Payroll Accounting & Statutory Benefits (EPF, ESIC, PT)
Payroll Accounting manages an organization's single largest operating expenditure: employee compensation. Master Cost to Company (CTC) structuring (Basic, HRA, Special Allowance, PF, Gratuity), Employee Provident Fund (EPF) ECR monthly filing, ESIC online returns, Professional Tax (PT), full & final (F&F) settlements, and payroll software (Keka, Darwinbox, GreytHR).
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Core Track Highlights
End-to-End Monthly Payroll & Statutory Compliance Cycle
Attendance cut-off, CTC gross-to-net calculation, EPF/ESIC ECR deposit, salary bank disbursement, and Form 16.
Attendance & LOP Processing
Syncing biometric logs, paid leaves, and Loss of Pay (LOP) days.
Gross-to-Net Computation
Deducting PF (12%), ESIC (0.75%), PT, and Section 192 monthly income tax.
Statutory ECR Returns
Generating unified EPF ECR files and filing monthly ESIC contributions by the 15th.
Full & Final (F&F) Settlement
Calculating leave encashment, notice period pay, and Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act 1972).
Structured Phase-by-Phase Syllabus
Focus on build-by-doing milestones rather than passive video consumption.
Phase 1: CTC Structuring & Gross-to-Net Calculations
- Salary components: Basic Pay (40-50% rule), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, and Perks
- Statutory deductions: Employee Provident Fund (EPF 12% on Basic/DA up to ₹15,000 wage ceiling)
- Employee State Insurance (ESIC 0.75% employee, 3.25% employer up to ₹21,000 gross ceiling) and Professional Tax (PT state slabs)
Phase 2: EPFO / ESIC Portals & Full & Final Settlements
- Generating ECR text files and uploading monthly contributions on the EPFO Employer Portal by the 15th
- Filing monthly returns on ESIC portal, generating Pehchan cards, and handling maternity benefits
- Full & Final (F&F) settlements: Leave encashment, notice pay recovery, and Gratuity formula [(15 × Last Drawn Basic × Years)/26]
Technical Interview Questions & Answers
Q1: What is the statutory formula for calculating Gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972?
Gratuity = (15 × Last Drawn Basic Salary + DA × Number of Completed Years of Service) / 26. Any service period exceeding 6 months is rounded up to a full year. Gratuity becomes payable once an employee completes 5 continuous years of service (except in case of death or disablement).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the monthly due date for depositing EPF and ESIC contributions in India?
Both EPF (ECR) and ESIC monthly statutory contributions must be deposited by the 15th of the following calendar month.
Target Job Roles
Payroll Executive / Specialist
Demand: Very HighSenior Payroll & Benefits Manager
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