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.

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.