Vicki M. Lambert, CPP is president and academic director of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC a firm specialized in the training of payroll professionals. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today.
Ms. Lambert has lectured extensively on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients that have included Automatic Data Processing, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, and The Employer Group. Ms. Lambert has also served as a consultant and in-house trainer for businesses such as Sun Microsystems, Paychex, Fox Studios, Disney, County of Riverside, and City of Hesperia.
Ms. Lambert currently produces and presents audio seminars and webcasts for clients including Institute of Management & Administration (IOMA, Inc), Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), Center for Competitive Management (CCM), Business 21 Publishing and Progressive Business Conferences. She is currently the Editor for IOMA’s Payroll Manager’s Report and was a member of the board of advisors for the CCH, Incorporated "Payroll Management Guide" (disbanded). She is a contributing editor for the Payroll Practitioner’s Monthly and has authored, co-authored or edited numerous payroll publications, newsletters and articles.
Ms. Lambert is also the host of “the Payroll Hour” a radio program that explores and highlights the importance and vitality of the payroll function within the realms of politics, business and peoples everyday lives. The program is broadcast on Vegas All Net Radio from Las Vegas, Nevada and can also be accessed on the internet at www.vegasallnetradio.com.
Teaching and Writing Credits
Continuing Education
Ms. Lambert conceived of, created the teaching and student manual, and coordinated the program for the certificate in Payroll Practice and Management that has been offered on site through the Extended Education Offices of Chapman University, California State University Long Beach; National University; and California State University, Northridge. Through Ms. Lambert’s innovation, the Payroll Practice and Management Online Program is now being offered at Pierce College in WA, Chapman University in CA, Aims Community College in CO, Rock Valley Community College in IL, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Bucks County Community College in PA, Spartanburg Community College in SC, and in over 400 other colleges and universities nationwide through Gatlin Education Services.
The lists of publications, presentations, articles and audio conferences cover only selected items for brevity. Archives contain teaching and writing credits dating to the early 1990’s are available upon request.
Selected Presentations
BNA Webinars
June 12, 2008 How Payroll Cards Can Help You & Your Employees
May 15, 2008 Form W-4: What Every Employer Should Know
April 17, 2008 Child Support—What Payroll Doesn’t Know Can Hurt You
March 13, 2008 Form 941—Everything You need to Know
February 7, 2008 Payroll-California Style
November 14, 2007 Year End 2007 and Preparing for 2008
September 20, 2007 Handling Unclaimed Wages—What Payroll Needs to Know
Business 21 Publishing Audio Conferences
May 22, 2008 Taking the Guesswork Out of W-2’s, 1099’s and Independent Contractors
January 30, 2008 Taxing and reporting Fringe Benefits under Increased IRS Scrutiny
November 29, 2007 Taking the Guesswork out of W-2s, 1099s and Independent Contractors
November 15, 2007 Payroll Processing: Complying with New Rules for Your 2007 Year End
Center for Competitive Management Webinar
May 13, 2008 Documenting Payroll Procedures that Save Time and Money
March 11, 2008 2008 Garnishments Guidelines: Best Practices, Procedures and Compliance Techniques
February 12, 2008 Child Support Garnishments: Best Practices and Compliance Procedures
January 29, 2008 Payroll Cards: 7 Ways to Cut Costs and Increase Employee Satisfaction
December 11, 2007 Form W-4 Effective Processing and Compliance Procedures
November 16, 2007 Multistate Taxation: Accurate and Compliant Reporting Techniques
November 1, 2007 Form W-2: Ensure Compliance with SSA Regulations
October 17, 2007 Unclaimed Paychecks and Other Employee Property
September 25, 2007 Calculating Overtime Correctly
August 14, 2007 Payroll’s Definitive Guide to Garnishments
HRcertification Webcast Presentations
March 16, 2006 Garnishments
February 28, 2006 Form W-4 Best Practices
November 17, 2005 Preparing for Year End
September 13, 2005 Handling Unclaimed Wage
August 10, 2005 Managing Garnishments
July 12, 2005 Maximizing Customer Service in the Payroll Department
IOMA Audio Conferences
May 14, 2008 Overtime Rules: Are You Sure You’re Compliant?
May 8, 2008 Security in Payroll-Is Your Department Up to Code?
May 2, 2008 How to Change Your Payroll Frequency
April 22, 2008 Taxable and Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits: Withholding, Reporting & Compliance Issues
April 16, 2008 How to Run an Efficient Payroll Department
March 20, 2008 Garnishments Update: Best Practices for 2008
March 6, 2008 Payroll Cards: A Win-Win Situation for Those Not Using Direct Deposit
February 21, 2008 Best Practices for Customer Service for Payroll
December 4, 2007 Wage Reporting, Best Practices and Updates
October 31, 2007 Year end 2007 and Preparing for 2008
September 17, 2007 Unclaimed Property: Procedures and Responsibility for Payroll
September 5, 2007 Wage and Hour Compliance
August 1, 2007 Multistate Taxation and Reporting: Avoid Penalties Through Compliance
June 27, 2007 Wage and Hour Law in California
May 8, 2007 Overtime Rules: Are You Sure You’re Compliant? (Co sponsor ADP)
April 18, 2007 How to Run an Efficient Payroll Department
March 14, 2007 What You Need to Know About Garnishments
January 30, 2007 Form W-4: What Payroll Needs to Know
Progressive Business Audio Conferences
April 24, 2008 8 Steps to Running an Efficient Payroll Department
January 15, 2008 Form W-4: Guidelines to Ensure IRS Compliance
November 6, 2007 Year End Payroll Issues: The Ultimate Survival Guide
Thompson Interactive
April 23, 2008 Payroll Procedures Documentation: Improve Your Procedures and Avoid Costly Fines
May 29, 2008 Tax Levies and Creditor Garnishments-Managing the Upcoming Avalanche
June 4, 2008 Multistate Taxation and Reporting: Help for Complying with a Patchwork of Regulations
Books Authored
Complete Guide to California Payroll Compliance, IOMA (2008)
Complete Guide to Federal and State Payroll Compliance, IOMA (1993-2008)
Federal & State Wage/Hour Compliance Guide 2007, IOMA
Complete Guide to Federal and State Wage-Hour Compliance, IOMA (1996-2005)
A Complete Guide to Garnishments, IOMA (2004-2007)
The Complete Guide to Managing the Payroll Department-IOMA (2005-2008)
Payroll: A Guide to Running an Efficient Department, Wiley (2005)
E-Zines
Payroll Manager’s e-Alert, IOMA (2007-current)
Payroll Tax Alert, IOMA (2003-2006)
Newsletters
Payroll Manager’s Report, IOMA (2007-current)
Selected articles:
Stakes Have Gotten Higher for Responding to SSA No-Match Letters
Do Your Employees Have the Proper Visa Authorization to Work in the U.S.?
4 Steps to Ensure the Proper Handling of Abandoned Wages
Planning to Stay Ahead of Employee Year End Questions
Revisiting Your Employee vs. Independent Contractor Decision for the New Year
New Look for Social Security Cards
Establishing Training Goals for You and Your Staff for 2008
Payroll Practitioners’ Monthly, IOMA (2003-current)
Selected Articles:
How to Set up Your Payroll Training Program
How to Write Payroll Procedures
Taxation of your Multistate Employee
Are You Still Printing Checks? 31 Ways to Stop
Calculating Employee Garnishments in 2007
Is Your Payroll Department Ready in Case of an Emergency?
How to Navigate the Changes to the EEO-1 Report
Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws 23 Covered Areas to Watch
Paystubs and Paydates: Are You Compliant?
Department of Homeland Security Issues Safe Harbor Procedures for No-Match Letters
Preparing for Year End and 2008
OCSE Unveils New Income Withholding Order
Mindy Harada is an employment tax specialist and has over 19 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant, an employee with one of the Big 4 firms, and as a payroll tax auditor with the state of CA.
Ms. Harada provides consulting services encompassing the complete array of human resource and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization studies, downsize consulting, payroll tax compliance reviews, and independent contractor studies. Mindy represents clients in many different industries at both the state and federal level during independent contractor and payroll compliance audits.
Now a sole proprietor, Ms. Harada previously was the west coast practice leader for the Employment Tax Practice at Deloitte Tax LLP. Ms. Harada’s prior employment as a Tax Auditor IV with the Employment Development Department, State of California, has allowed her to assist clients undergoing a payroll tax audit. She spent two years as a Hearing Specialist before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, representing the EDD during the administrative appeals process.
Ms. Harada is a frequent presenter on various employment tax topics at APA events on the west coast and for several payroll service providers on a national basis. She has presented before the California Society of CPAs and has also spoken at several California Payroll Conferences as well as Conferences in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations throughout the country.
Ms. Harada holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with a Concentration in Accounting from San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. She is a Certified Payroll Professional.
Laurie M Fagundes, CPP is a payroll industry veteran with over 21 years of payroll management experience. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and earned her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation in 1992.
Laurie has managed the disbursement function of large corporations having been the Sr. Disbursements Manager with responsibility for Payroll and Accounts Payable at Excite@Home Corporation, Sr. Payroll Manager at DHL Airways, Inc. and Payroll Manager at Oracle Corporation. Her areas of responsibility have included payroll tax filing in all 50 states plus the U.S. possessions.
Since 2001 she has been working as an independent payroll consultant assisting corporations with payroll implementations, process reengineering, procedures documentation and outsourcing.
Payroll Practice and Management
GES 409 -- 80 hours
Instructor Bio
Vicki M. Lambert, CPP is president and academic director of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC a firm specialized in the training of payroll professionals. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today.
Ms. Lambert has lectured extensively on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients that have included Automatic Data Processing, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, and The Employer Group. Ms. Lambert has also served as a consultant and in-house trainer for businesses such as Sun Microsystems, Paychex, Fox Studios, Disney, County of Riverside, and City of Hesperia.
Ms. Lambert currently produces and presents audio seminars and webcasts for clients including Institute of Management & Administration (IOMA, Inc), Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), Center for Competitive Management (CCM), Business 21 Publishing and Progressive Business Conferences. She is currently the Editor for IOMA’s Payroll Manager’s Report and was a member of the board of advisors for the CCH, Incorporated "Payroll Management Guide" (disbanded). She is a contributing editor for the Payroll Practitioner’s Monthly and has authored, co-authored or edited numerous payroll publications, newsletters and articles.
Ms. Lambert is also the host of “the Payroll Hour” a radio program that explores and highlights the importance and vitality of the payroll function within the realms of politics, business and peoples everyday lives. The program is broadcast on Vegas All Net Radio from Las Vegas, Nevada and can also be accessed on the internet at www.vegasallnetradio.com.
Teaching and Writing Credits
Continuing Education
Ms. Lambert conceived of, created the teaching and student manual, and coordinated the program for the certificate in Payroll Practice and Management that has been offered on site through the Extended Education Offices of Chapman University, California State University Long Beach; National University; and California State University, Northridge. Through Ms. Lambert’s innovation, the Payroll Practice and Management Online Program is now being offered at Pierce College in WA, Chapman University in CA, Aims Community College in CO, Rock Valley Community College in IL, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Bucks County Community College in PA, Spartanburg Community College in SC, and in over 400 other colleges and universities nationwide through Gatlin Education Services.
The lists of publications, presentations, articles and audio conferences cover only selected items for brevity. Archives contain teaching and writing credits dating to the early 1990’s are available upon request.
Selected Presentations
BNA Webinars
June 12, 2008 How Payroll Cards Can Help You & Your Employees
May 15, 2008 Form W-4: What Every Employer Should Know
April 17, 2008 Child Support—What Payroll Doesn’t Know Can Hurt You
March 13, 2008 Form 941—Everything You need to Know
February 7, 2008 Payroll-California Style
November 14, 2007 Year End 2007 and Preparing for 2008
September 20, 2007 Handling Unclaimed Wages—What Payroll Needs to Know
Business 21 Publishing Audio Conferences
May 22, 2008 Taking the Guesswork Out of W-2’s, 1099’s and Independent Contractors
January 30, 2008 Taxing and reporting Fringe Benefits under Increased IRS Scrutiny
November 29, 2007 Taking the Guesswork out of W-2s, 1099s and Independent Contractors
November 15, 2007 Payroll Processing: Complying with New Rules for Your 2007 Year End
Center for Competitive Management Webinar
May 13, 2008 Documenting Payroll Procedures that Save Time and Money
March 11, 2008 2008 Garnishments Guidelines: Best Practices, Procedures and Compliance Techniques
February 12, 2008 Child Support Garnishments: Best Practices and Compliance Procedures
January 29, 2008 Payroll Cards: 7 Ways to Cut Costs and Increase Employee Satisfaction
December 11, 2007 Form W-4 Effective Processing and Compliance Procedures
November 16, 2007 Multistate Taxation: Accurate and Compliant Reporting Techniques
November 1, 2007 Form W-2: Ensure Compliance with SSA Regulations
October 17, 2007 Unclaimed Paychecks and Other Employee Property
September 25, 2007 Calculating Overtime Correctly
August 14, 2007 Payroll’s Definitive Guide to Garnishments
HRcertification Webcast Presentations
March 16, 2006 Garnishments
February 28, 2006 Form W-4 Best Practices
November 17, 2005 Preparing for Year End
September 13, 2005 Handling Unclaimed Wage
August 10, 2005 Managing Garnishments
July 12, 2005 Maximizing Customer Service in the Payroll Department
IOMA Audio Conferences
May 14, 2008 Overtime Rules: Are You Sure You’re Compliant?
May 8, 2008 Security in Payroll-Is Your Department Up to Code?
May 2, 2008 How to Change Your Payroll Frequency
April 22, 2008 Taxable and Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits: Withholding, Reporting & Compliance Issues
April 16, 2008 How to Run an Efficient Payroll Department
March 20, 2008 Garnishments Update: Best Practices for 2008
March 6, 2008 Payroll Cards: A Win-Win Situation for Those Not Using Direct Deposit
February 21, 2008 Best Practices for Customer Service for Payroll
December 4, 2007 Wage Reporting, Best Practices and Updates
October 31, 2007 Year end 2007 and Preparing for 2008
September 17, 2007 Unclaimed Property: Procedures and Responsibility for Payroll
September 5, 2007 Wage and Hour Compliance
August 1, 2007 Multistate Taxation and Reporting: Avoid Penalties Through Compliance
June 27, 2007 Wage and Hour Law in California
May 8, 2007 Overtime Rules: Are You Sure You’re Compliant? (Co sponsor ADP)
April 18, 2007 How to Run an Efficient Payroll Department
March 14, 2007 What You Need to Know About Garnishments
January 30, 2007 Form W-4: What Payroll Needs to Know
Progressive Business Audio Conferences
April 24, 2008 8 Steps to Running an Efficient Payroll Department
January 15, 2008 Form W-4: Guidelines to Ensure IRS Compliance
November 6, 2007 Year End Payroll Issues: The Ultimate Survival Guide
Thompson Interactive
April 23, 2008 Payroll Procedures Documentation: Improve Your Procedures and Avoid Costly Fines
May 29, 2008 Tax Levies and Creditor Garnishments-Managing the Upcoming Avalanche
June 4, 2008 Multistate Taxation and Reporting: Help for Complying with a Patchwork of Regulations
Books Authored
Complete Guide to California Payroll Compliance, IOMA (2008)
Complete Guide to Federal and State Payroll Compliance, IOMA (1993-2008)
Federal & State Wage/Hour Compliance Guide 2007, IOMA
Complete Guide to Federal and State Wage-Hour Compliance, IOMA (1996-2005)
A Complete Guide to Garnishments, IOMA (2004-2007)
The Complete Guide to Managing the Payroll Department-IOMA (2005-2008)
Payroll: A Guide to Running an Efficient Department, Wiley (2005)
E-Zines
Payroll Manager’s e-Alert, IOMA (2007-current)
Payroll Tax Alert, IOMA (2003-2006)
Newsletters
Payroll Manager’s Report, IOMA (2007-current)
Selected articles:
Stakes Have Gotten Higher for Responding to SSA No-Match Letters
Do Your Employees Have the Proper Visa Authorization to Work in the U.S.?
4 Steps to Ensure the Proper Handling of Abandoned Wages
Planning to Stay Ahead of Employee Year End Questions
Revisiting Your Employee vs. Independent Contractor Decision for the New Year
New Look for Social Security Cards
Establishing Training Goals for You and Your Staff for 2008
Payroll Practitioners’ Monthly, IOMA (2003-current)
Selected Articles:
How to Set up Your Payroll Training Program
How to Write Payroll Procedures
Taxation of your Multistate Employee
Are You Still Printing Checks? 31 Ways to Stop
Calculating Employee Garnishments in 2007
Is Your Payroll Department Ready in Case of an Emergency?
How to Navigate the Changes to the EEO-1 Report
Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws 23 Covered Areas to Watch
Paystubs and Paydates: Are You Compliant?
Department of Homeland Security Issues Safe Harbor Procedures for No-Match Letters
Preparing for Year End and 2008
OCSE Unveils New Income Withholding Order
Mindy Harada is an employment tax specialist and has over 19 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant, an employee with one of the Big 4 firms, and as a payroll tax auditor with the state of CA.
Ms. Harada provides consulting services encompassing the complete array of human resource and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization studies, downsize consulting, payroll tax compliance reviews, and independent contractor studies. Mindy represents clients in many different industries at both the state and federal level during independent contractor and payroll compliance audits.
Now a sole proprietor, Ms. Harada previously was the west coast practice leader for the Employment Tax Practice at Deloitte Tax LLP. Ms. Harada’s prior employment as a Tax Auditor IV with the Employment Development Department, State of California, has allowed her to assist clients undergoing a payroll tax audit. She spent two years as a Hearing Specialist before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, representing the EDD during the administrative appeals process.
Ms. Harada is a frequent presenter on various employment tax topics at APA events on the west coast and for several payroll service providers on a national basis. She has presented before the California Society of CPAs and has also spoken at several California Payroll Conferences as well as Conferences in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations throughout the country.
Ms. Harada holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with a Concentration in Accounting from San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. She is a Certified Payroll Professional.
Laurie M Fagundes, CPP is a payroll industry veteran with over 21 years of payroll management experience. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and earned her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation in 1992.
Laurie has managed the disbursement function of large corporations having been the Sr. Disbursements Manager with responsibility for Payroll and Accounts Payable at Excite@Home Corporation, Sr. Payroll Manager at DHL Airways, Inc. and Payroll Manager at Oracle Corporation. Her areas of responsibility have included payroll tax filing in all 50 states plus the U.S. possessions.
Since 2001 she has been working as an independent payroll consultant assisting corporations with payroll implementations, process reengineering, procedures documentation and outsourcing.
