A reusable client intake checklist and requirements rubric accountants can use to evaluate payroll software based on workflows, controls, evidence, and close-ready outputs—without rankings.

A practical guide to building a payroll provider requirements rubric and scoring sheet that weights tax visibility, approvals, security, evidence, implementation, and support by real operational risk instead of demo polish.

A decision-grade comparison of Gusto and ADP RUN using a scorecard and complexity thresholds—focused on operating fit, governance needs, and switching risk (not feature lists).