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Welcome to Podbytes! Listen to KPMG in Canada leaders and subject matter experts on a vast range of topics including our Audit, Tax, Advisory and Enterprise services. | Bienvenue sur PodBytes! Écoutez les dirigeants et les experts techniques de KPMG au Canada parler d’une vaste gamme de sujets, dont nos services-conseils et nos services aux entreprises, d’audit et de fiscalité.
Episodes
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Episode 1: Supply Chain Disruptors | Manufacturing in Canada
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
The Manufacturing industry is on the brink of another major revolution. Sit down with Don Matthew, National Sector Leader for KPMG in Canada’s Manufacturing group, and thought leaders to discuss how big ideas and bold actions can propel the Manufacturing industry into the next era. In this episode dive into the challenges and trends facing Supply chains alongside Mimi Vu, Director, Supply Chain Advisory, KPMG in Canada and Vincent Dixon, Partner, Supply Chain Solutions, KPMG in Canada.
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
On the second episode of Delivering on ESG commitments, Doron Telem, National Leader, ESG, interviews KPMGers Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora, Partner, Management Consulting, People & Change and Steffen Kramer, Senior Manager, ESG and Sustainability. They discuss why the social component of ESG is critical to an organization’s success, the direct and indirect impacts of human rights legislations across the enterprise, and what leaders should be considering as they evaluate future business models.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Episode 5: Breaking barriers – Inclusion in the world of NFTs | Women Talk Tech
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
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.
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Episode 2: Retooling the workforce | Manufacturing in Canada
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
One of the key ingredients to output and growth in manufacturing is the labour required to get the job done. It seems that no industry is been safe from the labor shortage forced upon the world by the pandemic. Manufacturers need to rethink when their people work, how they carry out their jobs and what they work for. Join Don Mathew, National Sector Leader for KPMG in Canada’s Manufacturing group and Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora, Partner, National Inclusion and Diversity Practice Leader, KPMG in Canada for this discussion.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
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 challenges that could arise if a plan is not in place and the succession options that are available.
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode 6: Navigating blockchain technology and the crypto space | Women Talk Tech
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
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.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Episode 3: Building a connected ecosystem | Manufacturing in Canada
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Industry 4.0 is a revolution driven by advancements in technology and integrates physical operations with smart digital technologies to create a more holistic, interconnected, and a cyber-physical system for manufacturers. A connected ecosystem acts as a building block for manufacturers in realizing the industry 4.0 benefits. Join Don Matthew, National Sector Leader for KPMG in Canada’s Manufacturing group, as he passes on his role to Alison Glober, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG in Canada, and discusses the future of manufacturing with connected machines and i4.0.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Episode 7: Shining the ‘light’ on Lighthouse in Quebec | Women Talk Tech
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
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.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
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, break down the fundamentals of estate planning and strategies to consider in our latest episode.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Episode 1: City of Campbell River| Preparing for Asset Retirement Obligations
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs) are not only a financial concern, but also an environmental and legal one. Organizations must take into account not only the cost of decommissioning, but also the impact of the environment and compliance with relevant regulations. Join us as we discuss key implementation strategies with Vanessa Green, Accountant III with the City of Campbell River.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Episode 2: Alberta Health Services | Preparing for Asset Retirement Obligations
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
AROs are a critical aspect of asset management, requiring organizations to plan and budget for the eventual retirement of assets. Failing to properly manage AROs can lead to significant financial and regulatory risks. In this episode we are joined by Martin Kinyua, Director of Financial Reporting at Alberta Health Services discussing practical applications of PS 3280.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Episode 3: Government of Yukon | Preparing for Asset Retirement Obligations
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by Catherine Marangu, Project Lead, Financial Accounting and Policy Review at Government of Yukon, sharing their perspective on the implementation challenges of AROs and the key role stakeholders play in the process.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Episode 8: Creating the ‘digital footprint’ for your career | Women Talk Tech
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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 how Deanna’s previous roles led her to where she is today while also learning some tips and tricks on how to make your mark in today’s world of social media.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Episode 1: Be careful who you trust | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
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 Rehman as they explore stories, schemes and help you and your organization navigate these risks.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
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 to take.