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M26071 - The Accountant as the Trusted Advisor (Online)

  • 3 Sep 2026
  • 09:15 - 12:30
  • Online Webinar

Registration


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

The role of accountants has expanded dramatically, evolving from traditional number‑crunching to high‑impact strategic advisory. Today’s accountants serve as trusted partners who provide the financial insight and forward‑looking guidance businesses need to navigate increasingly complex environments. Their value is rooted in expertise, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to ethical standards, all of which reinforce the trust placed in them.
Modern accountants deliver a broad spectrum of advisory services, including financial planning, tax compliance, risk management, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. This shift reflects a growing expectation for accountants not only to maintain accurate financial records but also to interpret data, anticipate challenges, and help drive sustainable business growth.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• How the Accountant’s Role Has Evolved
• What “Trusted Advisor” Really Means
• Core Advisory Capabilities Modern Accountants Must Master
• Building Credibility Through Ethical Standards
• Technology as an Enabler of Advisory Work
• Challenges and Opportunities
• Case Studies: Accountants Driving Business Outcomes

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

The session equips participants with a solid understanding of how accountants contribute to strategic decision‑making, helping them position themselves as valuable advisors who drive business insight and organisational growth.

    Target Audience

    This session is designed for accountants, firm members, managers, directors, and anyone interested in understanding the expanding role of accountants as trusted strategic advisors.

    Speaker's Profile

    Clayton 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 over 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

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