Tax Evasion & Child Labor (Episode 82)
In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss the increase in tax evasion & they also discuss child labor.
Episodes
It’s About Payroll
Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III are the hosts of It’s About Payroll. Collectively, they have over 4 decades of experience in the payroll industry.
This podcast was created with the intent to share their knowledge and attracting new talent to the payroll industry.
You can access their LinkedIn profiles.
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/escobarbrian
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/william-duncan-477051187
Episodes
Season 6 in review (Episode 81)
Season 6 has come to a close. Brian & Walt give a brief overview of each episode.
Revisiting our origin stories (Episode 80)
In this episode, Brian and Walt revisit their Origin Stories.
True Payroll Crime Stories - Caesars Casino Paid Ransom (Episode 79)
In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss the recent news that Ceasar Casino was hacked and they had to submit payment. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/caesars-paid-millions-in-ransom-to-cybercrime-group-prior-to-mgm-hack.html
Best Practice - Auditing Part 2 (Episode 78)
In this episode, the guys continue their conversation about best practices for auditing
Best Practice - Time & Attendance (Episode 77)
In this episode, the guys discuss best practices to consider when looking for a time & attendance solution.
TimeTrakGo (Episode 76)
In this episode, Brian and Walt connect with Chris Rice and Brian Zurawski from TimeTrakGo.
Best Practice - Auditing Part 1 (Episode 75)
In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss Best Practices for auditing.
True Payroll Crime Stories - Payroll Plotting (Episode 74)
The guys are back with another True Payroll Crime Story... Payroll Plotting Click the link(s) below if you'd like to learn more about the information mentioned in the show. https://www.9news.com/amp/article/news/crime/bond-set-murder-plot-colorado-suspect-supreme-court-ruling/73-11e5ebdd-7957-42c7-ae36-ce97e65877ca https://tracking.tldrnewsletter.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fstory%2Fdownfall-flaw-intel-chips%2F%3Futm_source=tldrcybersecurity/1/01000189e4bab18d-e69dbe08-66f8-45eb-b5bc-e0b9...
Life Coaching & Wellness Conversations w/Patrice Whitely (Episode 73)
In this episode, Brian & Walter connect with Patrice Whitely to discuss Life Coaching & Wellness. Patrice is the owner and operator of Visionary Life Coaching, LLC. If you or someone you know is in need of life coaching, go check out Patrice on IG CoachTricey or search Visionary Life Coaching LLC on Facebook.
Best Practice - Codes (Episode 72)
In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss codes and the best practices for setting up & using those codes in payroll.
Processing Exception Transactions (Episode 71)
Brian & Walt discuss best practices for processing exception transactions.
The world of payroll sales w/ William J. Ford (Episode 70)
The knowledgeable and charismatic William J. Ford , Owner of Coast2Coast Payroll Service, joins Brian & Walt on this episode to give insight into the world of payroll sales.
A look inside Payroll jobs & Cybersecurity (Episode 69)
In this episode, Walt & Brian discuss payroll jobs and cybersecurity. https://www.redteamsecure.com/blog/danger-ranks-7-times-employees-caused-data-breaches https://tech.co/news/data-breaches-updated-list
Global Payroll Transformation w/ Keith O'Brien & Carmen Visone (Episode 68)
In this episode, Brian and Walt are joined by two amazing guests to discuss Global Payroll Transformation. Keith O'Brien & Carmen Visone share their origin stories and provide insight into what makes global payroll transformation successful.
Season 5 in Review (Episode 67)
It's the season 5 finale! Brian and Walt review Season 5 and share their key takeaways.
True Payroll Crime Stories - Money Schemes (Episode 66)
We're back with another True Payroll Crime Story! In this episode, the guys discuss OT avoidance and payroll fraud. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/chesapeake-company-to-pay-1-5m-in-back-pay-damages-to-194-home-health-care-workers-for-failing-to-pay-overtime/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/former-account-administrator-pleads-guilty-payroll-fraud-scheme...
The State of Payroll w/Ian Giles (Episode 65)
In this episode, the incomparable and wise Ian Giles joins Brian and Walt to share his origin story & discuss the state of payroll.
True Payroll Crime Stories - Cybercrime is on the rise! (Episode 64)
In this episode, Brian & Walt discuss the rise in cybercrime and ways to avoid careless mistakes.
Time Management w/ Lindsay Grady, CPP (Episode 63)
In this episode Lindsay Grady, CPP joins Brian and Walt to discuss time management.
True Payroll Crime Stories - Over-Zellis (Episode 62)
In this Episode, Brian & Walt discuss the recent data breach that impacted multiple companies including British Airways & BBC. https://order-order.com/2023/06/05/new-bbc-staff-affected-by-massive-payroll-data-breach/ https://www.reuters.com/technology/british-airways-boots-staff-suffers-possible-data-breach-telegraph-2023-06-05/ https://www.thestack.technology/zellis-data-breach/...
Payroll is Life! w/ Adrian Resto Part 4 (Episode 61)
We're back with another episode. Part 4 of our 4-part episode with Adrian Resto . Payroll is Life! Now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Podcast name: It’s About Payroll! Subscribe on YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. Airs every Monday and Wednesday.
Payroll is Life! w/ Adrian Resto Part 3 (Episode 60)
Part 3 of our 4-part episode with Adrian Resto Payroll is Life! Now available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Payroll is Life! w/ Adrian Resto Part 2 (Episode 59)
Part 2 of our Payroll is Life! Episode with our amazing guest Adrian Resto.
Payroll in the news 5-31-2023
good day folks. Today is Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. I'm Brian Escobar and this is Payroll in the News. Our first story, x t m, Inc. A Miami and Toronto based FinTech creator of disruptive payment Solutions, specifically geared towards service industries, announces its intent to acquire Qras Inc. A prepaid payments issuer processor, and one of the first vertically integrated provider of earned wage access. They have operations in the US and the uk. An earned wage. Earned wage access is basically ...
Payroll is Life! w/ Adrian Resto Part 1 (Episode 58)
The highly esteemed Adrian Resto joins Brian & Walt to discuss his payroll origin story and the ICP model for global payroll.
Global Payroll Conversations w/Becky Dillon (Episode 57)
The profound Becky Dillon joins Brian & Walt to discuss Global Payroll, provide insight and share her thoughts on the future of payroll. To learn more about Becky and her team check out the following links. https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-dillon-664713141/ Tik Tok - @accountsandlegal
True Payroll Crime Stories - Femme Fatale (Episode 56)
Brian & Walt are back with another True Payroll Crime Story! https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/frances-hall-facing-prison-time-for-insurance-fraud-crime/273-1336691c-845f-49c9-bc45-a20905c2035c https://www.ksat.com/news/ksat-investigates/2022/08/04/indictment-woman-convicted-of-murdering-husband-provided-false-payroll-info-in-9-million-scheme/
Global Payroll Conversations w/Anita Lettink (Episode 55)
The fantastic Anita Lettink joins Brian & Walt to share her payroll origin story, what inspired her to write "How to select your next payroll" & her thoughts on the future of pay. Click the links below to learn more about Anita. https://anitalettink.com/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Select-your-Next-Payroll-ebook/dp/B0B88SSPX9/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659877027&sr=1-1 Anita's words of wisdom for current & future payroll pros " Experiment with caution – technolog...
True Payroll Crime Stories - Deadly Decisions (Episode 54)
Brian & Walt are back with another true payroll crime story. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/penicuik-payroll-murders-35-years-what-happened-money-1367735