KPMG in Ireland

Hybrid working and e-commerce have accelerated how we work and live, and generative AI is expected to reshape the future of work even more. Emma O'Driscoll, Audit Partner, and Susan Moylan, Associate Director, Management Consulting at KPMG, talk to Hugh Tonge, Audit Director, about hybrid working models, how flexibility is more attractive than salary, and the impact of AI and automation on the future of work in the audit profession.

How does a venture capitalist evaluate potential investments, scale up businesses and plan exit strategies? In this episode of Capital Ideas, KPMG's David O'Kelly talks to John O'Sullivan, General Partner at ACT Venture Capital, one of the leading technology investors in Europe. John shares his insights on what makes a successful venture capital deal, how he supports entrepreneurs in growing their companies and what factors influence the timing and mode of exit.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform auditing by automating procedures and enhancing audit quality. At the same time, blockchain technology will radically change the future of audit. Maria Flannery, Head of Digital Assets and Lucy Mac Auley, Director, Management Consulting at KPMG, talk to Niall Savage, Head of Audit Markets, about how AI and blockchain technology are changing the auditing landscape, how their capabilities interlink with one another and their impact on the future of audit.

Rachael Blackmore joins Jane Mangan, former Irish Jockey and RTE broadcaster for an exclusive interview ahead of Cheltenham Racing Festival.

Ireland's domestic private and family-owned businesses face many challenges, and the auditor can play a significant role in addressing these challenges, exploring opportunities and helping with their strategic direction. From AI and audit quality to private equity and succession planning, Colin O'Brien, Non-Executive Director and Alan Bromell, Head of Private Enterprise at KPMG, talk to Clare Taylor, Audit Director, about how the auditor's role is evolving and what the future looks like for Irish private businesses.

With the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) finalised, companies in scope need to prepare now for ESRS reporting. For some companies, this will be as early as 2024, with reporting due in 2025. Eva Sheehy, Director, ESG Reporting & Assurance and Shane O’Reilly, Managing Director, Sustainable Futures at KPMG, talk to Niall Savage, Head of Audit Markets, about how companies are preparing and the operational issues they will have to navigate for enhanced sustainability reporting.

Are you ready for the new SEPA Instant Payments mandate and the incoming PSD3 / PSR regulations? Do you understand the implications for financial institutions in Ireland? In the first episode of our “Banking and Capital Markets” podcast series, KPMGs Owen Lewis and Tony Smith discuss the issues with Gill Byrne (Head of Payments with BPFI) whilst assessing the fast evolving European payments environment.

Obstacles, lack of recognition budgets and finding balance. Alice Doyle from the IFA sharing her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for women in farming and agribusiness.

Trailblazer, Mary Coughlan, Ireland’s first female Minister for Agriculture, shares perspectives on her career journey and the importance of leadership and visibility to overcome gender imbalances in Irish agri-business.

Education, stereotypes, retaining talent and the role for women. Professor Thia Hennessy discussing career journeys and the celebration of women in farming and agribusiness.

Alternative Investment Episode 3: Andrew Farmer, Director in KPMG Ireland's Sustainable Futures practice discusses practical ESG considerations and the impact across alternative investments with Philip Murphy, Tax Partner in Alternative Investments.

In the second episode of our “Spotlight on Alternatives” podcast series, Gareth Bryan, Tax Partner and Head of Asset Management Tax in KPMG Ireland discussing topical tax issues with Philip Murphy, Tax Partner in Alternative Investments. The discussion includes Gareth’s thoughts on the impact of developments such as interest limitation rules and the anticipated Unshell Directive (ATAD 3) on alternative investment structures, in addition to some comments on the recently launched Department of Finance consultation regarding the funds sector in Ireland.

Deirdre Fortune, KPMG’s Global Head of Asset Management Tax discusses key global trends and issues impacting alternative investment funds with Philip Murphy, Tax Partner in Alternative Investments.

KPMG's David O'Kelly speaks to Leo Casey, who leads BGF's operations in Ireland. Leo explains how BGF differentiate by acting as a minority investor. He also talks about how to learn from your mistakes and about what makes a business attractive for investment, particularly in a challenging economy.

KPMG's Head of Corporate Finance and EMA Head of Infrastructure Michele Connolly and Head of Sustainable Futures Russell Smyth speak to Colm O'Neill about Ireland's renewables success to date and the infrastructure challenges and investment required for the transition, from housing retrofits to grid upgrades and renewable energy projects.

Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer in the Economic Analysis division of the Economic and Social Research Institute speaks to KPMG's Colm O'Neill about the complexity of Ireland's energy transition, her reaction to Ireland's first ever offshore wind auction and what the industry can do to attract more women. Muireann's Twitter/X thread referred to in this episode: https://twitter.com/mu_lynch/status/1656909522621825026

Colm is joined by David Kelly to discuss the role of Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) play in the overall Energy system, the infrastructure to support it and how GNI will transform their business to fall in line with Government policy and how this will support Ireland.

Colm O’Neill and Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer at University College Cork (UCC), team up on this Podcast to discuss what our future will look like being run by renewable energy and what changes we need to make to get there. They will also look at the blockage to the changes we need to make.

Ian O'Hora, Head of Engineering & Green Economy joins KPMG’s Colm O’Neill in our first edition of Energy Exchange. They discuss the rich ecosystem in Ireland enhancing the attractiveness for FDI, the challenge of Data Centres and what the IDA are doing to enable Ireland’s energy future.

We are facing a new era in audit. In the final episode of the podcast series, Niall Savage, Partner, and Head of Audit Markets, talks to Elaine Stafford, where they recap on the series and talk about how audit and the profession have evolved, how technology is transforming the work and the critical role auditors will play in addressing climate change and much more.