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Stepping into 2025 with foresight! KPMG's leaders are ready to share their expert insights and predictions, tackling evolving economic trends, regulatory complexities, and technological advancements that will redefine the global marketplace.    These aren't just predictions; they're your roadmap to navigate 2025's business landscape.    Join us for an in-depth exploration of KPMG's "Top 35 Predictions and Trends to Watch for in 2025", complete with featured posts from LinkedIn's #BigIdeas2025

We’re excited to share that KPMG has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting. With our alliance partners SAP, Oracle and Workday, we are proud to help transform finance for our clients. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/JvAU50UtGOn

𝗨𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗜.   An increasing number of companies (39%) are planning to include AI risk and associated controls in the scope of their financial reporting processes over the next year.   According to our recent AI in Finance report, 62% of companies also want their external auditor to conduct risk mitigation and internal controls on their behalf using traditional AI.   Swipe below and read the key findings from the report to learn more: https://bit.ly/3VkKn91

As the holidays near, staying attuned to the consumer is more vital than ever.    Recently, KPMG Ignition partnered with the firm's Consumer and Retail sector to develop cutting edge insights and strategies focused on increasing customer retention and driving growth. Take a look at what was uncovered and learn more about KPMG Ignition today: https://lnkd.in/dd9dfpCW

We’re excited that KPMG is recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Services. Our alliance relationships with Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and Workday, enable us to receive this recognition and provide excellence to clients. Read the excerpt here: https://ow.ly/I6K950UtGHM

Finance leaders are embracing #AI at different rates across their functions, according to our recent AI in #Finance survey. We're excited to share Fortune featured our report in their CIO Intelligence newsletter, highlighting our finding that #accounting and financial planning groups are furthest along in their AI journeys, especially as AI helps with predictive analysis and real-time insights to make financial reporting easier. Click the link to learn more: https://ow.ly/swyU50UsCMe

🔹 The #PCE index rose 0.1% overall and for the core index. 🔹The super core services rose 0.2%, the coolest pace since May; transportation services dropped 0.5%. 🔹Childcare and daycare costs increased by 0.6%, up 6.2% from a year ago, the hottest read since May 2023. 🔹Personal incomes rose 0.2% in November, while consumer spending increased by 0.3% after adjusting for inflation. 🔹The savings rate moved down to 4.4% in November. The #Fed is looking for inflation to cool and recede to the background of spending decisions to declare a victory in the post-pandemic battle against inflation. Today’s data represent a step in the right direction but are not expected to remain there. The goal is to have prices fade from consumer spending decisions; we are clearly not there yet. 

Succeeding in complex M&A requires a relentless focus on speed to value. Our analysis shows that complex deals tend to generate more value than simpler transactions. Download our report to learn four key actions dealmakers can take to improve the odds of M&A success, from clearly defining the vision to building long-term capabilities. Swipe below and click here for more: https://ow.ly/k01n50UqT9z

Happy holidays! Welcome to the December—and YEAR-END—edition of the Regulatory Insights monthly newsletter. We provide a brief look back to 2024, showcase our most popular issuances of the year, and give you our 2025 regulatory projections. Thanks again for subscribing! #KPMG #Regulatory #YearInReview

Being champions for each other at work – and getting to know each other beyond their careers – has resulted in a long-standing friendship between Kelli Schmidt and Jenna Siberz. Listen to their story below, and click for more friends@work insights here: https://lnkd.in/eaaKJEEr