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Audit Assertions For Payroll Template for Australia

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Audit Assertions For Payroll

"I need Audit Assertions For Payroll documentation for our manufacturing company with 500 employees, focusing on compliance with industry awards and enterprise agreements, to be implemented by March 2025."

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Audit Assertions For Payroll documents are essential tools for organizations operating in Australia to verify and confirm the accuracy and compliance of their payroll processes. These assertions are typically required during external audits, internal control reviews, or regulatory compliance assessments. The document serves as a formal declaration of management's responsibility for payroll accuracy and compliance with Australian legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009, Superannuation Guarantee Act, and relevant state laws. It provides specific assertions about the completeness, accuracy, and validity of payroll calculations, deductions, and payments, while also addressing record-keeping requirements and internal control mechanisms.
Suggested Sections

1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the purpose of the audit assertions and the time period covered

2. Management Responsibilities: Outlines management's responsibilities for payroll processing, compliance, and internal controls

3. Basic Employee Data Management: Assertions regarding the accuracy and completeness of employee master data

4. Wage and Salary Calculations: Assertions about the accuracy of base pay calculations and compliance with minimum wage requirements

5. Statutory Deductions: Assertions regarding correct calculation and remittance of tax and other mandatory deductions

6. Superannuation Contributions: Assertions about proper calculation and payment of superannuation obligations

7. Leave Entitlements: Assertions regarding accurate tracking and payment of various leave types

8. Record Keeping: Assertions about maintenance of required payroll records and documentation

9. Reporting Compliance: Assertions regarding compliance with statutory reporting requirements including Single Touch Payroll

Optional Sections

1. Award Compliance: Include when organization has employees covered by specific Modern Awards

2. Enterprise Agreement Compliance: Include when organization has an Enterprise Agreement in place

3. Contractor Payments: Include when organization engages contractors or temporary workers

4. International Payroll: Include for organizations with overseas employees

5. Salary Packaging: Include when organization offers salary sacrifice or packaging arrangements

6. Bonus and Commission Payments: Include when organization has variable pay components

7. Union Agreements: Include when organization has unionized workforce

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Control Testing Matrix: Detailed matrix of payroll controls and their testing procedures

2. Schedule B - Compliance Checklist: Checklist of all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

3. Schedule C - Risk Assessment: Assessment of key payroll risks and mitigating controls

4. Appendix 1 - Key Systems and Processes: Documentation of payroll systems and processes in use

5. Appendix 2 - Responsible Persons: List of key personnel responsible for payroll processes and controls

6. Appendix 3 - Supporting Documentation: List of required supporting documentation for each assertion

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈË°æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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