KPMG Podbytes

How do you transition your career in tech to a different industry? In this episode of Women Talk Tech, Jennie Sadler, Tax Transformation Senior Manager, and Derlaine Brito, Tax Transformation Manager, discuss Derlaine’s journey to KPMG from the traditional manufacturing industry to the non-traditional tech area in financial services. Derlaine also shares her challenges, career goals, and how she l...

As your organization grows and matures, are you consciously asking the right questions? In Episode 4, Mo Asgari, Co-Founder & President of PokerLab, emphasized the importance of value add and the secret ingredient that ultimately led to the success of his business. Learn more as he shares his perspective on how technology transforms businesses.

In Episode 3, we’ve invited Jayesh Parmar, Co-CEO and Founder of Gunkii, to share his journey in the startup ecosystem. Having incubated his startups in San Francisco, to now bringing innovation to the market. Tune into this discussion to learn about his business model and how that differentiates his company in the market.

Not only do we rely on others when we are struggling with our mental health, but friends, family, and colleagues may also struggle with offering support; no one struggles alone. In this episode we talk about how our mental health has impacted those around us, and how we have struggled to be there for others.  We also share some of our biggest learnings or 'ah-ha' moments in supporting those around...

Join us in Episode 2 as we delve into the fascinating world where the human experience meets the disruptive force of AI. Special guest Cameron Burke, Technology Partner at Fort Capital, shares his unique perspective on innovation and the game-changing influence of GenAI in business. Prepare for a captivating exploration of reclaiming passion and regaining control in the face of technological advan...

Uncover the untold scaling stories in BC with Anna Sainsbury, CEO of GeoComply, and Tomica Divic, Interim President and CEO of Innovate BC's groundbreaking unicorn study. Join us in Episode 1 for remarkable insights, challenges, and opportunities in entrepreneurship.  

This episode is about the hot topic of work-life balance.  Finding the balance that is right for you is important as it not only improves your mental health, but it helps reduce stress, and prevents burnout. But what does balance really mean?  We talk about a few different concepts to achieving a work-life blend that is right for you - whether that is balance, integration, or even volleying.  List...

Being resilient means being able to manage challenges or life events, recover quickly from them, and even grow or improve as a result of these challenges.  But being resilient does not mean that people don’t experience stress, emotions, setbacks, or even suffering – being resilient is more about how you work through those challenges.  In this episode we talk about what resilience means to us, the...

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we look at how businesses can move the dial when it comes to awareness around creating, using and interacting with AI in an ethical, responsible and inclusive manner. Tune in as Zoe Willis, National Data and Digital Leader and Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora, Partner in the People & Change practice and National Leader of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Services share the...

When we talk about mental health, we can either focus on breaking the stigma with mental illness or mental health challenges, or we can focus on how to maintain positive mental health.  Enhancing positive mental health is possible for everyone, even those with a mental illness.  And people can recover from mental illness, and even thrive!  In this episode, we share more of our mental health story,...

Liezel Pistorius and Amrit Dev, Senior Managers in KPMG in Canada's Forensic practice, join host Adam Rodricks and recurring guest Kunal Bhasin from KPMG in Canada’s Cryptoassets & Blockchain CoE to discuss fraud and financial crimes in the cryptoassets industry.

Mental Health week kicks off May each year.  With that in mind, get ready for our newest 4-part podcast series release called, This is me: striving to thrive. We encourage you to take each week this month to listen to the newest episode.  I will be joined by a special guest over the course of the month and we will share our authentic stories about struggles, supports, setbacks, and how we strive t...

Nic Carter, Partner at Castle Island Ventures joins our host Adam Rodricks (National Lead, Digital Services), Kareem Sadek (Partner, Technology Risk Consulting) and Kunal Bhasin (Director & Co-Lead, Cryptoassets & Blockchain CoE, Advisory Services) on this episode of our State of Cryptoasets podcast series. Their discussion focused on proof of reserves, including leading practices, regulat...

What does it really mean to work in a technology team, such as Ignition Tax, at KPMG in Canada? What initiatives are in place at the firm to help empower women in this male-dominated industry? In this episode of Women Talk Tech, Shery Mormile (Strategy & Operations Lead) and Cynthia Wang (Product Owner) break down their career journeys and share details about their day-to-day on the Ignition Tax t...

In the fourth episode of the Fraudcast series, our hosts Jazz Clemente and Frédéric LeBlond discuss the story of a man who took advantage of an organization built to help those in need. Karen Grogan, Partner, Forensic Services joins to discuss why fraud can occur at non-profit and charitable organizations, behaviors of a fraudster and steps NPOs can take to help prevent fraud. 

In episode 3 of our Fraudcast series, we discuss stories of rule-bending and breaking, of tricksters who believed themselves immune to scrutiny, and the fallout of their actions. Kas Rehman, Partner, Forensic services joins to share recommendations and best practices for conflicts of interest and unethical conduct. 

Join hosts, Jazz Clemente, and Frederic LeBlond, of KPMG in Canada’s Forensics practice as they tell the story of a man who lived a double life and how his ambition to succeed led him to create one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Canadian History. They will be joined by Karen Grogan, Partner in KPMG’s Forensics practice to discuss signs of a Ponzi scheme, how we can protect ourselves and actions t...

In our Fraudcast series we will unravel fraud cases in the news to uncover what happened and explore lessons learned. In the first episode we will be discussing stories of deceit and deception, of vulnerable people who just wish they could have known better, the unfortunate victims of scams. Join Jazz Clemente and Frederic LeBlond, of KPMG in Canada’s Forensics practice along with guest, Kas Rehma...

Although social media may not be considered a traditional career in technology, it certainly plays an integral role for many companies today. In this episode of Women Talk Tech, host, Mirna Ibrahim, Marketing Manager, GTA Financial Services, speaks to special guest Deanna Spagnuolo, National Marketing Specialist, Social Growth about Deanna’s journey into social media at KPMG in Canada. Discover ho...

With no liquidity available, inheriting an estate tax liability can be a significant challenge for privately owned real estate companies. This is where estate planning comes to play by helping owners take proper steps to cap and fund the potential liability. Tom Rothfischer, KPMG in Canada's National Leader for Building, Construction & Real Estate, and Lorne Shillinger, GTA Family Office Leader, b...

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we shine a light on Lighthouse in Quebec. What does the team do and how did Lighthouse in Quebec come to life? Tune in as Patricia Boisclair, a Senior Manager in KPMG in Canada’s Digital Strategy & Transformation practice, gets the inside scoop from Ravy Por, Partner and Lighthouse in Quebec leader.

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, Nancy Chase, National Leader of KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice in Canada and Emily Zhao, Manager in IT Risk Consulting, talk about inclusivity in the crypto space, how we can encourage more women to be active in this space, and Emily’s personal crypto journey.

The lack of a succession plan can have significant implications on any operating business, especially a real estate business. KPMG in Canada’s National Leader for Building, Construction & Real Estate, Tom Rothfischer, speaks with Roque Hsieh, GVA Real Estate Leader, and Steve Carreiro, GVA Family Officer Leader, about succession planning for privately owned real estate companies. Learn about the c...

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we connect with the co-founders of World of Women (WoW), Yam Karkai and Raphael Malavieille, to discuss the essential role ID&E has to play in the world of crypto and NFTs, the WoW journey from art to NFTs and the true value behind NFT use cases.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. When it comes to digital ID, let's consider what this step might look like. In the final episode of our Destination Digital ID series we hear from each of the specialists we heard from before, as they return to impart key calls to action for Canadian citizens, businesses and governments.