The Malta Institute of Accountants welcomed 270 new members bringing its total membership up to over 3,000.
The new members were formally received into the institute after graduating in accountancy programmes.
Six students accepted special recognition for their achievements: Dominic Mifsud placed first in the Malta Overall Performance September 2017 ACCA Top Affiliate Award; Carol Debattista placed first in the Malta Overall Performance December 2017 ACCA Top Affiliate Award; Nicolette Maria Spiteri placed first in the Malta Overall Performance March 2018 ACCA Top Affiliate Award; Peter Bajada (in absentia) placed first in the Malta Overall Performance June 2018 ACCA Top Affiliate Award. Loucas Louca received the ACA Best Student 2018 Award; and, Matthew Sciberras received the Best University of Malta Accountancy Student Award 2018.
The Kevin Mahoney Award for Altruism was presented to Malcom Custó by Ryan Mahoney, the son of the late Kevin Mahoney, for his work with Puttinu Cares Foundation. Now in its third year, the award gives recognition to MIA members who demonstrate the values of the Institute beyond their professional life.