The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

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

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: 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