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• M26103 - Navigating AI in Practice: Stand-Alone vs. Embedded Solutions for Invoice Processing (Online)

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

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  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Mr Michele Hili
  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

  As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the accounting landscape, practitioners face a crucial strategic choice: leveraging broad stand-alone AI models (such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini) versus utilizing embedded AI features integrated directly into core accounting platforms.
  This session provides a practical, real-world analysis of both approaches, focusing on one of the most time-consuming workflows in modern practice: invoice and bill processing. Attendees will discover how to harness intelligent data extraction to eliminate manual data entry, reduce error rates, and streamline accounts payable workflows across accounting firms.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  Part 1:

  • Foundational AI Architecture & Platform Landscape

  • Demystifying Modern AI: A clear, conceptual comparison between

  • Standalone LLMs (e.g., Gemini, Claude)

  • Autonomous AI Agents (task-driven intelligent agents)

  • Embedded AI (native, software-integrated features)

  • Embedded AI in Action: Practical, everyday examples of embedded intelligence across leading technology and accounting ecosystems (including Google Workspace, Xero, and QuickBooks).

  
  

  Part 2:

  • Practical Application & Live Demonstration

  • Scenario A — Generalist Extraction via Standalone AI: Live walkthrough using a standalone LLM (Google Gemini) to parse, extract, and structure key financial data directly from supplier bills.

  • Scenario B — End-to-End Automation via Embedded AI: Hands-on demonstration of generate.TAX showing how cloud document ingestion (via manual upload or automated SharePoint sync) uses specialized extraction to stage ready-to-post transactions for accounting platforms.

  
  

  Why is the session of relevance to our members? 

  This session cuts through the technical jargon to deliver immediate, real-world value for finance professionals looking to modernize their workflows. As AI rapidly transforms accounting, understanding when to use standalone models versus embedded tools is fast becoming an essential skill. Attendees will walk away with a practical, fluff-free roadmap to eliminate manual invoice data entry, reduce processing errors, and reclaim lost billable hours making this an unmissable session for anyone looking to boost practice efficiency and learn more about this fascinating world of AI.

  Target Audience

  Accounting professionals, finance leaders, and AP specialists looking for practical, user friendly ways to use AI to automate document processing and streamline firm workflows.

  Speaker's Profile

  Michele (Mick) Hili is an ACCA-qualified accountant with over a decade of experience across traditional audit, financial advisory, and cloud accounting. Currently serving as the Finance Solutions Team Lead at Scope Solutions, Mick specializes in cloud strategy, AI integration, and tech stack optimization. Having built a solid foundation in practice with a Big Four firm, he now focuses on helping accountants and businesses drive efficiency and quality through modern financial technology.
  

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3  Professional

  
  

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  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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• M26068 - AML Basics & Red Flags in CASPs (Crypto-Asset Service Providers) (Online)

  • When
    3 Nov 2026
  •  
    09:30 - 11:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:15
  Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Sammut Borg 
  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

  The rapid growth of crypto-assets has brought increased regulatory scrutiny, placing Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) at the forefront of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance efforts. At the same time, other obliged entities and service providers interacting with CASPs—such as financial institutions, payment providers, and corporate service providers—are increasingly exposed to crypto-related risks.
  A key development in this space is the implementation of the Travel Rule, which introduces new requirements around the collection and sharing of originator and beneficiary information in crypto transactions. This creates both operational and compliance challenges for CASPs and their counterparties.
  As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organisations must ensure they are equipped to identify, assess, and respond to financial crime risks effectively.
  This session provides a practical introduction to AML fundamentals within the crypto environment, with a strong focus on recognising red flags, understanding Travel Rule obligations, and applying risk-based controls in day-to-day operations.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • Overview of AML/CFT obligations applicable to CASPs

  • Key financial crime risks in crypto-asset activities

  • The Travel Rule: scope, requirements, and practical implementation challenges

  • Common red flags in crypto-related transactions and business relationships

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in a crypto context

  • Transaction monitoring considerations involving CASPs

  • Practical case studies across CASPs and counterparties

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  As regulatory expectations tighten, including the implementation of the Travel Rule, CASPs face increasing compliance complexity and scrutiny. Many organisations are still navigating how to apply these requirements effectively in practice.
  This session delivers practical, real-world insights into crypto-related AML risks, highlighting common red flags and key implementation challenges. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to strengthen compliance frameworks, improve detection of suspicious activity, and better manage regulatory expectations.

  Target Audience

  • Employees of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
  • Compliance and AML/CFT professionals
  • Financial institutions/Subject Persons interacting with CASPs
  • Risk, fraud, and onboarding teams

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr. Elizabeth Sammut Borg, a seasoned lawyer and compliance specialist, currently holds the
  position of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer for
  Investment Firms, CSP and Retirement Pension Scheme companies. Previously, Elizabeth
  headed the the compliance and legal division as Director of Legal and Compliance at Dixcart
  Management Malta Limited, serving also as MLRO and Compliance Officer on companies
  licenced to offer CSP and trustee services.
  As a dedicated compliance specialist, Elizabeth focuses on navigating the intricate landscape
  of anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regulations as well as specialising
  in regulatory compliance for CSPs and trustees. Her extensive experience extends to serving
  as MLRO for CSPs, Trustees, and Fiduciaries, as well as retirement pension schemes
  companies. Beyond her role, Elizabeth provides AML training and guidance contributing to
  the development and enhancement of compliance standards within the industry.
  Dr Borg graduated as a lawyer in 2010, subsequently reading Master’s Degree in International
  Criminal Law, with the United Nations Interregional Crime Institute in Turin. Before joining
  Dixcart, Elizabeth served as an employment law prosecutor and also worked at the Court of
  the European Union in Luxembourg, as a legal jurist in the research and documentation
  department

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  2  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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