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 Every employee expects to receive their pay on the day it is due in the manner arranged with
 their employer, either by cheque or direct deposit. In addition to ensuring that employees
 have been paid, payroll practitioners must also be able to communicate payroll information to
-all stakeholders.
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+all stakeholders.
+
+**Payroll** is the process of paying employees in exchange for the services they perform. The
+term payroll can refer to:
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