KPMG in Ireland

Challenges in today’s financial reporting environment - Conversations with Auditors, season 1, episode 2

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 accountancy standards.

Accounting in uncertain times - Conversations with Auditors, season 1, episode 1

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 disclosures on climate matters.

2nd place on the last LPGA tour of the year!

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

Organisational culture, Laura McCoy, Elysian Capital: Capital Ideas, season 1, episode 5

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. 

ESG & deals, Neil McGowan, MML Capital Ireland: Capital Ideas, season 1, episode 4

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.

Private equity in Ireland, John Dolan, Cardinal Capital Group: Capital Ideas, season 1, episode 3

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.  

Leona Maguire & the KPMG Women’s Irish Open

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. 

Getting deals done, Peter Garvey, Melior Equity Partners: Capital Ideas, season 1, episode 2

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.

Accessing capital from private equity, Laura Dillon, Waterland Private Equity: Capital Ideas, season 1, episode 1

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 on a week she’ll never forget

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