Education campaign to encourage students to opt for accountancy

The Malta Institute of Accountants has launched the second edition of the #AccountsForYou Awareness Campaign, as it seeks to encourage young students to discover more about career opportunities within the profession.

It will also address the need for wider financial literacy starting at a young age.

The campaign was launched by MIA President David Delicata and CEO Maria Cauchi Delia in the presence of Education Minister Clifton Grima.

Delicata noted that despite economic turbulence, the Maltese economy has continued to grow and attract higher-quality jobs particularly in the services-based industry.

While hundreds of students yearly qualify to act as accountants through University of Malta and the MIA-ACCA Joint Scheme, demand continues to outstrip supply.

“Accountancy... is a profession which has demonstrated resilience throughout times, and offers professionals engaged in it the opportunity to make a difference, for accountants play a key role in every organisation, irrespective of its industry or size. Our aim is to encourage young people to be aware of these opportunities,” Delicata said.

Cauchi Delia said the #AccountsForYou campaign will be targeted towards students in...