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

The session will focus on what is Corporate Governance, to attain a better understanding of why this matters. What are the goals of Corporate Governance as well as the roles that come into play. Session will look at best practice in Corporate Governance including international frameworks and Malta's Governance Landscape. The session will delve into the roles, duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of the individual directors and the board as a whole. It will also focus on the governance structures of an organisation and what could be the consequences of poor governance.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• Evolution of Corporate Governance

• Definition and meaning of Corporate Governance principles

• Different roles and responsibilities in Corporate Governance

• The Board of Directors and the Functions of its Committees

• The Rules about Corporate Governance

• The MFSA Corporate Governance Code

• ESG

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

This is a session which should attract those who are interested in attaining a better understanding on corporate governance by expanding their knowledge in the field. It will provide key takeaways and practical steps for strong governance in an organisation. Session is relevant to both members and non-members who are interested in why corporate governance matters for the success of an organisation.

Target Audience

Board members, People in Management, Auditors, Risk and Compliance Officers, Students

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.

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3  Core

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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