# Preparing for your first pay run

It is important to set up correctly to ensure you:

- Pay correctly
- Report correctly
- Allocate costs correctly into your G/L

Some settings affect the way G/L postings and ATO reporting are done, and are difficult to change once you have started using the system so best to get right now.

It is also important to do a test pay run before performing the real one. If possible, match up with your old system to ensure that the same results are achieved.