PAY ROLLS.
Reading edition
Figure 33, (Reduced in size)
A thoroughly satisfactory form for pay rolls is shown by Form 2 in Fig. 33. The Recapitulation at the bottom of the form is for the purpose of distributing the cost of labor among the various departments when we make out our statement of income and profit and loss. If employees are not paid up to date, that is, if a part of their pay due is withheld, this form allows such information to be recorded. In some cases, it has been found practicable to pay off three times a month, especially in the case of civilian employees. In any case, all hands should be paid promptly at the last of the month, thus getting all of these wages out of the way and avoiding the necessity of any reversing entries or other expedients to show the real operations of the Exchange. If any wages due the employees are not paid by the end of the month, these amounts become “accrued wages” and must be carried as such.