The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26060.5 - Quality Management - ISQM 1 face-to-face Workshop (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:15:00 GMT

MIA Audit Excellence Series in collaboration with Accountancy Board

Registration Time: 08:45
Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15 minute break

Speakers:

Ms Karen Sultana - Head Quality Assurance Unit, Quality Assurance Unit, Accountancy Board

Ms Jeanette-Michelle Agius - Senior Accountant, Quality Assurance Unit, Accountancy Board.

Mr Jean Paul Debono - Partner at Quazar

Ms Anita Grech - Audit Partner at Forvis Mazars

Mr Renzo Farrugia - Founder at Compass Malta

Venue: Villa Arrigo

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €50.00

Non-MIA Members: €85.00

Retired Members: €30.00

Students: €35.00

Enjoy a 10% discount on group bookings.

This in-person session is being organised jointly by the MIA and the Accountancy Board to support practitioners in strengthening their understanding and implementation of ISQM 1, while also providing clearer insight into current expectations and practical considerations. It will bring together practitioners and representatives from the Accountancy Board for an engaging discussion on the effective and consistent application of the standard.

The session will offer a practical refresher on the key principles and requirements of ISQM 1, together with an overview of the expectations of the Accountancy Board during audit quality reviews. It will also cover common challenges encountered in practice and examples of good practices.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion addressing practical questions and topics submitted in advance by practitioners, with the aim of providing further clarity and actionable insights on commonly encountered issues.

To help ensure that the discussion addresses the areas most relevant to practitioners, attendees are encouraged to submit any questions or topics they would like addressed to technical@miamalta.org by no later than Monday, 1st June.

Speakers' Profiles

Karen Sultana is the Head of the Accountancy Board's Quality Assurance Unit within the Ministry for Finance. She is a certified public accountant and holds a practising certificate in auditing with the Accountancy Board. She is also a fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants.

Jeanette Agius is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a practising certificate in auditing. She is an ACCA fellow and a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants. She has experience in audit, taxation, and regulatory oversight, and currently serves as a Quality Assurance Reviewer with the Ministry for Finance

Jean Paul Debono, a Certified Public Accountant and Practicing Auditor, founding partner at Quazar, a multi-disciplinary Accountancy, Audit and CSP firm in Malta heading the Accounts & Advisory department. With a background in global client service and a focus on accounting, tax, and advisory, Jean Paul is recognized for his strategic business guidance. He's a distinguished member of ACCA, the Malta Institute of Accountants and the Malta Institute of Taxation, also contributing significantly to professional communities by serving as Chairman and Non-Executive Directorship roles across various companies.

Anita Grech is a Partner at Mazars Malta and is specialised in audits of PIEs, listed entities, financial services and has extensive experience working on local and international groups of companies. She previously worked with one of the Big Four firms and has also gained experience working in the hospitality and healthcare industry. Anita is part of firm’s technical team and involved in internal training on audit methodology and is also deputy chairperson on the MIA’s sustainable finance committee. Anita is a Certified Public Accountant and Practicing Auditor by profession.

Renzo Farrugia leads Compass Malta, delivering independent quality reviews and technical support since 2008. A dynamic and respected voice in the profession, he is a sought-after speaker and trainer. Renzo holds a practising certificate in auditing, is an MIA Fellow, and MBA graduate of Henley Business School, UK.

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.

The Malta Institute of Accountants may take photos during this event. These images will be used by the Institute to share news about the event in newsletters, the Annual Report, The Accountant Journal and printed publicity. Photos can also be published on MIA’s social media channels including Facebook and LinkedIn. Such images may be used to publicise future events of the same nature and for reporting purposes.

M26040 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Business Registry (MBR) (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Please note that the event date is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Any updates or amendments will be communicated in a timely manner.

Registration Time: 09:00
Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Venue: Villa Arrigo

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €45.00

Non-MIA Members: €80.00

Retired Members: €25.00

Students: €35.00

10% discount for CPE Bundle Holders.
Kindly contact cpeevents@miamalta.org.

Detailed Agenda

09:00 - 09:30 - Registration and Coffee
09:30 - 09:45 - Welcome and Introductions
09:45 - 11:00 - 1. Legal Updates to be presented by Dr Dorita Cardona
2. Operations Updates to be presented by Ms Annalise Zammit

3. To be presented by Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas : - Demo re Qualified Electronic Signature

- Demo re Malta Business Wallet

11:00 – 11:20 - Coffee Break

11:20 - 12:30 - 5. FAQs to be presented Ms Maria Cauchi Delia and Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas.

Building on the existing partnership and ongoing collaboration between the MIA and authorities, the MIA is organising a series of events in collaboration with MBR, FIAU, MFSA, MGA and MTCA.

During this meeting, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion on matters encountered during the day-to-day operations and related explanations, solutions and proposed way forward.

Participation is highly recommended as it will provide attendees with the opportunity to directly interact with the regulators.

You are kindly being invited to share any feedback, recommendations, or comments you might have, including specific anonymised examples and anonymised supporting documents, to technical@miamalta.org by Wednesday 20th May 2026.

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.

The Malta Institute of Accountants may take photos during this event. These images will be used by the Institute to share news about the event in newsletters, the Annual Report, The Accountant Journal and printed publicity. Photos can also be published on MIA’s social media channels including Facebook and LinkedIn. Such images may be used to publicise future events of the same nature and for reporting purposes.

M26078 - The MIA Networking Event 2026 (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This year's MIA Networking Event, will be held on Thursday 25th June

Venue: Westin Dragonara, St. Julian's.

Time: 20:00 onwards

Dress code: Smart Casual

Parking: Available at the Quarry & Merkanti Car Park on first come first served basis against payment.

Event is open for paid-up members only.

Registration is open online. Attendance is secured with a €10 donation in aid of The Malta Trust Foundation.

For those wishing to make an additional donation, the banking details are provided below:

The Malta Trust Foundation
IBAN: MT42BNIF14502000000010000520913
Account: 10000520913
Swift Code: BNIFMTMTXXX
Description: MIA

The MIA Networking Event is being supported by Scope.

M26060.6 - Audit Reporting and Follow up face-to-face Workshop (1 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:00 GMT

MIA Audit Excellence Series in collaboration with Accountancy Board

Registration Time: 08:45
Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15 minute break

Speakers: Ms Karen Sultana, Mr Shawn Falzon, Mr Thomas Galea & Mr Christopher Cardona

Venue: Villa Arrigo, Naxxar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €50.00

Non-MIA Members: €85.00

Retired Members: €30.00

Students: €35.00

Enjoy a 10% discount on group bookings.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Case Studies
ISA 580 - Written representations
ISA 700 - Forming an opinion and reporting on financial statements
ISA 260 - Communication with those charged with governance
ISA 570 - Going concern (reporting focus)
Audit follow-up considerations
Audit opinion formulation and reporting

Speakers' Profiles

Karen Sultana

Ms. Karen Sultana is the Head of the Accountancy Board's Quality Assurance Unit within the Ministry for Finance. She is a certified public accountant and holds a practising certificate in auditing with the Accountancy Board. She is also a fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants.

Shawn Falzon

Shawn Falzon is the Assurance Leader at EY Malta and has been with EY since 2000. He brings over twenty five years of professional experience across a wide range of industries, including insurance, banking, real estate, gaming, telecommunications, and hospitality. He serves a number of public interest entities and high profile clients and has extensive experience leading complex audit engagements, including listed entities, public interest entities and cross border groups, as well as groups preparing for local and US IPOs. Shawn is an officer and Council Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants and serves as Vice Chair of its Audit and Assurance Group, where he actively contributes to the advancement of the profession and ongoing engagement with regulators and key stakeholders. He is a Certified Public Accountant, an ACCA Fellow, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Malta.

Thomas Galea

Appointed partner in October 2021, Thomas is the Head of Audit (Operations) of the Malta practice. During the past 21 years, other than in Malta, Thomas has worked within the audit function of the Irish and US KPMG offices gaining experience in several industries, particularly Banking and Private Enterprise.

Christopher Cardona

Christopher Cardona is a Partner in the Assurance practice at PwC Malta, with over 15 years of experience in engagements, within the financial, regulated and private sectors. He has led statutory audits under IFRS and local GAAP (GAPSME & GAPEE), as well as engagements involving complex accounting and regulatory frameworks. Christopher also coordinates the firm’s engagement compliance reviews, with a focus on audit quality, reporting and adherence to ISA requirements. He is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a practising certificate in auditing, and is a Fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA). He currently chairs the MIA's Insurance Group and is a member of the Audit and assurance Group.

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.

The Malta Institute of Accountants may take photos during this event. These images will be used by the Institute to share news about the event in newsletters, the Annual Report, The Accountant Journal and printed publicity. Photos can also be published on MIA’s social media channels including Facebook and LinkedIn. Such images may be used to publicise future events of the same nature and for reporting purposes.

The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26060.5 - Quality Management - ISQM 1 face-to-face Workshop (10 Jun 2026)

Registration Time: 08:45 Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15 minute break

Speakers:

Ms Karen Sultana - Head Quality Assurance Unit, Quality Assurance Unit, Accountancy Board

Ms Jeanette-Michelle Agius - Senior Accountant, Quality Assurance Unit, Accountancy Board.

Mr Jean Paul Debono - Partner at Quazar

Ms Anita Grech - Audit Partner at Forvis Mazars

Mr Renzo Farrugia - Founder at Compass Malta

Venue: Villa Arrigo

Participation Fees MIA Members: €50.00

Non-MIA Members: €85.00

Retired Members: €30.00

Students: €35.00

Speakers' Profiles

Karen Sultana is the Head of the Accountancy Board's Quality Assurance Unit within the Ministry for Finance. She is a certified public accountant and holds a practising certificate in auditing with the Accountancy Board. She is also a fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants.

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.

M26040 - Meet the Regulator - Malta Business Registry (MBR) (16 Jun 2026)

Please note that the event date is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Any updates or amendments will be communicated in a timely manner.

Registration Time: 09:00 Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Venue: Villa Arrigo

Participation Fees MIA Members: €45.00

Non-MIA Members: €80.00

Retired Members: €25.00

Students: €35.00

10% discount for CPE Bundle Holders. Kindly contact cpeevents@miamalta.org.

Detailed Agenda

09:00 - 09:30 - Registration and Coffee 09:30 - 09:45 - Welcome and Introductions 09:45 - 11:00 - 1. Legal Updates to be presented by Dr Dorita Cardona 2. Operations Updates to be presented by Ms Annalise Zammit

3. To be presented by Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas : - Demo re Qualified Electronic Signature

- Demo re Malta Business Wallet

11:00 – 11:20 - Coffee Break 11:20 - 12:30 - 5. FAQs to be presented Ms Maria Cauchi Delia and Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas.

Building on the existing partnership and ongoing collaboration between the MIA and authorities, the MIA is organising a series of events in collaboration with MBR, FIAU, MFSA, MGA and MTCA.

During this meeting, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion on matters encountered during the day-to-day operations and related explanations, solutions and proposed way forward.

Participation is highly recommended as it will provide attendees with the opportunity to directly interact with the regulators.

You are kindly being invited to share any feedback, recommendations, or comments you might have, including specific anonymised examples and anonymised supporting documents, to technical@miamalta.org by Wednesday 20th May 2026.

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.

M26078 - The MIA Networking Event 2026 (25 Jun 2026)

M26060.6 - Audit Reporting and Follow up face-to-face Workshop (1 Jul 2026)

Registration Time: 08:45 Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15 minute break

Speakers: Ms Karen Sultana, Mr Shawn Falzon, Mr Thomas Galea & Mr Christopher Cardona

Venue: Villa Arrigo, Naxxar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €50.00

Non-MIA Members: €85.00

Retired Members: €30.00

Students: €35.00

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Case Studies

ISA 580 - Written representations

ISA 700 - Forming an opinion and reporting on financial statements

ISA 260 - Communication with those charged with governance

ISA 570 - Going concern (reporting focus)

Audit follow-up considerations

Audit opinion formulation and reporting

Speakers' Profiles

Karen Sultana

Ms. Karen Sultana is the Head of the Accountancy Board's Quality Assurance Unit within the Ministry for Finance. She is a certified public accountant and holds a practising certificate in auditing with the Accountancy Board. She is also a fellow of the Malta Institute of Accountants.

Shawn Falzon

Thomas Galea

Christopher Cardona

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.

Registration Time: 08:45
Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15 minute break

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €50.00

Registration Time: 09:00
Session Time: 09:30 - 12:30 No Break

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €45.00

10% discount for CPE Bundle Holders.
Kindly contact cpeevents@miamalta.org.

09:00 - 09:30 - Registration and Coffee
09:30 - 09:45 - Welcome and Introductions
09:45 - 11:00 - 1. Legal Updates to be presented by Dr Dorita Cardona
2. Operations Updates to be presented by Ms Annalise Zammit

11:00 – 11:20 - Coffee Break

11:20 - 12:30 - 5. FAQs to be presented Ms Maria Cauchi Delia and Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas.

Registration Time: 08:45
Session Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15 minute break

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €50.00