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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
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Episode 3: Rules for thee, not rules for me | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
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.
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Episode 4: A charity for me | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Episode 9: Igniting change in tech | Women Talk Tech
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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 team.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Episode 12: Proof of Reserves | The State of Digital Assets
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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, regulations and some of the challenges for implementation and maintenance.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Teaser - This Is Me: Striving to Thrive | Come As You Are
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
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 to thrive.
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Episode 13: Unmasking Crypto Crimes | The State of Digital Assets
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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.
Monday May 01, 2023
Episode 1: Break the Stigma | Come As You Are
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
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, how stigma has impacted our ability to thrive, and how we work to overcome this each day.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Episode 10: How can businesses address AI’s bias problem? | Women Talk Tech
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
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 their insights on AI’s bias problem.
Monday May 08, 2023
Episode 2: Developing Resiliency | Come As You Are
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
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 challenges we experience with resiliency, and how we work on developing resiliency.
Monday May 15, 2023
Episode 3: Finding Balance | Come As You Are
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
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. Listen to learn more about our experiences with finding balance and how that has changed overtime.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Episode 1: The Unicorn | Insiders
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Episode 2: Cameron Burke | Insiders
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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 advancements.
Monday May 22, 2023
Episode 4: Being There for Others | Come As You Are
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
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 us with their mental health.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Episode 3: Gunkii | Insiders
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
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.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Episode 4: People First Innovation | Insiders
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
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.