Calculations

Calculations

Accessed from:

  • Setup > Tables > Calculations > Calculations

Description

Calculations are a key function of Anthology Payroll that determines how earnings, benefit/deductions, and entitlements are calculated for each worker or position.

Calculations must be set up prior to the payroll objects that use them.

Additional Tabs

Tab Tab Functions

Rule

  • Opens the Calculation setup form, where the calculation string can be edited. The string determines the result of the calculation.
  • Test a calculation string
  • Identify an element or operand referenced in the calculation string

Fields

Field Description
Calculation Name of the calculation 
Short code 5-character identifier. Defaults to the first five characters of the name.
Calculation description Long description of the calculation 
Version Version number for calculations that are managed by the software provider. Calculations with version numbers cannot be modified.
Country/region Jurisdictional information for the calculation, if applicable
State/province
Display in list Yes to denote the calculation produces an end result and is selectable when associating with payroll objects. No, to denote the calculation produces an intermediate result to be used in other calculations.
Active date First date the record is in effect
Expiry date Last date the record is in effect