In Episode 17 of Tax Talk, our host Donal O'Donovan discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tax world and beyond with Opeyemi Osunsan, a tax manager in PWC; Tom Reynolds, President of the Institute and Global Head of Tax at the industrial software company, Aveva; and Sandra Healy, founder and CEO of INCLUSIO, a start-up that enab…

In Episode 16 of Tax Talk, our host Donal O'Donovan discusses latest developments in the Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme with David Broderick, Director of the Small Firms Association; Stephen Gahan of O’Doherty Gahan Advisory and Council member of the Institute; and Maureen Marray and Davena Lyons, Principal Officers in the Collector General’s Division…

In Episode 15 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren discusses Budget 2024 with Irish Tax Institute President Tom Reynolds; economist Austin Hughes; and Sohini De, Founder of Empeal, an award-winning digital health start-up that provides solutions for the prevention and management of chronic conditions.…

In episode 14 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren talks with Tom Reynolds, the new Irish Tax Institute President. They discuss Tom's work and various topics of interest in the world of tax. Tom is Vice-President of Tax, M&A and Business Structuring at Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation. He has previously w…

In Episode 13 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren discusses the effect tax has on politics, in the context of the recent Commission on Taxation and Welfare report, with former Government Ministers Lucinda Creighton and Pat Rabbitte, and Donal de Buitléir, who served as Secretary to a previous Commission in the 1980s and who has a life-long intere…

In Episode 12 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren discusses Budget 2023 and its likely long-term impact with Irish Tax Institute President Colm Browne and economist Austin Hughes.By Irish Tax Institute

In episode 11 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren talks with Colm Browne, the new Irish Tax Institute President. They discuss Colm's work and various topics of interest in the world of tax.By Irish Tax Institute

In Episode 10 of Tax Talk, we examine the effectiveness of Ireland’s Research and Development (R&D) tax credit and the Institute’s submission on the credit to the Department of Finance earlier this year. Joining our host, Samantha McCaughren, are renowned tech investor, Elaine Coughlan, who is Managing Partner and Founder of technology fund Atlanti…

In Episode 9 of Tax Talk, we explore some of the broad themes in the Institute’s recent submission to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare and consider the prospects for reform in the prevailing political climate. Our host, Samantha McCaughren is joined by: • Brian Brennan, Tax Partner with KPMG and Chair of the Irish Tax Institute’s Commission W…

In Episode 8 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren talks to three members of the Irish Tax Institute who are among country’s most talented and best-known GAA stars.Current Meath All-Ireland senior football champion Aoibhín Cleary, former Dublin footballer Cian O’Sullivan, and former Kerry footballer and Australian Rules player Tommy Walsh have all …

In Episode 7 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel take a more reflective look at last week’s Budget, the implications of major recent changes in international tax, and the strategic direction the Government should be taking to underpin the remarkable economic recovery which is gathering pace.Joining Samantha to discuss these to…

In episode 6 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren talks with Karen Frawley, the new Irish Tax Institute President. They discuss Karen’s work and various topics including international tax reform, debt warehousing, women in tax, Brexit, the digitalisation of tax, and a growing focus on sustainability in business.…

In Episode 5 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel discuss the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS). Is it fit for purpose in an economy that needs to be re-booted and rebalanced? Can it incentivise the much-needed investment required to raise productivity levels and grow our indigenous sector?Joining Samantha to discus…

In Episode 4 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel discuss the protection of taxpayers’ rights, tax rules and procedures, and topical developments such as the European Commission’s recently-launched initiative on taxpayers’ rights.Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are:Albert Raedler, Policy Officer, DG TAXUD, who…

In Episode 3 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel discuss global tax reform. Where do we stand, how soon will we see real change, and how will this affect businesses operating globally and in Ireland. Joining Samantha to discuss these topics and more are:Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD;…

What's happening in Europe in terms of ESG reporting and what will significant ESG reporting look like in the future? Vincent and Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner Mazars in Ireland are joined by Maud Gaudry, Director of ESG Services, Mazars Group. Maud is based in Paris and has extensive knowledge of ESG reporting and Investment Banking. Hosted on Ac…

Banking and finance is key to the European Green Deal. It is key to how the world works in many ways so in this podcast; we are delighted that Leila Kamdem-Fotso, Partner in Mazars in the UK and expert in sustainable finance was available to discuss the relationship between financial institutions and ESG. Mazars and the Official Monetary and Financ…

In this episode, we focus on inequality and the impact on people, businesses and society. Vincent is joined by Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner of Mazars and Jim Clarken, CEO Oxfam Ireland and Executive Director of Oxfam International to discuss the consequences of inequality, and what we as individuals and organisations can do now that will have an …

In this episode Vincent and Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner Mazars in Ireland, are joined by Professor Mary-Lee Rhodes, Co-Director of the Trinity Centre for Social Innovation as they discuss human rights reporting. The panel discusses the principle elements of human rights reporting and how those elements are informing how companies are examining a…

In this series of the Future of Business, Vincent Wall and Mark Kennedy, with the help of several specialist guests will be assessing the growing importance of ESG, that's Environmental Social and Governance issues for businesses. They will discuss how regulation and legislation at home and abroad and the rapidly evolving engagement of investors an…

In Episode 2 of Tax Talk, host Samantha McCaughren and an expert panel take a reflective look at this week’s extraordinary and unprecedented Budget. They discuss how our economy is likely to respond and the implications of the tax changes for practitioners and their clients. They also cast a critical eye on the budgetary process itself.Joining Sama…

In episode one of Tax Talk host Samantha McCaughren talks with Sandra Clarke - the new Irish Tax Institute president. They discuss Sandra's background, her work at the Institute and the main areas she'll be focusing on over the course of her presidency.By Irish Tax Institute

Tax Talk is a new podcast series from the Irish Tax Institute which explores the world of taxation and your finances. Coming Soon.By Irish Tax Institute

In part two of our look inside the Irish third level education system, we focus on the issues of equality, diversity, inclusion, the #MeToo movement and the question of consent. Vincent is joined by Mazars Consulting Partner, Dr Graham Love (former Chief Executive for Higher Education Authority) and Dr Annie Doona President of IADT(Institute of Art…

There are approximately 250,000 students enrolled in third level education in Ireland, and the €2.5 billion system is struggling to keep pace with demand. With more people than ever returning to college during their professional career, Mazars Consulting Partner, Dr Graham Love (former Chief Executive for Higher Education Authority) and Dr Annie Do…

In order for people to pass assets or wealth onto the next generation efficiently it is vital that a plan is in place. In this week’s episode Alan Murray, Private Tax Partner, Mazars and Dominic Conlon, Head of Corporate, Leman Solicitors, talk to Vincent about succession planning. When a successful business has been built or wealth exists inside a…

Ireland’s tech start-up sector continues to flourish but increasing tax and talent challenges are forcing such companies to consider leaving Ireland and highlights there is still room for improvement. Cormac Kelleher, International Tax Partner, Mazars and Barry McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer discuss the obstacles faced by growth stage digital se…

Whistleblowing is now a household topic that we have seen come to the fore in Ireland in recent years. In the aftermath of the collapse of the international banking system, the Protective Disclosures Act 2014 was passed. This robust piece of Irish legislation has served to influence other countries around the world. Justin Moran, Director of Forens…

Video content can be produced so easily these days and with the creation of so many on-line learning platforms, e-learning has become one of the biggest on line industries. In this episode Liz Buckley, Director of HR, Mazars and Dan Halliwell, Director at KnowHowDo discuss e-learning and the effect it is having on modern employees and businesses. H…

AI is becoming part of our lives more and more as computers and everyday items continue to develop and grow in complexity. Lorcan Colclough, Partner Mazars and Mark Kelly Co-Founder Alldus International and Founder of AI Ireland chat with Vincent about how AI is impacting businesses and changing the world around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

Sustainability, diversity, gender, social and employment issues; modern business leaders and companies have always sought to look at more than the bottom line but now reporting on these issues will become a legal requirement for many companies in Ireland. Mark Kennedy, managing partner, Mazars talks to Vincent about the changing board agenda and wh…

With cybercrime estimated to cost €350 billion per annum worldwide, what is the threat to Irish business and what should we be doing to protect ourselves? Alex Burnham director at Mazars and Michael Conway from Renaissance Contingency Services shed light on this intricate subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Have you planned for your future? With auto-enrollment around the corner, what is the future of pensions? Listen to Bernard Barron, Partner Mazars and Jerry Moriarty, CEO of the Irish Association of Pension Funds as they chat with Vincent about the pensions landscape right now and what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

Vincent is joined by John Bowe, Partner at Mazars and Pete Smyth, founder and Chief Executive of Broadlake. They discuss the private equity market in Ireland and break down the reasons for private equity funding and what the partnership can bring to an organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this episode, the panel breaks down the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Vincent is joined by Liam McKenna, Partner at Mazars and Eamonn Fitzgerald, Chief Executive at the Hermitage Medical Clinic. What is the GDPR and why was it brought in? Who will it effect and what do businesses need to do to protect themselves and their customers?…

Brexit is the topic of conversation in this episode of The Future of Business. Vincent is joined by Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner at Mazars and Dr William Sheehan of the Killarney Economic Conference. They discuss historical legacy, current parliamentary mood, the effect on the educational system and the future of Brexit negotiations. Hosted on Ac…

We will be discussing current issues which will have a big impact on the future of business in Ireland and beyond, exploring what’s important both from the perspective of business people and the impact on society more generally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.