tables Integration of payroll with other accounting functions What IRS publication is used frequently in manual payroll preparation? correct answer publication 15 Which of the following is true about certified payroll? correct answer It maintains records about payroll payments for government contracts. Companies engaged in government payments under the Davis-Bacon Act must file a report delineating the payroll paid. Companies who use outsourced payroll processing are not responsible for the accuracy of their payroll. correct answer false Companies use_________ collection devices to collect time worked by hourly employees. correct answer time Why might a small company choose to outsource payroll processing? correct answer Unwieldy payroll tasks