Registration Time: 12:45

Sessions Time: 13:00- 15:00  no break
Venue:   Online Webinar

Speakers :Ms Sahana Chandrasekhar and Ms Christine Galea

Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
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 Session 1 

In January 2024, following the requirements included in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, EFRAG published two Exposure Drafts – a European Sustainability Reporting Standard for listed Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (ESRS LSME ED) and a voluntary reporting standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME ED). 

Specific topics to be covered during the sessioN

This session will focus on the objective of the Exposure Drafts referred to above (i.e. ESRS LSME ED and VSME ED) and the disclosure requirements detailed therein. The speakers will also provide an update on this project.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Members of the accountancy profession and sustainability professionals interested in the reporting obligations emanating from the ESRSs and/or who may be involved in the collection, analysis or reporting of such information.

Speakers' Profiles

Sahana Chandrasekharis the CSRD champion in the Accounting Advisory Services team at KPMG. She helps clients in the preparation of their sustainability report in compliance with the ESRS standards. Her role also involves keeping up to date with all sustainability reporting initiatives within the EU and understanding their implications and statutory consequences on local entities. She provides advice on financial and non-financial reporting matters to clients, which includes assisting clients with the preparation of annual reports and guiding them through any new uncharted reporting environments.

Christine Galea is a Senior Manager responsible for Finance Department at the GO plc. She joined GO plc in December 1997 after obtaining the Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) from the University of Malta. She is a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.  In her capacity at GO plc, a public listed company on the local stock exchange, she plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the preparation of GO’s NRFD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) reporting. This responsibility has sparked her interest in the evolving landscape of ESG reporting.  In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is actively involved in the ESG working group within MIA.  Her contributions include leading a subgroup dedicated to ESG Financial reporting. Her involvement underscores her commitment to fostering transparency and sustainability within her organisation and the wider business community. 

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

2  Core

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