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• M25003 - Reducing disclosures for subsidiaries (Online)

  • When
    7 Feb 2025
  •  
    09:30 - 11:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time:09:15
  Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  No Break
  Speaker: Mr Georges Xuereb
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  
  

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €28

  Non-MIA Members: €50.00

  Retired Members: €15.00

  Students: €20.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  
  

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  A subsidiary that does not have public accountability and has a parent that produces consolidated accounts under IFRS is permitted to apply IFRS 19. IFRS 19 allows eligible subsidiaries to apply IFRS with the reduced disclosure requirements of IFRS 19. A subsidiary may choose to apply the new standard in its consolidated, separate or individual financial statements provided that, at the reporting date (i) it does not have public accountability and (ii) its parent produces consolidated financial statements under IFRS. Eligible subsidiaries can choose to apply the standard for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, with earlier application being permitted.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  IFRS 19 — Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosure

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  The session provides the participants with practical considerations on the application of a newly forthcoming standard
  

  Target Audience

  Accountants in practice; Accountants specialising in financial reporting
  

  Speaker's Profile

  Georges Xuereb is a Certified Public Accountant and forms part of the Corporate Accounting Advisory Services team at KPMG Malta, holding the role of a n Associate Director and providing technical IFRS advice and assistance to local and foreign clients operating in various industries. Georges also delivers technical training on IFRS matters internally and to his clients, and lectures the Financial Reporting (FR) and Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) modules which form part of the ACCA qualification.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  2 Core

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  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

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  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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• M25007 - How can family businesses become the best of breed (Online)

  • When
    19 Feb 2025
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Mr Silvan Mifsud
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
  MIA Members: €40.00
  Non-MIA Members: €75.00
  Retired Members: €20.00
  Students: €30.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  Family Business form the backbone of Malta’s economy. Yet many need to shape up their way of managing their businesses. This session is targeted at outlining what areas most Family Businesses need to improve upon and how to go about doing this.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  1. What Makes a Family Business different than other business?

  2. The Need for Corporate Governance in Family Business

  3. A Strategic mindset leading to Strategic Planning in family Business

  4. Having a process & data culture in Family Business

  5. Policies and Succession Planning
  

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Family Businesses that do not become more professional in their mindsets and setup, risk their very own existence. Family Businesses cannot be engulfed in dealing with daily operational challenges but need to ensure that that they are well poised to keep growing successfully. This course will cover all the elements that Family Business need to work upon, to be run on professional lines.
  

  Target Audience

  Family Business Owners, Next generation Family Business Owners, Managers & financial Controllers working in family Businesses
  

  Speaker's Profile

  Silvan Mifsud holds a degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Malta and an MBA from the University of Reading, specialising in Corporate Finance and Business Leadership. Silvan has been involved in various sectors of the economy from telecommunications, financial services and also manufacturing, holding various managerial and directorship roles. Silvan is a Director for Advisory Services at EMCS, whereby he specialises in advising various family businesses on their strategy formulation, corporate governance, succession planning, internal culture, documenting and mapping operational processes & organisational structuring, financial performance analysis and sourcing their financing needs. He also provides various training sessions on leadership, communications, teamwork, conflict management, time management and many other management topics. Silvan is the Chairperson of the Family Business Committee and a Council member within the Malta Chamber and writes a blog on family businesses
  

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  3  Professional

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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• M25012 - Critical Internal Controls for Businesses: Which and Why (Online)

  • When
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    13:30 - 16:45
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 13:15
  Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Ms Ingrid Azzopardi
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
  MIA Members: €40.00
  Non-MIA Members: €75.00
  Retired Members: €20.00
  Students: €30.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  Critical internal controls are essential for ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and reliability of an entity's operations and financial reporting. The session will focus on these critical internal controls and why they are required.
  Benefits of a strong internal control system facilitates an entity’s effective and efficient operation, by enabling it to respond appropriately to significant strategic, financial, operational and other risks to achieve its objectives. An effective system of internal controls helps a business entity ensure the quality of internal and external reporting. Effective internal controls also help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as internal policies with respect to the conduct of the business.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  The session will look at:

  • the components of internal control,

  • different types of internal controls

  • will focus on those internal controls considered as critical

  
  

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Critical internal controls are the backbone of any successful business entity. Collectively they help ensure that a business entity operates effectively, remains compliant with regulations, protects its assets, and maintains the integrity of its financial reporting, whilst achieving its objectives.

  Target Audience

  Internal Auditors, people in management, students, board members and anyone who is interested in obtaining a better understanding on internal controls.

  Speaker's Profile

  Ingrid Azzopardi heads the Internal Audit Function at Tumas Group, having led GO’s Internal Audit for over 30 years. She has a Master in Accountancy, holds a CPA Warrant and the Practising Certificate in Auditing. and is also a Chartered Director. She has held board positions at the Housing Authority, Teatru Manoel, the Mediterranean Conference Centre and HSBC. At the latter she also chaired the Audit and Risk Committees. She is a Fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants, a Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors – Malta Chapter and the UK Institute of Directors. Ms. Azzopardi is a founding member of the Malta Forum for Internal Auditors, now the IIA Malta Chapter, where she held the posts of Vice Chair and Chair of the mentioned Forum. Ms. Azzopardi is the Deputy Chair of the Board of Administrators of the Malta ESG Alliance (MESGA). At an international level Ms. Azzopardi was actively involved on the Executive Committee of the Forum for the Irregular International Network Access (FIINA) and chaired the Interconnect Committee of the Forum. Ms. Azzopardi has presented at several conferences held locally and abroad on internal audit, revenue assurance, fraud and ESG.

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  3  Core

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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• M25001 - Artificial intelligence and its practical regulation under the AI Act (Online)

  • When
    25 Mar 2025
  •  
    13:30 - 16:45
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  Registration Time: 13:15
  Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Dr Gianluca Busuttil
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
  MIA Members: €40.00
  Non-MIA Members: €75.00
  Retired Members: €20.00
  Students: €30.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  The EU AI Act was approved by the European Parliament in March 2024, and aims to introduce a regulatory infrastructure that will primarily seek to manage and mitigate the risks arising from high-risk AI typologies, while prohibiting specific AI applications that have been deemed to be incompatible with the public interest. It is expected to define global policy around AI regulation. Compliance with the requirements of the AI is a requirement for any EU business or enterprise that is seeking to implement AI technologies into its workstreams – even within those workstreams which appear to be entirely traditional, and to both AI developers and persons looking to implement third-party AI technology into their processes.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  This session will aim to introduce attendees to the core notions underpinning AI and its relevance to modern society, touching upon practical applications and key pain points which create a need for regulation. Focus will then shift to the provisions of the incoming EU AI Act and how it aims to regulate artificial intelligence to create trust and accountability without stifling innovation. The session will provide a practical analysis into the process of compliance, and the steps which a person falling within scope of the AI Act must follow in order to utilise AI technologies in a manner which is compliant with the requirements of the EU AI Act.Members and non-members with a general interest in AI technology are encouraged to attend, particularly if they form part of any business that may fall within scope of the EU AI Act because it implements or interacts with AI technology.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Members and non-members with a general interest in AI technology are encouraged to attend, particularly if they form part of any business that may fall within scope of the EU AI Act because it implements or interacts with AI technology.

  Target Audience

  This session will be of interest to any person with an interest in AI technology or next-gen law and regulation. Critically, the session will be relevant to any service provider or business person that is exposed to AI and or looking to implement it in their business; the EU’s AI rules will apply to both developers and persons who are implementing third-party AI technology into their processes.

  Speaker's Profile

  Gianluca Busuttil is a senior manager within the Tax team at Deloitte Malta, specialising in regulatory compliance and developing areas of regulation in fields such as artificial intelligence and digital services. Gianluca has followed the development of artificial intelligence regulation since the commencement of their discussion at an EU level and has experience in the practical perspective of AI regulation.
  

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  3  Core

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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• M25028 - The upcoming Workplace Pension Schemes Legislation (Online)

  • Start
    15 Apr 2025
  •  
  • End
    17 Apr 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online Webinar

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  The upcoming Workplace Pension Schemes Legislation:

  How the mandatory setup of Workplace Pensions will shape the accounting profession from a tax management and payroll perspective (Online)

  The below CPE Sessions are being sponsored by APS Bank

  Registration Time:09:15
  Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  No Break

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  
  

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €50

  Non-MIA Members: €90.00

  Retired Members: €25.00

  Students: €35.00

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Speakers: Session 1 - An overview of the theoretical background

  Mr Mark Lamb (APS Bank)
  Mr Darran Agius (APS Bank

  Mr Bernard Attard  (Partner PwC)

  Speakers: Session 2 - Practical Considerations

  Mr Jonathan Mifsud (HR Buddy)
  Mr Nick Xuereb (CFO at Toly and Vice President of the Malta Chamber of commerce)

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  The session will highlight the pressing need for Accounting Professionals to familiarise themselves with the Pensions Legislation in Malta due to the recent Budget announcement about mandatory set-up of Workplace Pension Schemes via payroll.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  The sessions will help members to:

  • Enhance their knowledge on the 3 Pillar Pension system in Malta

  • Understand Tax Rebates and Tax Offsets

  • Identify key areas in Tax Management Practices

  • Learn how this legislation effects Payroll

  • See a practical example from a Company who already set this up

  • Navigate through this mandatory change effectively

  
  Why is the session of relevance to our members?
  

  This change in legislation will revolutionise the landscape of Tax Management and Payroll and these 2 sessions will help you identify the opportunities in place and to help you and your clients navigate through these changes effectively.

  Target Audience

  CFOs, CEOs, Finance Managers, Tax Consultants, Payroll professionals, Budgeting professionals, HR Professionals, Decision makers, Company Owners
  

  Speakers' Profiles

  Nick Xuereb began his career with PwC in 1988 before transitioning to the manufacturing industry in 1999, where he served as Finance Director for Trelleborg for 12 years. Between 2008 and 2013 Nick also served as Chairman of the Gaming regulator, during a period of significant growth in the industry. Notable achievements include playing a crucial role in driving a major restructuring program for Air Malta during his tenure as CFO in 2011. Currently, he serves as Group CFO of Toly Products, a global supplier to the beauty and cosmetics industry. Nick is currently the Deputy President of the Malta Chamber, having been a council member for the past 10 years

  Darran Agius is responsible for developing the APS Pension Products business and providing win-win financial solutions for corporate clients through tax efficient employee retention schemes which will ultimately benefit both the employer and the employee. Darran initially joined the Bank in September 2018 as a Private Clients Relationship Manager managing investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals. He has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2003 across different segments namely Commercial Insurance, Personal Credit, Corporate Credit, Branch Management, Investment Advice and Pensions. Along this journey, he joined First Insurance Brokers as a Commercial Insurance Broker in 2003. In 2006 he moved to HSBC gaining a year’s experience at one of their Branches before becoming a Commercial Banking Officer where he learned the ropes of Corporate Credit. In 2011 he was appointed Customer Relationship Manager at Mediterranean Bank; eventually he furthered his career as a Branch Manager at Sliema Branch. He successfully obtained the Financial Advise License from the MFSA in 2012 allowing him to contribute to the Wealth Solutions Team that helped convert the Bank’s operations from a savings to an Investment Bank in 2015. Darran holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Malta, Bsc (Hons) Financial Services degree from the University of Manchester and an Msc Human Resource Management and Development Masters degree from the University of Leicester.

  Bernard Attard joined PwC Malta in 1998 after graduating in Bachelor of Accountancy Hons. from the University of Malta. He was admitted to the partnership in 2011. During his years with the Firm, he has been involved in various tax and related assignments both internationally and locally for clients in a wide variety of industries and sectors. In 2007, he was seconded to the International Tax practice in Berlin.
  Bernard addresses various technical seminars and conferences and lectures in Tax Law at the University of Malta. He is also a member of the Tax Committee of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners of Malta.
  Bernard has been involved in various forums in relation to pensions, their sustainability and reform in Malta. Furthermore, Bernard leads the Private Clients practice at PwC Malta, which also focuses on the various aspects of pensions.

  Mark Lamb: With over 25 years financial services experience Mark is qualified and authorised by the MFSA to provide Investment, Pensions and Insurance advice and in 2018 he was approved by the regulator to act as a Portfolio Manager. Mark is a Member of the UK’s Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute.
  Prior to relocating to Malta in 2003, he had worked for the UK’s largest provider of pensions and then as an Independent Financial Advisor for one of the UK’s longest established advisory firms. In Malta, Mark has previously held the position as Director of a boutique Investment Advisory firm, the Head of Life Department for a local Insurance Company and the Head of Investment Services for one of Malta’s largest financial advisory groups. For over 5 years he was also a weekly business columnist for the Malta Today newspaper.
  As APS Bank’s ‘Pensions Champion’ Mark’s role is to develop, lead and promote the bank’s Pensions offering to commercial enterprises, individuals and to the wider public.

  Jonathan Mifsud has been working in payroll since 2017. Holding a Masters’s Degree in Intelligent Computer Systems, he has applied the knowledge gained in tech, within the payroll industry. Helping hundreds of businesses and multiple bureaus to run payroll accurately and more efficiently than ever before.
  Jonathan has been a regular contributor to various media, having been published in the XU Magazine, the Times of Malta and “The Accountant” (Maltese publication). He has also appeared as a speaker multiple times for the Malta Institute of Accountants and delivered multiple payroll courses.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  4 Professional

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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