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title: "How do I produce a payroll audit report?"
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# How do I produce a payroll audit report?

The **Payroll Audit Report** within **Cintra iQ** displays details from the system audit file of changes to the payroll within a given payroll period.

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## To produce the report

1. Go to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Tools > Payroll Reports > Payroll Audit Report. The **Payroll Audit Report - Select Payroll and Period** form appears. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/204001063973.png)
2. Select the desired **Payroll**.
3. Select the desired payroll period.
4. Click the **Next** button. The **Payroll Audit Report - Include Records for...** form appears
5. Select the desired **Employee** option.
6. Click the **Next** button. The **Payroll Audit Report - Selection Summary** form appears.
7. Review the summary.
8. Click the **Run** button. The **Payroll Audit Report** appears.
9. Continue to **Email**, **Print** and/or **Save** the report.

## PDF Output example

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## Spreadsheet Output example

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