Reliable payroll support for your growing team.
Structured payroll processing, source-deduction reporting and year-end support—built around clear cut-offs, employer approvals and accurate employee information.
- Recurring payroll
- Payroll deductions
- Remittance support
- T4 year-end reporting
Payroll becomes risky when the process is unclear
Late changes, missing employee information and unclear responsibilities create avoidable stress. We help establish a repeatable process so the required information is collected and reviewed before each pay run.
Last-minute changes
Hours, bonuses, deductions or terminations arrive after payroll has already been prepared.
Remittance uncertainty
You are unsure which amounts are due, the applicable remitter schedule or whether payments were recorded.
Records do not reconcile
Payroll reports, bank payments, CRA balances and bookkeeping accounts do not agree.
Year-end surprises
T4 preparation reveals missing taxable benefits, employee details or remittance differences.
Support from setup through year-end
Your proposal will identify the payroll platform, pay frequency, employee count and functions included.
Payroll Setup
Payroll-account, pay-schedule and employee setup support based on the information supplied by the employer.
Recurring Processing
Calculation of gross pay, statutory deductions and net pay using approved payroll inputs.
Pay Statements & Reports
Payroll registers, employee pay information and accounting reports based on the selected system.
Source-Deduction Support
Remittance calculation and filing or payment instructions according to the agreed responsibility.
T4 & Year-End Reporting
Year-end reconciliation and preparation of T4 slips and summaries when included in scope.
ROE Support
Record of Employment preparation support following an interruption of earnings when separately included.
Clear inputs and approvals before every pay run
A dependable payroll process requires information to move between the employer, payroll preparer, banking system and accounting records on a consistent schedule.
- Employer submits approved hours and changes by the cut-off
- New hires and employee changes are supported by required forms
- Payroll is calculated using the approved information
- Employer reviews and authorizes the payroll register
- Wages and deductions are funded by the employer
- Reports are issued and recorded in the bookkeeping system
- Remittance responsibilities are completed and documented
How the workflow moves
Collect
Hours, salaries, leave, bonuses and employee changes.
Calculate
Gross pay, deductions, employer costs and net pay.
Approve
Employer reviews the payroll register before release.
Fund
Employer ensures wages and remittances can be paid.
Record
Payroll reports flow into accounting and compliance records.
Outsourcing payroll does not remove the employer’s obligations
ASP can prepare payroll based on the information and authority provided, but the employer remains responsible for employment decisions, accurate inputs, sufficient funding and compliance with applicable employment requirements.
The employer provides and approves:
- Employee identity, SIN and completed tax-credit forms
- Rates of pay, hours, bonuses, benefits and deductions
- Employment status and province of employment
- Vacation, leave, termination and ROE information
- Final payroll approval before processing
- Funds for wages, employer costs and CRA remittances
Payroll solutions for small and growing employers
First-time employers
Businesses hiring their first employee and establishing a proper payroll process.
Small recurring teams
Employers that need dependable weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly or monthly processing.
Growing companies
Businesses whose employee count, compensation structure or reporting needs are increasing.
Restaurants and hospitality
Operations managing variable hours, tips, multiple roles and frequent employee changes.
Contractors and trades
Companies with field employees, varied hours and job-related payroll information.
Professional services
Owner-managed firms seeking an organized, confidential payroll workflow.
A structured payroll onboarding
Payroll Assessment
We discuss the employee count, pay frequency, current platform and payroll-account status.
Scope & Access
We define responsibilities, collect required records and establish system access.
Setup & Reconciliation
Employee balances, year-to-date payroll and CRA information are reviewed as required.
First Pay Run
The cut-off, approval and reporting workflow is tested and documented.
Payroll supported by broader accounting experience
ASP Tax & Accounting Services is led by Andeen Palmer, CPA, with more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience. Payroll is treated as part of the financial system, with attention to bookkeeping integration, remittance accounts and year-end reporting.
- CPA-led payroll and accounting support
- Defined information cut-offs and approvals
- Integration with bookkeeping records
- Professional, confidential communication
- Year-end accounting and tax services available
Payroll-service questions
Which payroll frequencies do you support?
Available frequencies depend on the payroll platform, employee count and engagement. We confirm the schedule and cut-off dates before onboarding.
Who approves payroll?
An authorized person at your business must review and approve payroll before it is released. ASP does not independently authorize employee compensation or changes.
Who pays employees and CRA remittances?
The responsibility depends on the system and engagement, but the employer must always provide sufficient funds. Your proposal will state whether ASP submits payments or provides reports and instructions for the employer to pay.
Do you determine whether someone is an employee or contractor?
Worker classification depends on the facts and applicable law. We do not assume that a worker is a contractor simply because the parties use that label. A separate review or CRA ruling may be appropriate when status is uncertain.
Are T4s and ROEs included?
T4 preparation and ROE support are included only if listed in the engagement. ROEs may also require information and approval from the employer.
Can you take over payroll during the year?
Yes, subject to review. We will need year-to-date payroll reports, employee balances, remittance history and CRA account information before the first pay run.
How is payroll pricing determined?
Pricing depends on employee count, pay frequency, platform, provinces, variable compensation, benefits, reporting needs and whether bookkeeping integration or historical reconciliation is required.
Ready for a clearer, more dependable payroll cycle?
Book a complimentary consultation to discuss your employees, pay schedule, current system and the payroll support your business needs.