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 of sharing their knowledge and attracting new talent to the payroll industry.
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In Episode 161 of It’s About Payroll, we dive deep into the growing conversation around cryptocurrency and fiat currency—and how both could shape the future of payroll. We explore three major areas of debate: 🔹 Decentralization vs. Centralized Control 🔹 Inflation Resistance vs. Economic Flexibilit...
In this episode of It’s About Payroll, we sit down with newly certified payroll pro Tasia Walker, CPP, as she shares her inspiring journey to passing the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam. Tasia opens up about her study strategies, time management, the emotional rollercoaster of test prep, a...
In this gripping episode of It’s About Payroll, we dive into a real-life payroll fraud case straight out of Florida, where four Honduran nationals ran a years-long fake books and payroll scheme—laundering more than $100 million through shell companies and ghost employees. We walk through how the fra...
Episode 157: Fraud, Forensics, and the Future of Payroll – with Brittany Furr In this jam-packed episode of It’s About Payroll, we welcome back educator and payroll trailblazer Brittany Furr. The trio dives into the wildest payroll crimes hitting headlines—from a CEO embezzling payroll taxes for nea...
In this episode of 'It's About Payroll,' hosts Brian and Walt have an in-depth discussion with Lisa King and Kristina Vartija, co-founders of the innovative payroll management system LNKT( pronounced Linked). The conversation covers the challenges and intricacies of payroll processes, the importance...
Episode 155: With Guest Kira Rubano In this high-energy and insightful episode, we explore the unexpected, challenging, and sometimes hilarious world of payroll. Hosts Brian and Walt kick off with a conversation about financial fitness progress and dive into fascinating payroll topics, including: Ho...
Episode 154: Financing Coachella Tickets, Payroll Innovation in Schools, and AI’s Future in Payroll with Gustavo Vasconcelos In this power-packed episode of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walt uncover some eye-opening realities: 60% of Coachella attendees had to finance their tickets — highlighting A...
In Episode 153 of It's About Payroll, hosts Walt and Brian discuss the impact of tariffs on the payroll industry, budgeting tips from a certified financial planner, and the importance of continuous education in payroll. Special guest Laurel Serra, CPP, Director of Education Services at Payroll Org, ...
In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of understanding and utilizing employee handbooks for payroll professionals. They highlight the benefits of maintaining updated handbooks, creating cheat sheets for quick reference, and ensuring front-line managers are on the same page. The episode...
Title: IAP EP 151 - Season in Review: The Truth About AI in Payroll You Need to Know Summary: Join Walter and Brian in this season finale of "It's About Payroll" as they dive into a comprehensive review of the season and explore the impact of AI in payroll management. They begin with casual banter a...