In the wake of global challenges and an intensified focus on corporate responsibility, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), non-financial reporting, and sustainability have become integral.

In our latest podcast, split into three key parts, RSM's global experts analyse how 2024 is shaping up as the Year of ESG, unravel the significance of non-financial reporting, and explore the evolving landscape of sustainability.

Key topics covered include the rise of ESG as a strategic imperative, the shift from financial to non-financial metrics, regulatory landscapes, compliance expectations, emerging trends in sustainable business practices, and challenges in navigating complexities.

Joining our host, Jon Cronin, are Marion Hanon, Global Leader for Quality and Risk at RSM International, Jacob Elkhishin, Partner, Risk Advisory and ESG Services at RSM in Australia, and Deborah Fischer, Partner, Audit, Sustainability, and Governance at RSM in Belgium.

In part one, we focus on the rise of ESG as a strategic imperative, examining the key drivers leading the way and considering best practices.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force reshaping traditional practices in the professional services sector. As the seemingly limitless list of AI applications continues to grow, how will accountants and legal professionals be affected?

In this thought-provoking episode of Global Spotlight, host John Cronin is joined by Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM International, and Professor Jeannie Marie Paterson, Co-Director of the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, as they explore the potential implications and impacts: how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising the way professionals in these fields work, the challenges they pose, and the opportunities they create. Whether you are a professional seeking to stay ahead of the curve, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of professional services, this episode of Global Spotlight provides an enlightening journey into the potential of AI in the realms of professional services.

Listen now to hear Jon, Jean, and Jeannie discuss:

• The capabilities of generative AI systems, examining how they differ from the rule-based approaches of the past.

• Whose interests are truly at the heart of AI deployment in professional services: the clients seeking efficient and cost-effective services, or the advisors aiming to streamline their processes and enhance their expertise?

• The risks associated with generative AI in legal and accounting domains.

• How will the next generation of lawyers and accountants be trained as AI both enhances and disrupts these professions.

• Whether advanced AI could ever truly replace a lawyer or an accountant.

All of this and more in the latest episode of Global Spotlight.



Produced and recorded at the Lansons studio.

Recent years have witnessed major disruptions in supply chains, mainly due to the volatile and disruptive economic environment and unforeseen global challenges. As a result, building business resilience has become of utmost importance. Many companies have taken the significant step of relocating production and suppliers closer to their core markets to bolster their resilience. Given the increasingly uncertain environment, businesses are proactively seeking new and flexible approaches to mitigate supply chain risks.

In this episode of Global Spotlight, host Larry Keyler (RSM US) is joined by sector experts, Jason Alexander (RSM US), Rosa Ana Aranda López (RSM Mexico), Mike Thornton (RSM UK), and special guest Fergus McReynolds, Director of EU and International Affairs at Make UK, as they delve into the macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures that are propelling supply chain transformations worldwide, as well as the global efforts to safeguard supply chains and navigate the uncertainties of the business landscape.

Prepare for a deep dive as we present this edition of Global Spotlight, where RSM’s experts offer their valuable insights into the crucial topic of supply chain resiliency as well as:

• Key drivers for supply chain shifts
• The relationship between ESG, technology, and supply chains
• How nearshoring, friendshoring and reshoring could mitigate supply chain disruption
• And much more...

Featuring:

Lawrence Keyler, Partner and Global Automotive Leader, RSM US

Jason Alexander, Partner and Manufacturing Sector Leader, RSM US

Rosa Ana Aranda López, Tax Partner, RSM Mexico

Mike Thornton, Partner and Head of Manufacturing, RSM UK

Fergus McReynolds, Director of EU and International Affairs at Make UK

Produced, recorded and edited by Lansons