Payroll Flow Puzzle

Learn to arrange payroll processes and identify error detection points

Objective

The goal of the game is to arrange the eight Payroll Process Steps in the correct sequence to represent a proper payroll flow and then use the error magnets to identify where each payroll error might be detected in the process.

Pro Tip:

Think about the logical flow of payroll processing!

Set Up

Eight Process-Step tiles representing different stages of the payroll process

Four Error tiles representing common payroll errors that can occur at specific stages

Each player will have a set of magnets to place errors below the corresponding payroll process step where that error is detected

How to Play

Step 1: Arrange the Payroll Process Steps

Arrange the eight Process-Step tiles in the correct order to create a coherent payroll flow. Understand how each step leads to the next in the payroll process.

Step 2: Detect Payroll Errors

Using the four Error magnets, place each error below the process step where it would most likely be detected.

The Four Errors

Common payroll errors that need to be detected at the right process step

Duplicate Record (Time Entry)

Same time entry recorded multiple times in the system

Unauthorized Bonus

Bonus payment processed without proper authorization

Incorrect Tax Code

Wrong tax classification applied to employee records

Incorrect Cost Centre

Employee assigned to wrong department or cost center