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Chapter 11: Q9RQ (page 604)

How might a business use a payroll register?

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The payroll register is used as an original book for recording payroll transactions.

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Payroll Register

The payroll register is the summary of all earnings, withholdings, and net for each employee. This register lists all the employees with their gross pay, list of all withholdings, net pay, and check number.

02

Use of payroll register

The payroll register acts as an original book of entry for recording the payroll journal entry. The journal entry is made by debiting the gross pay and crediting all withholdings and net pay payable. This register is also used by the company for taking several payroll-related decisions.

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