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• M26018 - Dissolution, Liquidation and Reinstatement of Companies (Online)

  • When
    19 Feb 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Dr Maria DeBono
  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

  This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the legal procedures for dissolving, liquidating and striking off companies under the Maltese Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta). Participants will gain insight into the legal grounds for dissolution and the various modes of liquidation or winding up, including both voluntary and court/compulsory liquidation. The session will examine the roles and responsibilities of directors and shareholders throughout the different processes, as well as the functions of key officials such as liquidators and other court-appointed officials. Additionally, the session will explore the legal remedy of reinstatement of companies, outlining the steps required to restore a company that has been struck off the register and the implications of doing so.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  Dissolution (including recent changes), Liquidation and Reinstatement of Companies

  Why is the session of relevance to our members? 

  Members of MIA may benefit from this session as they may be involved in a liquidation whether as accountants, auditors or as a liquidator but these sessions may also be of interest to people who are generally interested to learn more about the corporate processes of dissolution and liquidation of companies.

  Target Audience

  Directors, Company Secretaries, Liquidators, Auditors, Accountants

  Speaker's Profile

  Maria is a Senior Associate within the Corporate & Commercial Department at Fenech & Fenech Advocates. Her main areas of practice are Commercial, Corporate, Insolvency and Trust law.
  After obtaining her Bachelor of Laws and Master of Advocacy degrees from the University of Malta in 2017 and 2018 respectively, Maria then furthered her studies in London where she read for a Master of Laws (LLM) at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she specialised in Corporate and Commercial Law. At Fenech & Fenech, she regularly advises clients on several company law and corporate related issues, including, liquidation, insolvency, corporate restructuring and company reinstatement matters. She is also experienced in assisting clients on a variety of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, both on a local and cross-border scale.
  Maria also forms part of the Trusts and Foundations Department of the Firm and regularly advises clients on which vehicle would best suit their needs: be it a trust, foundation or association and the intricacies involved in the establishment of these structures. Together with the rest of the team, she also regularly assists the key-players within these structures such as the trustees or administrators, with any legal advice they require.

  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.

  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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• M26006 - How forecasting can be used to improve profitability, returns and decision-making in business (Online)

  • When
    20 Feb 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

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

  Forecasting is more than predicting numbers—it’s a strategic tool that drives better decisions, optimises resources, and enhances profitability. This session will explore how accurate forecasting can strengthen financial performance, improve returns, and support informed decision-making across all levels of a business.
  

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • The Role of Forecasting in Business Strategy
  • Linking Forecasting to Profitability and ROI
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Forecasting Techniques
  • Leveraging Data Analytics and Technology
  • Forecasting for Short-Term vs. Long-Term Decisions
  • Communicating Forecasts to Stakeholders
  • Best Practices for Effective Forecasting
  • Case Studies

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Participants will gain practical insights and proven techniques to make forecasting a powerful driver of profitability and informed decision-making. This session is relevant for both members and non-members seeking to elevate their financial planning and advisory skills.

  Target Audience

  This session is designed for accounting professionals and accountancy students who want to go beyond compliance and reporting, and use forecasting as a value-adding tool for business growth and strategic decision-making.

  Speaker's Profile

  Clayton Degiorgio has graduated as a qualified Accountant with a Distinction from the University of Malta in 2015 and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
  Having started his experience with one of the Big Four both within the Tax Department and Audit Department, he moved on to Accountancy related positions in the industry. In his experience as an in-house Accountant, Clayton has worked in the services, manufacturing, retail, and travel industries for ten years.
  He currently holds the position of Group CFO with a reputable Maltese company operating within the tour operating industry and has a firm providing audit, tax, accounting and advisory services.
  

  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.

  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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• M26007 - Communicating Financial Results to Non-Financial People (Online)

  • When
    13 Mar 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

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

  Effectively communicating financial results to key stakeholders is a vital skill for accounting professionals. However, translating complex financial data into clear, engaging, and meaningful insights for non-financial audiences can be challenging. This session is designed to equip participants with practical strategies and techniques to bridge that gap.
  

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  • The Importance of Presenting Financial Information Effectively
  • Challenges of Communicating Financial Results
  • Strategies to Engage Non-Financial Stakeholders
  • Communicating with Leadership and Board Members
  • Enhancing Communication Techniques
  • Investor Relations Communication
  • Leveraging Internal Communication Channels
  • Improving Financial Presentations
  • Case Studies

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance their communication skills, making financial results more understandable and impactful for diverse audiences. This session is beneficial for both members and non-members seeking to strengthen their professional capabilities.

  Target Audience

  This session is tailored for accounting professionals and accountancy students who not only prepare and validate financial data but also need to make that data accessible and relevant to non-financial stakeholders.

  Speaker's Profile

  Clayton Degiorgio has graduated as a qualified Accountant with a Distinction from the University of Malta in 2015 and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
  Having started his experience with one of the Big Four both within the Tax Department and Audit Department, he moved on to Accountancy related positions in the industry. In his experience as an in-house Accountant, Clayton has worked in the services, manufacturing, retail, and travel industries for ten years.
  He currently holds the position of Group CFO with a reputable Maltese company operating within the tour operating industry and has a firm providing audit, tax, accounting and advisory services.
  

  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.

  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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• M26039 - The latest developments on the upcoming Mandatory Workplace Pension Schemes Legislation (Online)

  • Start
    13 Apr 2026
  •  
  • End
    20 Apr 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  The upcoming Workplace Pension Schemes Legislation:

  How the mandatory setup of Workplace Pensions will shape the accounting profession from a tax management and payroll perspective (Online)

  The below CPE Sessions are being sponsored by APS Bank

  Registration Time:13:15
  Sessions Time: 13:30- 15:30  No Break

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  
  

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €50

  Non-MIA Members: €90.00

  Retired Members: €25.00

  Students: €35.00

  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Speakers: Session 1 - The proposed key features, Tax management considerations & a practical example from the public sector

  Mr Darran Agius (APS Bank)
  

  Mr Steve Ellul (CEO, Infrastructure Malta)

  Mr Michael Agius (Director - Tax Advisory, Grant Thornton)

  Moderated by Mr Mark Lamb (APS Bank)

  
  

  Speakers: Session 2 -The evolution of Occupational Pension Schemes in Malta, Payroll considerations & a practical example from the Private Sector

  
  

  Mr Kenneth Genovese (APS Bank)

  Mr Ray Bonnici (Chief People Officer, APS Bank)

  Mr Jonathan Mifsud (HR Buddy)
  Moderated by Mr Mark Lamb (APS Bank)

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  The session will be an update from last year’s session where over the past year major developments have taken place with a consultation paper being issued with the proposed workplace auto-enrolment framework legislation which is now in its final stages before launch. There is a key need for Accounting Professionals to prepare and familiarise themselves with the upcoming changes to help them navigate them effectively.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  The sessions will help members to

  • Learn the key features of the (proposed) legislation

  • Understand Tax Rebates and Tax Offsets

  • Identify key areas in Tax Management Practices

  • Be informed how companies ahead of the game are benefitting

  • Learn how this legislation effects Payroll

  • See practical examples one from a Private Company and also a Government Entity who already set a scheme up

  
  

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?
  

  This change in legislation will revolutionise the landscape of Tax Management and Payroll and these 2 sessions will help you identify the opportunities in place and also to help you and your clients navigate through these changes effectively.
  Both sessions will give a detailed update on last year’s session and the proposed legislation and its key features will be discussed with more certainty and clarity. A practical example of a 2nd pillar Occupational pension Scheme will also be discussed by a private company who already has this set-up and also by a Government Entity where the mandatory legal requirements will differ amongst the 2 types of entities.
  The Tax implications of these schemes will be discussed with particular emphasis on how tax rebates and offsets presented to both private entities will help organizations slow down their future payroll costs. Other key implications on payroll will also be discussed.

  Target Audience

  CFOs, CEOs, Finance Managers, Tax Consultants, Payroll professionals, Budgeting professionals, HR Professionals, Decision makers, Company Owners
  

  Speakers' Profiles

  Darran Agius is responsible for developing the APS Pension Products business and providing win-win financial solutions for corporate clients through tax efficient employee retention schemes which will ultimately benefit both the employer and the employee. Darran initially joined the Bank in September 2018 as a Private Clients Relationship Manager managing investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals. He has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2003 across different segments namely Commercial Insurance, Personal Credit, Corporate Credit, Branch Management, Investment Advice and Pensions. Along this journey, he joined First Insurance Brokers as a Commercial Insurance Broker in 2003. In 2006 he moved to HSBC gaining a year’s experience at one of their Branches before becoming a Commercial Banking Officer where he learned the ropes of Corporate Credit. In 2011 he was appointed Customer Relationship Manager at Mediterranean Bank; eventually he furthered his career as a Branch Manager at Sliema Branch. He successfully obtained the Financial Advise License from the MFSA in 2012 allowing him to contribute to the Wealth Solutions Team that helped convert the Bank’s operations from a savings to an Investment Bank in 2015. Darran holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Malta, Bsc (Hons) Financial Services degree from the University of Manchester and an Msc Human Resource Management and Development Masters degree from the University of Leicester.

  Mark Lamb: With over 25 years financial services experience Mark is qualified and authorised by the MFSA to provide Investment, Pensions and Insurance advice and in 2018 he was approved by the regulator to act as a Portfolio Manager. Mark is a Member of the UK’s Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute.
  Prior to relocating to Malta in 2003, he had worked for the UK’s largest provider of pensions and then as an Independent Financial Advisor for one of the UK’s longest established advisory firms. In Malta, Mark has previously held the position as Director of a boutique Investment Advisory firm, the Head of Life Department for a local Insurance Company and the Head of Investment Services for one of Malta’s largest financial advisory groups. For over 5 years he was also a weekly business columnist for the Malta Today newspaper.
  As APS Bank’s ‘Pensions Champion’ Mark’s role is to develop, lead and promote the bank’s Pensions offering to commercial enterprises, individuals and to the wider public.

  Jonathan Mifsud has been working in payroll since 2017. Holding a Masters Degree in Intelligent Computer Systems, he has applied the knowledge gained in tech, within the payroll industry. Helping hundreds of businesses and multiple bureaus to run payroll accurately and more efficiently than ever before.
  Jonathan has been a regular contributor to various media, having been published in the XU Magazine, the Times of Malta and “The Accountant” (Maltese publication). He has also appeared as a speaker multiple times for the Malta Institute of Accountants and delivered multiple payroll courses.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  4 Professional

  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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• M26044 - Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Delegation Skills (Online)

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

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea
  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

  This session is designed to strengthen core people-management capabilities that directly impact team effectiveness and engagement. Participants will explore how to address workplace conflict constructively, navigate differences through effective negotiation and delegate work with clarity and confidence.
  Through practical tools, the session focuses on resolving disagreements early, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and empowering team members through well-structured delegation. Emphasis is placed on building trust, accountability and ownership, enabling participants to create positive working environments and support sustainable performance and development within their teams.
  Participants will learn strategies to resolve disagreements, create win-win outcomes, and empower team members through effective delegation to build trust and accountability.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and analyse workplace conflict, from recognising common causes to diagnosing recurring patterns, and the impact on the team.

  • Apply constructive conflict-resolution and mediation strategies to resolve conflicts constructively and maintain positive work relationships.

  • Use practical negotiation techniques to achieve win-win outcomes while balancing individual, team, and business needs.

  • Understand the importance of adapting style and approach, based on context, stakeholders, and organisational impact.

  • Apply effective delegation principles and using delegation strategically to drive performance and development in their team.

  • Learn how to support, monitor and evaluate delegated work to build accountability, trust, and sustainable results across teams.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  In today’s tight labour market, organisations face increasing pressure to retain talent while sustaining performance in complex and fast-paced environments. Strengthening capabilities in conflict management, negotiation, and delegation enables issues to be addressed early, priorities to be aligned, and accountability to be effectively shared.
  As employees place greater value on positive work environments and meaningful development opportunities, these skills are critical in fostering engagement, supporting growth, and building resilient, high-performing teams that drive long-term organisational success.
  

  Target Audience

  Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers, HR professionals.

  Speaker's Profile

  Mariella Galea is an HR Consultant and Trainer at HR TalentLEAD a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their HR processes and build high performing teams. With over 25 years of experience in driving learning and leading people, she brings a wealth of HR expertise and professional experience to provide innovative HR solutions.
  She has driven projects and initiatives related to excellence in HR, leadership development, training programmes, employee engagement, performance management and HR technology, supporting organisations to deliver on their purpose through their people.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3 Professional

  
  

  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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• M26042 - Corporate Tax Returns (Online)

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

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00

  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break

  Speaker: Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg 
  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

  A practical session going through the tax return for Companies and discussing how best to compile it.  The seminar will focus on the most relevant and also new  Tax Return Attachments (TRAs.)

  Specific topics to be covered during the session

  • Completing the tax return for companies 

  • Discussing relevant TRAs such as Dividend, Interest and any new updates and changes for YA 2025.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Helps in completing the tax returns for companies

  Target Audience

  Accountants, tax practitioners and CFOs of companies

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr Jeanette Calleja Borg is a practitioner in the area of tax compliance with over 18 years experience. She read for a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.), a Masters in Financial Services from the University of Malta and subsequently a Ph.D in Taxation from the School of Law, within the Centre for Commercial Legal Studies at Queen Mary, University of London. Her area of research was Cross Border Group Loss Relief in the EU. Dr. Calleja Borg has also been a guest researcher at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law in Vienna. Dr. Jeanette Calleja Borg is a member of the Malta Institute of Taxation Council a Member the Malta Institute for Accountants and sits on the direct tax committees of both institutes.

  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.

  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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