Mark Anthony Bugeja confirmed as Malta Institute of Accountants’ President in first council meeting

Mark Anthony Bugeja has been confirmed as the Malta Institute of Accountants’ (MIA) President during its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM).  

Held on 26th September at Villa Arrigo, the four officers of the council were re-confirmed in their respective positions. Aside from Mr Bugeja as President, Lucienne Pace Ross was confirmed as Vice-President, Jonathan Dingli as Secretary and Annabelle Zammit Pace as Treasurer.

The meeting also saw seven members elected to the council. Fabio Axisa, David Delicata, Jonathan Dingli, Shawn Falzon, Christopher Portelli and Annabelle Zammit Pace were re-elected to the institute’s council, while Norbert Tabone was elected for the first time.

Opening the AGM, MIA President Mark Anthony Bugeja shared an extensive run-through of its activities, highlighting sustainability, digitalisation, education and the fight against money-laundering as pivotal aspects of the MIA’s ongoing efforts to support the profession and the wider economy.

Mr Bugeja emphasised the role accountants play in upholding trust and integrity in a rapidly changing global business environment.

“Over these six decades, the world has undergone tremendous change, with advancements in technology, globalisation and a completely transformed business landscape. Yet, amidst this rapid evolution, accountants continue to represent trust and integrity, adapting their expertise to meet modern challenges while ensuring transparency, compliance, and sound decision-making,” he commented.

He also highlighted the MIA’s active role as a voice for the profession, responding to 34 consultations over the past year alone.

These involved legislative and regulatory frameworks impacting the profession, both locally and internationally.

Feedback was provided on critical areas such as taxation, auditing standards and in the field of sustainability.

The President acknowledged the work being carried out by MIA’s committees and groups, who contributed over 137 hours of voluntary input to ensure that the profession’s interests and well-represented.

During the meeting, members also cast their votes on a series of motions aimed at enhancing the institute’s operational structure and governance.