KPMG in Ireland

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 altern...

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_lync...

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.

Digital assets continue to remain in the news, but what’s next for blockchain and digital assets? Maria Flannery, Audit Partner who leads KPMG’s Blockchain and Digital Assets working group, talks to Elaine Stafford about the evolution of bitcoin, regulation, how these technologies work and how they will impact the accounting profession.

In the first episode of our second season of Capital Ideas, David O'Kelly speaks to Seamus Farrell, Founder and CEO of SF Engineering, which has grown from a start-up in the early 1980s to a multi-million global brand serving the world's leading food brands across Ireland and the UK. Seamus talks to David about the growth of his business and how private equity backing has helped accelerate their g...

The European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will lead to a fundamental change in corporate reporting and represents the most significant transformation in corporate reporting in the last 25 years. Conor Holland, Principal, ESG Reporting & Assurance at KPMG, talks to Elaine Stafford about the CSRD and how this will impact Irish businesses.

Businesses are continuously facing new, complex and challenging accounting and financial reporting issues that arise from various scenarios. David Drought, Lead Director in the Accounting Advisory group at KPMG, talks to Elaine Stafford about regulatory updates, GAAP conversions, group reorganisations, acquisition accounting, share-based payments and the importance of keeping up to date with accou...

With rising interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty, what accounting considerations may be impacted by the current economic environment? Úna Curtis, Principal in the Department of Professional Practice at KPMG, talks to Elaine Stafford about impairment testing, including the impact of inflation and discount rates, discount rates on provisions, how to deal with vacant leased assets and disc...

Tune in to hear Leona’s analysis after finishing in 2nd place at the CME Group Tour Championship

Laura McCoy leads Elysian Capital's operations in Ireland. Laura talks to David O’Kelly about her return to Ireland following a stint in London, the importance of organisational culture, her experience of working through tough economic conditions, building relationships with management teams and more on the latest episode of Capital Ideas. 

Neil McGowan of MML Capital Ireland speaks to David O'Kelly about everything from ESG considerations during deals, how unforeseen circumstances can affect a deal, providing clients with international market access and his experience of starting up a private equity fund in Ireland.

John Dolan of Cardinal Capital Group talks to KPMG’s David O’Kelly about everything from why Irish private equity is more conservative when it comes to using debt compared to International PE, strategies for expanding and internationalising your business and how the current volatile global environment doesn't necessarily mean difficult times for dealmaking.  

Listen to Leona Maguire discuss her excitement for the return of the KPMG Women's Irish Open and its impact on the growth of the game and our future stars in Ireland. 

KPMG's David O'Kelly speaks to Peter Garvey, Partner at Melior Equity Partners about everything from how private equity works with businesses to drive growth and create confidence, how demanding - both emotionally and physically - getting a deal done can be, and about what Peter's favourite deal that he's advised on is.

KPMG's David O'Kelly chats to Laura Dillon of Waterland, a pan-European independent private equity investment group that supports entrepreneurs in realising their growth ambitions. David and Laura talk about everything from how to access capital from private equity, the role of founders post-investment, what’s expected of management teams during a deal and more. 

Leona Maguire speaks about an unforgettable week and making Irish history. 

Colm O'Neill speaks to Dani Michaux, EMA Cyber Security Lead about the state of cyber crime in 2022.

In the latest edition of our Delivering Digital podcast,  Colm O’Neill  speaks to KPMG’s digital leaders  Owen Lewis  and  Johney Burke  about the 6 of the top digital trends we expect to see in 2022. From combating the digital talent shortage, to sustainability, to the metaverse; CIOs, CTOs and digital leaders across all industries, will have a busy year of new challenges and opportunities. Colm,...