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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.

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75 episodes
Updated March 24

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Mar 22, 2023 · 26 min
Episode 3: Rules for thee, not rules for me | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery
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.
Mar 9, 2023 · 18 min
Episode 2: Ventures of lies - Ponzi schemes| Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery
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.
Mar 9, 2023 · 21 min
Episode 1: Be careful who you trust | Fraudcast: stories of tricks & treachery
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.
Feb 7, 2023 · 7 min
Episode 8: Creating the ‘digital footprint’ for your career | Women Talk Tech
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.
Dec 9, 2022 · 14 min
Episode 2: The role of estate planning for real estate | Real Estate and Construction in Canada
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.
Nov 22, 2022 · 10 min
Episode 7: Shining the ‘light’ on Lighthouse in Quebec | Women Talk Tech
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.
Oct 5, 2022 · 21 min
Episode 6: Navigating blockchain technology and the crypto space | Women Talk Tech
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.
Sep 15, 2022 · 15 min
Episode 1: Succession planning for private real estate firms | Real Estate and Construction in Canada
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.
Aug 23, 2022 · 24 min
Episode 5: Breaking barriers – Inclusion in the world of NFTs | Women Talk Tech
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.
Jun 16, 2022 · 15 min
Episode 4: From today to tomorrow | Beyond - Season 1
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. When it comes to digital ID, let's consider what this step might look like. In the final episode of our Destination Digital ID series we hear from each of the specialists we heard from before, as they return to impart key calls to action for Canadian citizens, businesses and governments.
Jun 16, 2022 · 13 min
Episode 3: Down to business | Beyond - Season 1
How will businesses benefit from digital ID? From personally identifiable information of customers to that of their employees, Canadian businesses have a responsibility to securely manage and store identity data. In episode three of our four-part series we connect with privacy specialist, Sylvia Kingsmill, and IAM lead, Marc Chaput, to talk all about the business perspective.
Jun 16, 2022 · 17 min
Episode 2: SecYOUrity | Beyond - Season 1
Let's talk about cybercrime. With the advent of digital ID, our valuable identity information will be better safeguarded. But digital ID will not be a magic solution that eliminates cybercrime. So how do we prepare and keep our information safe? In this episode we hear from KPMG leads, Erik Berg and Yassir Bellout, about the bad actors that are out to capture our data, the good actors protecting it and how we can make the transition to digital ID safe.
Jun 16, 2022 · 22 min
Episode 1: Phone, keys, wallet - No more! | Beyond - Season 1
Have you ever lost your wallet or forgotten your passport? Have you procrastinated on getting your license renewed or had to scan your ID and email it to a service provider? Enter the concept of the digital ID - a single, centralized and trusted source of digital identity verification. One that could alleviate many of today's challenges. Join KPMG specialists, Imraan Bashir and Katie Bolla, in this episode to discover what digital ID is and how it stands to change our lives.
Jun 9, 2022 · 56 sec
Introducing Beyond: Season 1 | Teaser
Beyond is a podcast about protecting the future. New technologies and innovations open the door to novel ways of living, conducting business and shaping our reality, but also to new risks. Join us for the first series of our National cybersecurity podcast where we explore what digital identity is, how it stands to change our lives and what we can do today to ensure our identities are protected well into the future.
May 24, 2022 · 20 min
Episode 4: Supporting Others | Come As You Are
Unsure of how to support others experiencing mental health challenges or setbacks? This week we will talk about what not to do; we will be sharing the worst advice we have ever received. And more importantly we will talk about what you can do to support others.
May 17, 2022 · 19 min
Episode 3: Self-Care | Come As You Are
Self-care is so important to stay well, and proactively take care of your mental health. In this episoide we share our favourite tools in our toolbelt; when and why we access them and what strategies or habits have assisted us in taking care of our mental health when our mental health needs to be taken care of.
May 10, 2022 · 17 min
Episode 2: Getting Help | Come As You Are
This week we talk about getting help. Mental illness can be really isolating, if we let it. Go to someone you trust in your circle of care, and consider accessing some of our KPMG resources to support your mental health and wellbeing. In this episoide, we talk about our own challenges with getting help, our experience with stigma (including self-stigma) and what resources have been helpful on our mental health journey.
May 5, 2022 · 11 min
Episode 11: The Metaverse and GameFi | The State of Digital Assets
Host and National Lead, Digital Services Adam Rodricks discusses the Metaverse, GameFi and their impacts on the crypto space with Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kenneth Viegas, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Kaan Farahani, Intern, Technology Risk Consulting.
May 3, 2022 · 18 min
Episode 1: Our Mental Health Stories | Come As You Are
Sharing the unfiltered version of yourself helps us not only get to know each other better; it also creates a space where we can be more empathetic, understanding, and inclusive in every interaction; it builds our relationship with one another to work better together and support each other. In this episode you will hear each of our mental health stories, unfiltered. Together, we can break the silence.
May 2, 2022 · 1 min
Teaser - This Is Me: Unfiltered | Come As You Are
Mental Health week kicks off May each year. With that in mind, get ready for our 4-part series podcast release called “This is me: Unfiltered”. We encourage you to take each week this month to listen to the newest episode. I will be joined by two special guests over the course of the month. We will be unveiling our stories to show you who we are, unfiltered. We will be talking about stigma, sharing our lived experiences, how we got help, how we continue to take care of ourselves, and how we can support one another.