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• M26044 - Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Delegation Skills (Online)

  • When
    15 May 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  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

  This session is designed to strengthen core people-management capabilities that directly impact team effectiveness and engagement. Participants will explore how to address workplace conflict constructively, navigate differences through effective negotiation and delegate work with clarity and confidence.
  Through practical tools, the session focuses on resolving disagreements early, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and empowering team members through well-structured delegation. Emphasis is placed on building trust, accountability and ownership, enabling participants to create positive working environments and support sustainable performance and development within their teams.
  Participants will learn strategies to resolve disagreements, create win-win outcomes, and empower team members through effective delegation to build trust and accountability.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and analyse workplace conflict, from recognising common causes to diagnosing recurring patterns, and the impact on the team.

  • Apply constructive conflict-resolution and mediation strategies to resolve conflicts constructively and maintain positive work relationships.

  • Use practical negotiation techniques to achieve win-win outcomes while balancing individual, team, and business needs.

  • Understand the importance of adapting style and approach, based on context, stakeholders, and organisational impact.

  • Apply effective delegation principles and using delegation strategically to drive performance and development in their team.

  • Learn how to support, monitor and evaluate delegated work to build accountability, trust, and sustainable results across teams.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  In today’s tight labour market, organisations face increasing pressure to retain talent while sustaining performance in complex and fast-paced environments. Strengthening capabilities in conflict management, negotiation, and delegation enables issues to be addressed early, priorities to be aligned, and accountability to be effectively shared.
  As employees place greater value on positive work environments and meaningful development opportunities, these skills are critical in fostering engagement, supporting growth, and building resilient, high-performing teams that drive long-term organisational success.
  

  Target Audience

  Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers, HR professionals.

  Speaker's Profile

  Mariella Galea is an HR Consultant and Trainer at HR TalentLEAD a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their HR processes and build high performing teams. With over 25 years of experience in driving learning and leading people, she brings a wealth of HR expertise and professional experience to provide innovative HR solutions.
  She has driven projects and initiatives related to excellence in HR, leadership development, training programmes, employee engagement, performance management and HR technology, supporting organisations to deliver on their purpose through their people.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  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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• M26033 - The Role of the Accountant in an Organisation’s Decision-Making Process (Online)

  • When
    26 May 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

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

  Participation Fees 
  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

  Accountants have undergone a remarkable transformation, moving far beyond their historical focus on bookkeeping to become influential strategic partners within organisations. Their ability to interpret financial data and translate it into meaningful insights positions them as essential guides in an increasingly complex business environment. By upholding strong ethical principles and demonstrating deep technical expertise, they earn the confidence of leaders who rely on them for clarity and direction. Modern accountants contribute across a broad spectrum of advisory areas—from planning and taxation to risk assessment and strategic development—highlighting the profession’s expanding role. This evolution underscores the demand for finance professionals who not only safeguard accurate records but also actively shape decisions and fuel sustainable growth.
  

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • How the Accountant’s Role Has Evolved

  • Financial Information as a Decision-Making Tool

  • Supporting Strategic Planning and Forecasting

  • Risk Identification and Mitigation

  • Costing, Profitability, and Resource Allocation

  • Investment Evaluation and Capital Budgeting

  • Ethics, Transparency, and Trust in Decision-Making

  • Communicating Financial Insights to Non-Financial Leaders

  • Technology and the Future of Decision Support

  • Case Studies

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  The session equips participants with a solid understanding of how accountants contribute to strategic decision‑making, helping them position themselves as valuable advisors who drive business insight and organisational growth.

  Target Audience

  This session is designed for accountants, firm members, managers, directors, and anyone interested in understanding the expanding role of accountants as trusted strategic advisors.

  Speaker's Profile

  Clayton has graduated as a qualified Accountant with a Distinction from the University of Malta in 2015 and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
  Having started his experience with one of the Big Four both within the Tax Department and Audit Department, he moved on to Accountancy related positions in the industry. In his experience as an in-house Accountant, Clayton has worked in the services, manufacturing, retail, and travel industries for over ten years.
  He currently holds the position of Group CFO with a reputable Maltese company operating within the tour operating industry and has a firm providing audit, tax, accounting and advisory services.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  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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• M26064 -The minority shareholder: how to balance fairness and practicality (Online)

  • When
    9 Jun 2026
  •  
    13:30 - 16:45
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

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

  Participation Fees 
  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

  This session will provide an overview of the formal and information considerations that should be considered when designing the operational structure of a company, so as to ensure that the interests of shareholders and broadly respected and to ensure that any expectations vis-à-vis the interests of majority and minority shareholders are appropriately recognised and regulated. Among other things, this session will unpack the relevant provisions of the Companies Act with respect to both private and public companies as to corporate deadlock and the unfair prejudice of shareholders, provide an overview of the relevant rules that specifically regulate the role of minority shareholders within public and listed companies, and provide a practical outline of the mechanisms and frameworks that can be used by shareholders to manage their relationship and to effectively balance fairness and practicality to ensure good governance and transparency.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • The legal status of a “minority shareholder”
    Statutory protections for shareholders from unfair prejudice

  • Minority shareholder mechanisms

  • Managing deadlock risk

  • Deadlock resolution mechanisms

  • Exit planning

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session provides practical guidance on how to structure companies in a way that reduces the risk of shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice, and deadlock. By examining both mandatory rules under the Companies Act and areas where parties have contractual flexibility, attendees will gain valuable insights into balancing fairness with commercial practicality. Whether you are a member or non-member, this session will help you anticipate challenges at the outset and design more resilient and effective corporate arrangements to avoid minority shareholder disputes before they happen.
  

  Target Audience

  This session is aimed at accountants, lawyers, corporate service providers, company directors, shareholders, and advisors involved in the structuring and governance of Maltese companies, both public and private. It will also be relevant for professionals engaged in corporate finance, private clients, and anyone dealing with shareholder relations or drafting shareholder agreements.

  Speaker's Profile

  Gianluca Busuttil is a senior associate within the Deloitte Legal, specialising in regulatory compliance and developing areas of regulation in fields including 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.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  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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• M26066 - Get Digital Right: Overcoming Barriers to Digital Transformation (Online)

  • When
    24 Jun 2026
  •  
    13:30 - 16:45
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 13:15
  Sessions Time: 13: 30 - 16:45  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Mr Pierre Mallia, Mr Kurt Rapinett & Mr Antoine Fenech
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  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

  This session will provide financial services leaders and professionals with a practical understanding of how to successfully navigate digital transformation. As the industry faces increasing pressure from evolving customer expectations, regulatory demands, and technological disruption, many organisations struggle not with whether to transform, but how to do so effectively.
  The session will focus on the critical factors that must be addressed at the outset of any transformation initiative to avoid common pitfalls and ensure long-term success. It will explore the structural and operational barriers that often hinder progress, and provide actionable insights on how to overcome them.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • What successful digital transformation really means for finance professionals

  • Why transformation programmes fail (and the most common pitfalls)

  • Structural and operational barriers (data, legacy systems, operating model, governance)

  • Key success factors to get right at the outset

  • Turning strategy into execution and prioritised roadmaps

  • Building scalable, sustainable transformation using data and technology

  Why is the session of relevance to our members? 

  Firms are investing heavily in digital transformation but often struggle to realise value. This session focuses on the practical “how”, what typically goes wrong, and how to avoid it. Members will gain actionable insights to improve execution, strengthen governance, and ensure transformation delivers measurable business outcomes.

  Target Audience

  Executive Leadership Team 
  Senior Executive Team
  Top Leadership
  Executive Management

  Speaker's Profile

  PIERRE MALLIA - Director, Technology & Transformation, Deloitte Malta
  Pierre is a seasoned ICT professional and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, having worked on engagements in various industries such as the public sector, telecommunications, software development, manufacturing, healthcare, media, retail, transportation, financial services and recruitment.
  Throughout his career, Pierre has been involved in both start-ups and large-scale enterprises, including founding a number of startups. He spent seven years at Microsoft where, as Country Manager, he played a key role in the successful establishment and growth of the company’s subsidiary in Malta. In 2010, Pierre founded iMovo Ltd, a company specialised in helping businesses achieve agility, scalability and deliver a better customer experience through digital transformation.
  Pierre holds a degree in Computer Science from Kingston University and has further refined his leadership skills through executive development programmes at the National University of Singapore and INSEAD. Pierre is also passionate about technology, travel and underwater photography.

  KURT RAPINETT, Senior Manager, Technology & Transformation, Deloitte Malta
  Kurt leads the Data & AI offering within Deloitte Malta’s Technology & Transformation business. With over a decade of experience in top-tier management consulting firms, he brings a diverse industry background spanning financial services, retail and logistics, payments, gaming, hospitality, and the public sector.
  He oversees the delivery of technology-enabled advisory and transformation projects, with a focus on technology and data strategy, system integration and migration, advanced analytics, automation and AI, FP&A/EPM solutions, and cybersecurity.
  Kurt holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He is a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants’ Digital Committee and AI Working Group. Within Deloitte, he leads the Emerging Technology and Artificial Intelligence Strategic Growth Offering (SGO) in Malta, helping shape and drive Deloitte's innovation agenda in these areas.

  ANTOINE FENECH - Director, Audit & Assurance, Deloitte Malta

  Antoine is a Director in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte Malta, appointed in June 2022. He currently leads both the Accounting and Reporting Advisory (ARA) and Accounting Operations Advisory (AOA) teams within the practice.
  His core expertise encompasses assurance and compliance services, including ESG reporting, internal control assessments, statutory audits, and ESEF Directive advisory. He has extensive experience implementing IFRS standards—particularly IFRS 15, 9, and 16—delivering training to management and leading implementation projects across Financial Services, Insurance, Construction, Retail, Distribution, and Aviation sectors. He also manages ERP and EPM software implementations.
  Between 2015 and 2017, Antoine completed a 24-month secondment at Deloitte's London office, where he provided audit and advisory services to multinational, FTSE-listed, and national insurance entities. During this period, he obtained PCAOB accreditation and led SOX 404 reporting for a US-listed insurance advisory and broking company. He also served as a technical accountant for one of the UK's largest insurance intermediaries and conducted IPO readiness assessments for leading life insurers.
  Beyond his client work, Antoine actively contributes to the Malta Institute of Accountants, serving on working groups focused on ESEF and the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD). 

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  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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• M26057 - Management Accounts – Reporting to Business Owners (Online)

  • When
    9 Jul 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

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

  Participation Fees 
  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

  Management accounts provide business owners with timely, decision‑focused financial insight that goes far beyond the statutory accounts required for compliance. They translate raw financial data into a clear narrative about performance, cash flow, profitability, and operational efficiency, enabling owners to understand what is happening in the business right now rather than months after the fact. Effective management reporting highlights trends, variances, and emerging risks, helping owners make informed choices on pricing, staffing, investment, and cost control. Because these reports are tailored to the specific needs of the business, they become a practical tool for steering strategy, monitoring progress against targets, and ensuring that day‑to‑day decisions align with long‑term goals. In essence, management accounts act as a bridge between financial information and business action, empowering owners to run their companies with clarity, confidence, and agility
  

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • The Role and Purpose of Management Accounts

  • Understanding the Needs of Business Owners

  • Core Components of Effective Management Accounts

  • Designing Reports That Drive Action

  • Communicating Financial Results to Non‑Financial Audiences

  • Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

  • The Evolving Role of the Accountant

  • Key Management Account Reports to Business Owners

  • Business Performance Indicators - KPIs

  • Case Studies

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  This session is relevant to both members and non‑members because it strengthens their ability to interpret financial results with clarity, communicate insights in a way business owners can act on, and apply management reporting as a practical tool for improving profitability, managing cash flow, and guiding the business with greater confidence and control.

  Target Audience

  This session is designed for business owners, managers, and finance professionals who need to understand, prepare, or communicate management accounts in a way that supports clear, informed decision‑making.

  Speaker's Profile

  Clayton Degiorgio has graduated as a qualified Accountant with a Distinction from the University of Malta in 2015 and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
  Having started his experience with one of the Big Four both within the Tax Department and Audit Department, he moved on to Accountancy related positions in the industry. In his experience as an in-house Accountant, Clayton has worked in the services, manufacturing, retail, and travel industries for ten years.
  He currently holds the position of Group CFO with a reputable Maltese company operating within the tour operating industry and has a firm providing audit, tax, accounting and advisory services.
  

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  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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• M26055 - Foundations of Effective Leadership and Management Skills  (Online)

  • When
    22 Jul 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  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 world of work is constantly changing and presenting new challenges. Strong leadership and management capability is key to engage a great team and to drive performance through challenges and change.
  This session equips participants with essential leadership and management skills, exploring the role of the team leader in today’s context. The session will equip participants to build trust and to have the ability to influence others. In a practical manner it will include techniques for managing team performance and developing problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The importance of adaptability, flexibility and the focus on continuous improvement and professional growth will also be addressed.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Understand the role of a team leader in fostering trust, collaboration and drive a team’s performance.

  • Become familiar with essential principles and skills required to be an effective team leader.

  • Be able to apply basic management and leadership skills to improve team performance and achieve goals.

  • Learn how to apply problem solving and decision-making skills in their role

  • Understand the importance of adaptability and flexibility in managing and leading a team

  • Recognise the importance of continuous professional development for themselves as team leaders and of fostering the growth and development of their team.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Whether one is new to leadership or a seasoned one, in the context of a constantly changing work environment, it is important to pause and reflect on one’s leadership capability. This session will be a catalyst for participants to reflect on their leadership skills. In recognition that leadership is not an easy task, participants will find encouragement to continuously develop their potential to be leaders that make a positive impact in their teams and organisations.

  Target Audience

  Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers.

  Speaker's Profile

  Mariella Galea is an HR Consultant and Trainer at HR TalentLEAD a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their HR processes and build high performing teams. With over 25 years of experience in driving learning and leading people, she brings a wealth of HR expertise and professional experience to provide innovative HR solutions.
  She has driven projects and initiatives related to excellence in HR, leadership development, training programmes, employee engagement, performance management and HR technology, supporting organisations to deliver on their purpose through their people.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  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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• M26042 - Corporate Tax Returns (Online)

  • When
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00

  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break

  Speaker: Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg 
  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

  A practical session going through the tax return for Companies and discussing how best to compile it.  The seminar will focus on the most relevant and also new  Tax Return Attachments (TRAs.)

  Specific topics to be covered during the session

  • Completing the tax return for companies 

  • Discussing relevant TRAs such as Dividend, Interest and any new updates and changes for YA 2025.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Helps in completing the tax returns for companies

  Target Audience

  Accountants, tax practitioners and CFOs of companies

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg is a practitioner in the area of tax compliance with over 18 years experience. She read for a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.), a Masters in Financial Services from the University of Malta and subsequently a Ph.D in Taxation from the School of Law, within the Centre for Commercial Legal Studies at Queen Mary, University of London. Her area of research was Cross Border Group Loss Relief in the EU. Dr. Calleja Borg has also been a guest researcher at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law in Vienna. Dr. Jeanette Calleja Borg is a member of the Malta Institute of Taxation Council a Member the Malta Institute for Accountants and sits on the direct tax committees of both institutes.

  EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  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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