Join this engaging session as the National Payroll Institute shares key findings from its latest research on the state of payroll in Canada. While payroll remains strong in compliance, the profession is at a crossroads—lagging in digital adoption, automation, and AI, while facing increasing complexity, risk, and expectations.

For bookkeepers who manage payroll as part of their role, these shifts matter. As data flows expand and compliance requirements evolve, the margin for error narrows—and the opportunity to add value grows.

This session will highlight emerging trends, including rising payroll risk, the growing role of AI, and the untapped potential of payroll data to inform business decisions. Participants will also be introduced to an interactive benchmarking database to help assess performance and establish meaningful payroll KPIs.

Leave with practical insights on what’s changing, what to watch for, and how to strengthen payroll practices in your organization.

After participating in this session, attendees will be able to:

• Assess the current state of payroll in Canada
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities in payroll and payroll management
• Apply tools and strategies to improve payroll performance