Payroll Compliance Review
Payroll Compliance Reviews for Canadian Employers
A Payroll Compliance Review is an independent assessment of your payroll processes, remittance practices, and internal controls to ensure alignment with Canadian federal and provincial legislation. Our review evaluates payroll calculations, CRA remittances, statutory deductions, worker classification, record-keeping practices, and internal approval controls to identify compliance gaps before they become audit findings.
Scope of Review
Depending on organizational size and complexity, our review may include:
- Payroll register and remittance reconciliation
- CPP, EI, and income tax deduction accuracy
- Provincial payroll tax compliance
- Record of Employment (ROE) practices
- Worker classification (employee vs contractor) assessment
- Overtime and statutory holiday compliance
- Payroll policy and internal control review
- Documentation and record-retention standards
Regulatory Alignment
Payroll errors can result in financial penalties, interest assessments, retroactive remittances, and reputational damage. Our review highlights structural weaknesses, inconsistent practices, and documentation gaps that increase exposure. We provide prioritized recommendations to reduce compliance risk and strengthen internal payroll controls.
Governance & Organizational Credibility
Accurate payroll administration supports employee trust and corporate governance standards. A structured compliance review demonstrates internal accountability and reinforces ethical employment practices. This is particularly valuable for regulated industries and organizations undergoing growth, acquisition, or restructuring.
Process Optimization & Operational Clarity
In addition to compliance, our review may identify redundant processes, manual intervention risks, and internal control gaps that affect payroll efficiency. We provide actionable insights to improve documentation standards, approval workflows, and reporting accuracy.
What You Receive
- A structured compliance findings report
- Identified risk areas and exposure level
- Legislative alignment assessment
- Practical remediation recommendations
- Optional follow-up advisory support
Our Payroll Compliance Review provides clarity, documentation, and confidence in your payroll function.
Who Payroll Compliance Reviews Are Designed For
- Organizations without internal payroll audit functions
- Multi-province employers
- Companies preparing for growth or acquisition
- Businesses concerned about CRA reassessment risk
- Employers reviewing contractor classification practices
