The Malta Institute of Accountants notes with disapproval the introduction of Legal Notice 419 of 2021, which allows taxpayers to offset tax payable on property transfers against their existing tax arrears. This measure is tantamount to a tax amnesty and is a slap in the face to all professionals and entrepreneurs who operate their business […]
David Delicata appointed as new MIA President The Institute of Accountants has held its 57th Annual General Meeting on Friday 1st October, during which it elected seven fellows of the same Institute to its Council. The members are Ms Charmaine Baldacchino, Mr Edmond Brincat, Mr Mark Bugeja, Mr Christian Gravina, Mr Mr Noel Mizzi, Ms […]
The Institute of Accountants launched an awareness campaign that will help students in secondary schools make informed decisions about pursuing a study path in accountancy. The initiative targets all students in Year 8 (Form II) and Year 11 (Form V) in state school, church schools, and independent schools. The campaign reaches out to students with […]
The Malta Institute of Accountants held the New Members Ceremony for accountancy students who completed their studies in 2019/2020. The event was moved from last year due to Covid-19 restrictions and was the first in-person event organised by the Institute since the start of the virus outbreak. Nearly 200 students graduated from the study paths […]
The Malta Institute of Accountants approved statutory amendments during an Extraordinary General Meeting to reinforce the Institute’s governance structure and internal disciplinary procedures. Members voted on a series of resolutions that refine the mechanisms governing the Institute’s preventative and corrective measures. In his introduction, President Fabio Axisa said that the proposed changes to the Statute […]
Malta Institute of Accountant and Malta Bankers’ Association hold webinar on issues affecting banks and practitioners Representatives from the Malta Institute of Accountants and the Malta Banking Association highlighted the main concerns encountered by Corporate Services Providers acting on behalf of clients, in on online discussion held on February 1. The webinar explored the theme […]
Foreign accountants working and residing in Malta can now form part of the Malta Institute of Accountants as International Associate Members or Associate Members. The Institute has launched the International Associate membership class while widening the criteria for Associate members. The International Associate Membership programme allows foreign accountancy professionals practicing in Malta who have obtained […]
On the 14 Dec 2020 MIA participated in the Anti-tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) seminar organised jointly by the IFSP, the MIT and the MIA. This saw leading tax practitioners Mr John Ellul Sullivan, Mr Steve Gingell and Mr Craig Schembri discuss the way in which the provisions of the EU’s ATAD are being implemented in […]
The Malta Institute of Accountants visited PN Leader Bernard Grech to discuss issues of national concern and actions to address them. This was the first meeting between the Institute and the PN since the election of Bernard Grech at its helm. MIA President Fabio Axisa said that Malta’s reputation is the major challenge the country […]
The Institute of Accountants adopts a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct by professional accountants. Allegations of improper behaviour, whether through direct or indirect involvement, are immediately investigated by the MIA and disciplinary actions are taken according to the seriousness of the offence. Read more…