Learn how to set up the Confidential Payroll Data Conversion. These steps correspond with the Conversion Worksheet found in the Spectrum Master Help.

It is important that these steps be performed in the order listed. Please refer to the Payroll Help file for complete instructions in performing Payroll data conversion. Only "confidential" employees should be set up in the Payroll module of the confidential company.

1. Add a new company ID for Confidential Payroll Processing using Create a New Operator.
2. Complete the Processing Date Change screen.
3. In the new company, complete the Company Installation screen, installing only General Ledger, Payroll, and Confidential Payroll.
4. Complete the General Ledger Installation screen.
5. Complete the Payroll Installation screen, selecting the Multi-company payroll checkbox and the Is this a confidential payroll company checkbox.
6. Enter the General Ledger Department Codes using G/L Department File Maintenance.
7. Print the department codes and check for accuracy.
8. Use Copy Chart of Accounts to copy accounts from the "main" company to the "confidential" company.
9. Enter the companies to be included on the Confidential Payroll reports using CP Company Maintenance.
10. Perform payroll data conversion for all "confidential" employees (please refer to Payroll Data Conversion in the Payroll Help file for details).
11. Complete the Processing Date Change screen, setting the minimum and maximum dates as desired, and "current" to the actual calendar date.