Keeping Pace: Strategic & Operational Updates - An MIA Conference
Small and medium practitioners need to stay on top of evolving requirements and work practices, while running a successful practice.
Amongst others, this Conference will explore the strategic priorities for a changing landscape, the transition to real-time reporting and review engagements.
Overview
Keeping Pace: Strategic & Operational Updates
Small and medium practitioners need to stay on top of evolving requirements and work practices, while running a successful practice.
Amongst others, this Conference will explore the strategic priorities for a changing landscape, the transition to real-time reporting and review engagements.
Lead by professionals who understand your challenges, this event will be centered on what works in real life.
Register today to broaden your understanding of the key matters impacting small and medium practitioners!
Registration Time: 08:00 - 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Radisson, St Julian's
CPE Accreditation: 5.25 Hours (3 Core Hours & 2.25 Professional Development).
Why Attend?
Agenda Highlights:
08:00 - 09:00: Registration
09:00 - 09:20: Welcome Addresses
Ms Maria Cauchi Delia - CEO (MIA)
09:20 - 09:50: Strategic Priorities for a Changing Landscape
Moderator:
Ms Maria Cauchi Delia - CEO (MIA)
Panellists:
Mr Paul Gisby - Senior Director (Accountancy Europe)
Mr Harpal Singh - Principal, Small & Medium Practices and Thought Leadership (IFAC)
09:50 - 10:35: Panel Discussion
Panellists:
Mr Jean Paul Debono - Chairperson (MIA SMP Group) and Partner (Quazar)
Mr Paul Giglio - Member (MIA Council and SMP Group) and Tax & Assurance Partner (Forvis Mazars)
Mr Michele Hili - Team Lead (Scope)
10:35 - 10:50: Transitioning to Real Time Reporting: Payroll and VAT
Mr Joseph Caruana, Commissioner for Tax and Customs (MTCA)
10:50 - 11:30: Networking Coffee Break
11:30 - 11:50: Malta National Risk Assessment - An Update
11:50 - 12:45: The AML Framework: Now and Next
Moderator:
Ms Ariane Azzopardi - Chairperson (MIA AML Committee) and Director, Quality and Risk Management (KPMG Malta)
Panellists:
Dr Rakele Cini - Member (MIA AML Committee) and Lawyer & Founder (RKL Advisory)
Mr Alan Craig - Deputy Chairperson (MIA AML Committee) and Partner (Forvis Mazars Malta)
Ms Angela Fleri Soler - Member (MIA AML Committee) and Quality & Risk Management Leader (Deloitte)
12:45 - 13:45: Lunch Break
13:45 - 14:00: Motivational Speaker
14:00 - 15:30: Review Engagements: Getting Practical
Speakers:
Ms Lucienne Pace Ross - Vice-President (MIA), Member (MIA AML Committee) and Assurance Partner (PWC)
Ms Joanne Saliba - Leader (MIA Audit & Assurance Standards Working Group) and Partner (PWC)
Ms Janis Hyzler - Member (MIA Audit & Assurance Committee) and Director (Zampa Partners)
Mr Neil Maniscalco - Member (MIA Audit & Assurance Committee) and Director (DFK Malta)
Mr Neville Cutajar - Member (MIA Audit & Assurance Committee) and Managing Partner (3a)
15:30 - 15:50: Malta Enterprise Schemes in Focus: What SMPs Need to Know
Mr Karl Herrera - Chief Officer - Incentives Development Evaluation and Monitoring (Malta Enterprise)
15:50 - 17:00: Concluding Remarks
Mr Mark Wirth - Deputy Chairperson (MIA SMP Group) and Partner (Zampa Partners)
Confirmed Speakers
Sponsors
Supported by:
Scope
Finance Incorporated Limited
Credit & Financial Institutions
Keeping Pace: Strategic & Operational Updates - An MIA Conference
October 7, 2025
Radisson Blu, St. Julian's
Member: €130; Non Member: €160; Retired: €60; Student: €80
The Malta Institute of Accountants
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