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M25101 - Accounting for customer loyalty points, vouchers and more under IFRS and audit practices (Online)

  • 28 Oct 2025
  • 13:30 - 16:45
  • Online Webinar

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Registration Time: 13:15
Sessions Time: 13:30 - 16:45  including a 15-minute break
Speakers: Mr John Debattista, MS Miriam Rapa & Ms Martina Camilleri
Venue:   Online Webinar
Participation Fees 
MIA Members: €28.00
Non-MIA Members: €50.00
Retired Members: €15.00
Students: €20.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Customer loyalty programs—such as points, rewards, and vouchers—have become a powerful marketing and branding tool, driving sales and customer engagement in the retail industry. In the past, international financial reporting standards offered little guidance on the accounting treatment of these programs. However, IFRS 15 has now provided clear direction on how they should be recognized and reported. This seminar will explain the requirements of IFRS 15 through practical examples, helping participants understand and apply the standard effectively.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• The five steps revenue recognition approach under IFRS 15
• How vouchers, coupons, loyalty points affect these steps and hence revenue measurement and recognition.
• Disclosure requirements.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

We shall be providing tangible and real life examples of how most customer loyalty programmes work and their impact on the accounting treatment.

    Target Audience

    Accountants working in the retail sectors, auditors, students.

    Speakers's Profiles

    John Debattista is a Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor with over 20 years of experience in audit and assurance. Following a decade in a mid-tier audit firm, he co-founded Zampa Debattista, where he led the Audit and Assurance function as well as the Corporate Reporting Advisory team. John has extensive teaching experience, delivering lectures on audit and financial reporting for final stages of ACCA and ACA qualifications through the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales). He has taught the ACCA Diploma in IFRS (DipIFR) and frequently speaks at audit and financial reporting seminars organized by various institutes in Malta. John also served as MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) in his previous firm, with a focus on AML compliance and risk management. His expertise spans the financial services, gaming, and hospitality sectors. He has worked internationally on specialized assignments in cities such as Zurich, Bucharest, Vienna, and London. In 2024, John joined Deloitte’s audit function to further his impact in the field.

    EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies


    3  Core


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