When testing a payroll business continuity plan, all of the following tasks are critical to...

A payroll business continuity plan (BCP) is designed to ensure payroll processes continue during a disruption. Critical tasks include validating system access, creating ACH files, and printing paychecks.Adding a new cost center is NOT criticalto issuing payroll, as it primarily affects financial reporting rather than payment processing.Payroll.orgrecommends focusing on system access, banking functions, and ensuring payroll runs smoothly.

References:

Payroll.org, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Guidelines

IRS Publication 15 (Employer’s Tax Guide)