Kiko Martinez

Kiko Martinez

Kiko Martinez is the Associate Editor for the American Payroll Association.

Recent Posts

May 13, 2019

Congress Helps Payroll Pros Keep Their Competitive Edge

It’s important to keep your edge as a professional in any industry. When the competition is strong, how will you stand out from the crowd?

May 18, 2018

Motivational Speaker Urges Attendees to Embrace Awesomeness

Empowering and inspiring Annual Congress attendees was key to motivational speaker Brad Montgomery’s presentation “Embrace Your Awesomeness” during the 36th Annual Congress Closing General Session on Friday afternoon.

May 18, 2018

Ansleigh Smith, CPP, (aka Miss Calculations), named 'Spy Who Paid Me' Winner

The secret mission is finally over and Ansleigh Smith, CPP, is the best payroll spy at the American Payroll Association.

May 18, 2018

Costume Contest Winners Show Off Their Spy Wear

Payroll professionals tapped into their inner secret agents Thursday evening during the Expo Cocktail Reception and Dinner when they took the stage for the annual Costume Contest during the American Payroll Association’s (APA) 36th Annual Congress.

May 18, 2018

Workshop Raises Questions on Managing Payroll for a Global Company

Expanding your experience into global payroll operations doesn’t have to be feared. That’s the message delivered during the workshop “Standardizing Global Payroll While Meeting Local Country Requirements” at the APA’s 36th Annual Congress.

May 16, 2018

Workshop Attendees Receive Info on Nonresident Aliens to Increase Compliance

During Wednesday afternoon’s Congress workshop "Nonresident Alien Taxation and Withholding for J-1 Exchange Visitors and F-1 Students," Terri Crowl, Content and Compliance Specialist for Thomson Reuters, discussed a number of issues that affect nonresident aliens in the United States.

May 16, 2018

ADP VP Discusses Future of Payroll Reporting Trends

Changes are happening industrywide as new legislative and regulatory developments, including the Affordable Care Act, tax reform, and changes to wage and tax reporting, tax withholding, W-2 reporting, and refund fraud measures start rolling in.

May 16, 2018

Spangler to Create ‘Best Day Ever’ Moments During Science-Inspired Presentation

For Emmy award-winning television host and business leader Steve Spangler, the best way to keep an audience’s attention is to keep them engaged.

May 16, 2018

Jane Seymour Empowers APA Members at Congress

Award-winning actress, author, artist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Jane Seymour gave the keynote address during the Opening General Session at the 36th Annual Congress on Tuesday.

May 15, 2018

Process Mapping Workshop Shows Attendees How to Ensure Efficiencies

During the Tuesday morning Pre-Congress workshop, “Process Mapping: Driving Process Improvement,” presenters reviewed how to drive process improvement by utilizing process maps to understand, document, and improve organizational processes. Attendees also learned how creating detailed process maps...

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