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Payroll Processing Cycle Step 2 - Information Cut-off

To work out the appropriate time frame, the company will estimate the time needed for each step. This is illustrated in the example below:

Steps Days Needed Date
Information Cut-off    
Process Payroll 2-3 Working Days  
Generate Payroll Reports 1 Working Day  
Approval Process 1-2 Working Days  
Process Salary Credit & Payslips 1 Working Day  
Bank Processing Date 2 Working Days  
Payday   28th


After determining the time needed for each step, the company will be able to set the information cut-off date. For planning, it is recommended that the company should take into consideration weekends and public holidays. This is illustrated in the example below:

Steps Days Needed Date
Information Cut-off   12th
Process Payroll 2-3 Working Days 17th
Generate Payroll Reports 1 Working Day 18th
Approval Process 1-2 Working Days 20th
Process Salary Credit & Payslips 1 Working Day 24th
Bank Processing Date 2 Working Days 25th
Payday   28th

If you would like to learn more about how PayrollServe can help, please contact us.

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