Payroll Software

6. Pitfalls

6.1 Integrating different pieces of software can be complicated and needs to be handled by someone with expert knowledge.

• Not all systems are compatible.
• Using one piece of software to provide another with data can make it difficult to track down errors.

6.2 Using software increases the security risk involved in payroll operations.

• You need to ensure only authorised personnel have access to payroll details. The risk of unauthorised access increases with the level to which payroll is integrated with your other systems.
• Periodically check payroll details to prevent fraud.

6.3 You are required to archive your payroll records for at least three years.

• You need to make sure you can still access old electronic data.