What roles do people, processes, technology, and data play in shaping the future of financial reporting in audit?In our latest podcast, our host for the episode, Matt Campbell (CTO, Audit, KPMG in the UK) was joined by Rachel Kirkham (Vice P

The latest developments for ESG reporting in the US

Jan 29th, 2024 13m 38s

In this podcast, we were joined by Hilary Eastman, Partner and Head of ESG reporting at KPMG UK and Anita Chan, Audit Partner at KPMG US as they dive into the latest developments within ESG reporting in the US, the SEC rules, what companies nee

The findings from the annual corporate reporting review with the FRC

Jan 3rd, 2024 18m 56s

Greg Stinson, Partner and Head of Accounting Advisory Services (AAS), is our host for this episode and is joined by Manisha Santchurn who leads our Corporate Reporting team at KPMG and Geoff LeGouais from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

The relevance of AI for audit

Dec 19th, 2023 10m 13s

In this podcast, Matthew Campbell CTO of Audit at KPMG UK and Mark Wallington, Audit Tech Partner, KPMG UK discuss the relevance of AI in audit.Listen in as they discuss the rise of AI over the years, it’s capabilities today, and how we apply

Takeaways from the 2023 proxy season

Dec 6th, 2023 10m 21s

In this podcast, we were joined by Sophie Gauthier-Beaudoin, Head of Investor Engagement as we delve into a topic that holds significant weight in the world of corporate governance, the review of the 2023 proxy season.Find out the key themes a

Audit & Corporate Governance reforms: Update on recent announcements – what should companies do next?

Nov 28th, 2023 14m 2s

Last month, the Government announced that it had withdrawn the proposed changes to Companies Act which introduced new requirements. In addition, the King’s Speech in November did not include primary legislation needed to set up the Audit, Repor

The latest topical accounting and reporting issues

Jul 10th, 2023 59m 45s

In this podcast, KPMG's Accounting Advisory Services experts joined together in the first ever live panel discussion broadcasted from the KPMG studio to reflect on the latest topical accounting and reporting issues.The session focussed on th

The ’S’ in ESG - a renewed focus

May 31st, 2023 11m 57s

With social issues being pushed up the agenda for UK reporters, stakeholders are now wanting to understand more about how social factors are critical and material to reporters, their business, and their operations. In this episode, we are joine

Accounting and reporting priorities - a forward look with the FRC

Apr 18th, 2023 19m 17s

At our recent webinar, we found that 26% of our attendees see Corporate Governance and Audit Reform and the changes being proposed to UK GAAP as their primary work-related challenge over the next 12 months.In this episode our host, Greg Stin

Internal controls - reviewing, reporting and assurance

Mar 8th, 2023 23m 38s

Whether you are still in the 'wait and see' mode, or have started commencing programmes to implement or improve your controls framework, there are still some unknowns on how businesses will need to respond to some of the anticipated UK Corporat

CSRD: Is your organisation prepared for a new level of ESG reporting?

Feb 8th, 2023 25m 35s

The EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive also known as the CSRD is transforming ESG reporting. Almost 50,000 companies are subject to mandatory sustainability reporting. Even companies with longstanding experience in sustainabi

Is Transparency on Track?

Jan 16th, 2023 19m 22s

In this episode, Alexia Perversi, Senior Manager of ESG Reporting, our host for this episode is joined by Tatiana Hardy-Stotz, Senior Manager of ESG Reporting to talk through some of the headlines uncovered as part of KPMG's UK Sustainability S

Reflections of COP27 - The future of ESG reporting and assurance

Dec 5th, 2022 35m 31s

In this episode, we are joined by George Richards, our Partner and Head of ESG reporting and assurance, and Sahil Malhotra, our Senior Manager for ESG reporting where they share their views on all things COP27. With an increased focus on report

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – what does this mean for audit and how can businesses leverage technology?

Oct 21st, 2022 14m 24s

What does the future of audit look like? How are businesses using cutting-edge technology, automation and AI for audit and assurance engagements to manage risk and obtain assurance?In this episode we are joined by our Chief Technology Officer,

People, planet and profit: Building trust and integrity in the boardroom

Jul 12th, 2022 29m 10s

In this episode we are joined by Oonagh Harpur to explore culture – how it can be measured, what it means for boards and the implications for corporate reporting and assurance.Oonagh is our Independent Non-Executive Director and has over 30 ye

In conversation with Jon Thompson from the FRC

Jun 27th, 2022 29m 34s

In this episode, Sir Jon Thompson, Chief Executive of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) shares his views on the progress made on the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consultation on “Restoring trust in audit an

Ukraine crisis: what global geopolitical volatility means for business

Mar 25th, 2022 40m 53s

As the Russian-Ukraine war unfolds, companies have had to move quickly to ensure the safety of their workers while girding themselves for the economic impacts and operational disruption to come. In this episode we are joined by Derek Leatherdal

Future of Audit Global podcast - Innovation in audit

Feb 21st, 2022 28m 12s

This episode discusses innovation in audit and how technology, including AI and new ways of working, are shaping the future of the profession.Hosted by Larry Bradley, we hear from Eli Fathi, Chair and former CEO at MindBridge, Sebastian Stöckl

How can corporates address climate risks and exposures? - Part 2

Jan 12th, 2022 24m 21s

In part 2 of our episode on how corporates can address climate risks and exposures, we continue our discussion from part 1 with Simon Henry, a Non-Executive Director, and Simon Virley, our Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources at

How can corporates address climate risks and exposures? - Part 1

Jan 5th, 2022 25m 59s

In part 1 of our podcast episode on how corporates can address climate risks and exposures, we are joined by Simon Henry, a Non-Executive Director, and Simon Virley, our Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources at KPMG in the UK. In

Corporate governance: Are UK practices as tight and transparent as they should be?

Dec 14th, 2021 33m 56s

Our KPMG host Michelle Hinchliffe is joined by David Styles, Director of Corporate Governance and Stewardship at the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Peter Swabey, Policy and Research Director at the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ire

Geraldine Lawlor and Jonathan Evans, KPMG - What should a Director be doing to reduce fraud risks?

Nov 18th, 2021 32m 49s

On our most recent episode, we were joined by Geraldine Lawlor, Global Head of Financial Crime and Jonathan Evans, the Chair of our Public Interest Committee and former Director General of MI5 to talk about financial crime and cyber risk. With

Dylan Whitfield, HSBC – A forensic analyst’s view on audit and corporate governance reform

Jul 1st, 2021 30m 21s

In this episode, KPMG host Michelle Hinchliffe is joined by Dylan Whitfield, Head of Forensic Accounting within Global Research at HSBC. Dylan shares his insights about what analysts and investors think of the BEIS consultation on Restoring tru

Clare Payn, Senior Global ESG and Diversity Manager at LGIM – Investor priorities

Jun 22nd, 2021 32m 7s

In this episode we welcome Clare Payn, Senior Global ESG and Diversity Manager at LGIM, to discuss investor priorities and the role that institutional investors play in driving enhancements in corporate reporting more broadly.Clare provides he

Alun Bowen, Severstal - Audit and Assurance Policy

Jun 8th, 2021 30m 31s

In this episode, KPMG host Michelle Hinchliffe is joined by Alun Bowen, Chair of the Audit Committee Chair at Severstal, Russia’s largest fully integrated steel company, to discuss the Audit and Assurance Policy which was initially recommended