KPMG in Ireland

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.