Audit insights and trends

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: AI Adoption Spotlight

As AI adoption accelerates across all companies and industries, finance leaders are working to ensure their functions aren’t left behind.

The value of SOC reports in monitoring third-party risks

The proliferation of digital transformation and outsourcing increases the need for third-party assurance.

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Economy & Sustainability Spotlight

Financial leaders are actively assessing their organizations’ readiness for both economic uncertainties and the challenges of ESG reporting.

What media dealmakers are watching

As TV consumption shifts further towards streaming, we expect opportunities will emerge for media dealmakers to capitalize on this market disruption.

Ledger Check: How Finance Teams Can Transform Using AI

Discover how AI is transforming financial reporting and the benefits it offers in terms of talent development and operational efficiency.

Disruption Decoded Webcast: Perspectives from private and newly public companies

Disruption Decoded: Perspectives on Growth, AI, and Reporting from Private and Newly public Companies

IPO market poised to return—prepare now to go public

Key considerations for companies on their path to IPO success

2024 Private Company Disruptors Survey

Nearly 90% of leaders across US-based private companies and those who recently went public show strong optimism about their future growth prospects, according to the new study.

KPMG Announces AI Integration into Global Smart Audit Platform, KPMG Clara

KPMG LLP announces the integration of generative AI into KPMG Clara, our global smart audit platform.

The bright side of fintech regulation: opportunity

What steps can fintechs take to embark on a journey towards maturity?

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Audit Committee Focus Areas

Audit committees face packed agendas and challenges as their responsibilities expand, with controllers and CAOs needing to educate their boards on priority topics and emerging concerns.

Navigating the new realities of Pillar Two compliance

As new global tax regulations take effect, here’s a closer look at the emerging challenges – and the leading practices to address them.

Top of mind technology, media, and telecommunications issues

What are industry executives talking about? Disruptive technology & generative AI, ESG, Talent & culture, and risk & regulatory challenges top the list.

High energy expectations for renewables

New KPMG survey of US renewable energy executives finds industry momentum fueled by demand, innovation, and incentives.

California Sets the Pace for Climate Regulations

How should companies prepare for the Golden State’s landmark new climate laws?

Board oversight of GenAI

Key areas of focus and questions to ask as the board helps management prepare for the challenges and opportunities presented by GenAI.

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Operating Model Spotlight

Finance operating models continue to adapt to changes in technology, talent, and the overall business environment.

IT controls and ICFR

The increasing importance of information technology controls in internal control over financial reporting

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Cybersecurity Reporting Spotlight

Emerging regulations mean that bolstering a company’s cybersecurity capabilities is no longer an option, but a requirement.

SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules

Cracking the code on materiality and reporting.

Accounting for film and TV content in the age of streaming

Hot Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Reporting

The capabilities of AI are continuing to garner interest and high expectations for the financial reporting function.

Unlocking AI Opportunities Starts with Instilling Trust in the Tech

AI technology comes with great promise and can be a major driver of innovation in the finance function.

For Businesses, Decarbonization Unlocks Value Beyond Investment Dollars

The task of reducing emissions across the business and reporting on progress can be a momentous and costly undertaking.

Today's finance leaders: blazing the trail for GenAI transformation

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming finance operating models. Learn how a robust governance framework can help manage risk.

Three Things to Know Before Transferring Energy Tax Credits

The IRA is rife with opportunities to earn credits for renewables projects. But generating, maximizing and selling those credits is no walk in the park.

2023 National Conference on the Securities Industry

Highlights from the 2023 National Conference on the Securities Industry event and impacts on broker-dealers.

AI and Financial Reporting Survey – what are companies doing and where do you stand?

An exclusive KPMG survey shows aspirations finance leaders have in approaching this transformative technology.

Navigating the SEC’s new cybersecurity disclosure rules

The SEC finalized its cybersecurity disclosure rules for public companies, and now the race to comply is on.

Fintechs seek net income and setup for future growth

Fintech companies strike a balance between reducing expenses and pursuing growth.

Banking and capital markets sector leans into ESG, bolstering leadership, investment and data management

Half of large banks have designated an ESG controller responsible for overseeing mandatory ESG-related disclosures, according to a KPMG U.S. peer benchmarking analysis.

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: AI Spotlight

With new technologies such as AI poised to transform the business landscape, a strong data and analytics foundation is a necessary part of the modern finance organization.

Decarbonization and carbon credits

Friends or foes in the energy transition?

Greenwashing, greenhushing and greenwishing

Don’t fall victim to these ESG reporting traps

Good-Enough sustainability Data Won’t Cut It Anymore

Producing reliable and consistent sustainability information requires an enterprise-wide approach.

Navigating Enhanced Cybersecurity Regulations

As regulatory requirements around cybersecurity increase and threats become more severe, it will be crucial to manage risks by ensuring governance is in place to protect sensitive information.

The Wild West of Renewables

Multiple factors pose challenges for monetizing energy tax credits.

Don’t Go Halfway with Digital Transformation

Why controls and compliance matter.

Who’s on first, what’s on second: How can companies score on ESG reporting?

KPMG Advisory, Audit and Tax leaders discuss ESG reporting, strategy and how to assemble a winning team.

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Accounting for Economic Uncertainty

From SEC filings to impairment, disclosures, and even talent strategies, the current economic climate has created several challenges for financial executives.

Seven ways ESG reporting is already here

KPMG US leaders Maura Hodge and Sam Jeffery share seven factors in the U.S. and internationally driving ESG reporting and compliance today.

How Is Your Company Protecting Against Vendor Risk?

As corporate outsourcing grows, so does the need for due diligence in the supply chain.

Understanding Systemic Risk in the Consumer Goods Industry

Consumer goods companies that understand how risks interconnect will have greater resilience, drive value and increase stakeholder trust.

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Digital Transformation Spotlight

Transformation at many organizations is technology-focused, but controllers and CAOs are finding that much more needs to change.

Taking a Byte Out of Cybercrime

KPMG U.S. leaders have identified three key cyber security considerations for technology company boards.

From Compliance to Strategy: How Finance Can Lead the Way in ESG

Why it’s critical for financial professionals to embrace ESG reporting as a strategic imperative.

Three Key Areas where Technology is Modernizing the Audit

Game-changing technologies are driving some of the most profound changes in the modern audit.

The Intersection of Technology and Quality in the Audit

There is little doubt that technology is transforming the audit, with tech solutions giving auditors more insight than they ever thought possible.

Corporate Controller & CAO Hot Topics: Talent Spotlight

Amid ongoing talk of a potential recession, may Controllers and Chief Accounting Officers are preparing for a potential economic slowdown by focusing in part on one major category: talent.

Navigating the ESG Environment

U.S. Highlights from KPMG’s 2022 Global Survey of Sustainability Reporting