SOLUTION MANUAL
Payroll Accounting 2024 Landin 35th Edition
Authors: Bernard J. Bieg And Bridget Stomberg
,TABLE OF CONTENT.
,Solutions Manual:
Payroll Accounting 2024 Landin 35th Edition By Bernard J. Bieg And Bridget Stomberg
Chapter 1-7
Chapter 1
Which Law?
1. K
2. H
3. B
4. F
5. I
6. J
7. A
8. D
9. G
10. C
11. E
12. L
Which Payroll Law?
1. D
2. A
3. F
4. C
5. G
6. J
7. B
8. I
9. E
10. H
, What’s Ethical?
1. Answers Will Vary. Some Concerns Include Data Privacy And Integrity In The Software Switchover, Tax
And Employee Pay Integrity On The New Software, And Employee Pay Methods.
2. Answers Will Vary. Karsyn Could Choose To Ignore Her Sorority Sister’s Request, Claiming
Confidentiality. She Could Also Discontinue Active Participation In The Sorority. In Any Case, Karsyn Must Not
Consent To Her Sorority Sister’s Request For Confidential Information.
Confidential Records
As The Payroll Clerk, Your Task Is To Protect The Privacy And Confidentiality Of The Information You
Maintain For The Company. If A Student Group—Or Any Personnel Aside From The Company’s Payroll
Employees And Officers—Wishes To Review Confidential Records, You Should Deny Their Request. If Needed,
You Should Refer The Group To Your Department’s Manager To Discuss The Matter In More Depth. The Laws
That Apply To This Situation Are The Privacy Act Of 1974, U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
Privacy Act 09-40-0006, Common-Law Privacy Act, Computer Fraud And Abuse Act, And Potentially Hipaa.
Large Vs. Small
1. Large Companies Face Issues With Multiple Departments, Employee Access To Online Personnel Portals,
Employee Data Security, And Timekeeping Accuracy.
2. For Small Companies, Payroll Processing Will Involve Fewer Employees Than For Larger Companies.
Smaller Companies Could Maintain Their Payroll Needs Using Company Personnel Because Of The Lower
Volume Of Transactions. Larger Companies Need To Consider Their Available Trained Payroll Accountants And
Other Staff To Determine If They Can Reliably Handle The Volume Of Payroll Needs In A Timely And Accurate
Manner.
What Is The Difference?
A. Manual Payroll Systems Involve The Use Of Paper And Pencil Record-Keeping Or A Spreadsheet
Program, Such As Microsoft Excel. This Is Most Appropriate For Very Small Firms.
B. Computerized Payroll Systems Can Be Used By Any Company, Regardless Of Size. Examples Of
Computerized Systems Include Quickbooks, Sage 100, And Microsoft Dynamics 365 Gp. These Computer
Packages Range In Price, Depending On The Company Size And Operational Scope.
C. Outsourced Payroll Involves The Engagement Of A Third Party To Manage A Company’s Payroll Data,
Issue Employee Compensation, And Prepare Tax Forms.
D. Certified Payroll Pertains To Companies With Employees Who Work On Federal Government Contracts.
Certified Payroll Ensures That A Company Reports Payroll Expenditures Of Contractually Allocated Money.
Answers To End-Of-Chapter Materials Review Questions
1. What Is The Purpose Of A Payroll System?
Payroll Accounting 2024 Landin 35th Edition
Authors: Bernard J. Bieg And Bridget Stomberg
,TABLE OF CONTENT.
,Solutions Manual:
Payroll Accounting 2024 Landin 35th Edition By Bernard J. Bieg And Bridget Stomberg
Chapter 1-7
Chapter 1
Which Law?
1. K
2. H
3. B
4. F
5. I
6. J
7. A
8. D
9. G
10. C
11. E
12. L
Which Payroll Law?
1. D
2. A
3. F
4. C
5. G
6. J
7. B
8. I
9. E
10. H
, What’s Ethical?
1. Answers Will Vary. Some Concerns Include Data Privacy And Integrity In The Software Switchover, Tax
And Employee Pay Integrity On The New Software, And Employee Pay Methods.
2. Answers Will Vary. Karsyn Could Choose To Ignore Her Sorority Sister’s Request, Claiming
Confidentiality. She Could Also Discontinue Active Participation In The Sorority. In Any Case, Karsyn Must Not
Consent To Her Sorority Sister’s Request For Confidential Information.
Confidential Records
As The Payroll Clerk, Your Task Is To Protect The Privacy And Confidentiality Of The Information You
Maintain For The Company. If A Student Group—Or Any Personnel Aside From The Company’s Payroll
Employees And Officers—Wishes To Review Confidential Records, You Should Deny Their Request. If Needed,
You Should Refer The Group To Your Department’s Manager To Discuss The Matter In More Depth. The Laws
That Apply To This Situation Are The Privacy Act Of 1974, U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
Privacy Act 09-40-0006, Common-Law Privacy Act, Computer Fraud And Abuse Act, And Potentially Hipaa.
Large Vs. Small
1. Large Companies Face Issues With Multiple Departments, Employee Access To Online Personnel Portals,
Employee Data Security, And Timekeeping Accuracy.
2. For Small Companies, Payroll Processing Will Involve Fewer Employees Than For Larger Companies.
Smaller Companies Could Maintain Their Payroll Needs Using Company Personnel Because Of The Lower
Volume Of Transactions. Larger Companies Need To Consider Their Available Trained Payroll Accountants And
Other Staff To Determine If They Can Reliably Handle The Volume Of Payroll Needs In A Timely And Accurate
Manner.
What Is The Difference?
A. Manual Payroll Systems Involve The Use Of Paper And Pencil Record-Keeping Or A Spreadsheet
Program, Such As Microsoft Excel. This Is Most Appropriate For Very Small Firms.
B. Computerized Payroll Systems Can Be Used By Any Company, Regardless Of Size. Examples Of
Computerized Systems Include Quickbooks, Sage 100, And Microsoft Dynamics 365 Gp. These Computer
Packages Range In Price, Depending On The Company Size And Operational Scope.
C. Outsourced Payroll Involves The Engagement Of A Third Party To Manage A Company’s Payroll Data,
Issue Employee Compensation, And Prepare Tax Forms.
D. Certified Payroll Pertains To Companies With Employees Who Work On Federal Government Contracts.
Certified Payroll Ensures That A Company Reports Payroll Expenditures Of Contractually Allocated Money.
Answers To End-Of-Chapter Materials Review Questions
1. What Is The Purpose Of A Payroll System?
