Akib Bin Rashid
Excel is the most widely used tool for dealing with massive datasets. We can perform myriads of tasks of multiple dimensions in Excel. Even sometimes Excel comes in handy in drawing a flow chart too. I will show you how to draw a payroll process flowchart in Excel with easy steps in this article.
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Introduction to Payroll Process Flowchart
Payroll processing refers to reimbursing employees for their work. This process includes the calculation of basic salaries, deductions, bonuses, etc. These steps can be performed manually, but an automated process is usually more accurate and organizations find it effective too.
The flowchart follows some protocols. Each element in the diagram is shown using different shapes. For example, a rectangle will indicate the initiation or termination of a flowchart. Some other shapes and their meanings are given in the below screenshot.
Step-by-Step Procedures to Draw Payroll Process Flowchart in Excel
I will discuss how you can draw a payroll process flowchart in Excel. I have divided the whole procedure into 6 easy steps. Moreover, the flowchart is also kept very simple so that you can understand the process well.
Without further ado, let’s have a look at the steps.
Step 1: Calculate Basic Pay
The first step is to take the basic pay into account. But before that, I will initiate the flowchart diagram.
- To do so, go to the Insert tab.
- Then, click Illustrations.
- After that, go to Shapes.
- Finally, select a rectangle.
- After that, place the rectangle.
- Then, you have to change the fill color of the rectangle. To do so,
- First of all, select the rectangle.
- Then, go to the Home tab.
- After that, select the drop-down box for Fill colors.
- Finally, choose a color.
- After that, Excel will change the fill color.
- Then, double-click inside the rectangle and activate the editing mode.
- After that, write ‘Start’ to initiate the flowchart.
- Now, I will add the calculation of basic pay to this chart. To do so,
- Go to the Insert tab.
- Click Illustrations.
- After that, go to Shapes.
- Finally, select a parallelogram.
- Then, place the parallelogram correctly and write ‘Basic Pay’ after activating the editing mode.
- Then, you have to show the sequences. To do so, you can use an arrow from the shapes.
- On using an arrow, the flowchart diagram will look like this.
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Step 2: Measure Allowances
After the basic pay calculation, you need to consider the allowances to draw a payroll process flowchart in Excel. The allowances may include
- House allowance
- Transportation allowance, etc.
The manifestation is simple and requires no new operation. You simply need to,
- Add another rectangle.
- And write ‘Add Allowances’ in the rectangle.
The output will look like this.
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Step 3: Deduct TDA
Next, you have to calculate the Tax Deducted at the Source. Additionally, you may need to deduct all other dues from the payment.
- This is how your output should look like.
Step 4: Calculate Total Payment
Now, you have to calculate the total payment. This is the result of the addition of all allowances to the basic pay and the deduction of all dues from the basic pay.
- With the same procedure of inserting a rectangle, you can do that.
- Your output will look like this.
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Step 5: Add Print Statement
Now, if required, you can add a print statement to your flowchart. This is a decision that you need to take. Hence, this will require a diamond shape.
- The Diamond shape is in the list of shapes.
- After adding the shape, edit the way you want.
- The output may look like this.
Step 6: Terminate FlowChart
The flow chart is almost complete. You just need to indicate the termination now.
- With this, the flowchart is complete.
Conclusion
In this article, I have demonstrated how to draw a payroll process flowchart in Excel. I hope it helps everyone. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or feedback, please feel free to comment below. Please visit Exceldemy for more useful articles like this.
