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KPMG press releases contain news and information on KPMG's activities in Ireland and internationally.
Irish Companies Contribute Almost €17 million to Charities and Community Groups in 2011
(24 May2012) Over 40 Irish companies formed more than 3,600 community partnerships & donated over €16.7 million in 2011.
Concern and KPMG Collaborate in Emergency and Disaster Relief Programme
(10 April 2012) Concern and KPMG collaborate to help alleviate emergency and disaster situations.
The 2012 Benchmark Survey on VAT/GST
(3 April 2012) A majority of businesses still don’t have effective global VAT/GST management practices in place.
Rugby Star Leo Cullen Lines Out to Launch SIFE Ireland
(29 March 2012) Ireland 39th country to join global network SIFE.
KPMG Ranked International Sustainable Firm of the Year
(28 March 2012) KPMG was voted Sustainable Firm of the Year at this month’s inaugural industry awards by the International Accounting Bulletin.
Irish Companies Better Prepared to Exploit Growth, according to KPMG Survey
(13 March 2012) After three years of contraction, there is evidence of stability returning to the Irish economy.
Online Security Poses Business Challenge as Irish Consumers go Digital
(8 March 2012) KPMG’s Global Consumer & Convergence Survey confirms trend of accelerated pace of consumer adoption of new digital business models.
KPMG Reviews Levels of Government Support in Member States for the European Commission’s Proposal for a Financial Transactions Tax
(13 February 2012) The European Commission’s proposal for an EU-wide tax on financial transactions has generated much discussion.
Consumer Companies Invest in New Markets, Products and Mobile Commerce Despite Sluggish Revenue Forecast for 2012, says KPMG Survey
(13 February 2012) Nearly 4 out of 10 financial executives from leading global consumer companies expect their revenues to be lower in 2012.
Institute of Tax Medal to Be Awarded in Memory of KPMG Belfast Partner
(9 February 2012) KPMG Tax Partner Pat Cullinan is to be remembered by a new annual examination prize medal to be awarded by the CIOT.
Global Engineering and Construction Companies Adapting Quickly to Meet the Critical Demand for New Infrastructure, according to KPMG Survey
(30 January 2012) A survey of 161 engineering and construction companies from around the world.
Winners Announced of KPMG-Supported 2011 Business & Finance Awards
(9 December 2011) Paddy Power was named Company of The Year at the annual Business & Finance Awards on Thursday 8 December 2011.
New Budget App for Faster Analysis of Budget Impact
(5 December 2011) A new Budget App, recently launched by KPMG in Ireland, features extensive commentary and analysis of Budget 2012.
Improving R&D Incentives Will Create Jobs, Says KPMG
(25 November 2011) Undertaken in the Autumn of 2011, this survey highlights the views of 100 business leaders on Ireland’s R&D performance.
Irish Tax Institute Publishes New Book by Leading Tax Adviser Michael Gaffney
(24 November 2011) "Tax Advice for Irish Family Businesses" aims to demystify tax issues in a country that has over 100,000 family businesses.
Untapped Export Opportunity for Irish Business
(27 October 2011) Private and family-owned businesses in Ireland have yet to fully leverage their export potential.
Rebalancing of Corporate and Indirect Tax Continues, says KPMG Survey
(20 October 2011) Corporate tax rates across the globe have been steadily falling for a decade, while VAT has been introduced or expanded.
Carbon Disclosure Project Ireland Report 2011 Launched
(19 October 2011) The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Ireland Report 2011 was launched in the Convention Centre Dublin on 18 October 2011.
KPMG Exceeds Emission Reduction Target
(12 October 2011) Success of KPMG’s Global Green Initiative demonstrates commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Less than 15 Percent of Countries Change Income Tax Rates in 2011, Says KPMG Survey
(29 September 2011) For the third consecutive year, Ireland has increased its personal income tax rate (including the universal social charge).
KPMG Wins Key Corporate Social Responsibility Award
(16 September 2011) The global decline in top personal income tax rates over the past seven years generally appears to have come to an end.
Making Payments by Mobile to be "Mainstream" within Four Years
(19 July 2011) Making payments or conducting banking transactions via a mobile phone will become widely accepted by consumers within four years.
Briefing Identifies SME Opportunities and Unclaimed Entitlements
(14 June 2011) There is significant development activity taking place among hundreds of Irish SMEs.
Muted Welcome to R&D Changes in Finance Bill 2011
(20 May 2011) Following the publication of the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011, Ken Hardy has welcomed the changes.
Administrators Appointed to Lough Erne 5 Star Hotel and Golf Resort
(12 May 2011) John Hansen and Stuart Irwin of KPMG in Belfast were today appointed Joint Administrators of Castle Hume Leisure Limited.
Major KPMG Study Highlights Accelerating Complexity for Businesses and Identifies Solutions
(12 May 2011) Internal complexities form a constant threat to innovation, they must be excised in order to foster and facilitate creativity.”
KPMG Appoints Michael J. Andrew as Global Chairman
(11 May 2011) Asia Pacific and Australian Chairman Succeeds Tim Flynn on Completion of His Term.
KPMG Survey Highlights Growing Concerns on Pension Funding
(30 March 2011) A new survey from KPMG reveals the deepening concern among employers in relation to the costs of funding pensions.
KPMG Survey Records New Confidence Across Manufacturing and Services
(28 March 2011) Following a drop in sentiment last autumn, Irish manufacturers are at their most optimistic since January 2007.