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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 12 MAY 2024 7 COMMERCIAL BDO Malta publishes 2023 Transparency Report BDO Malta has unveiled its Transparency Report for 2023, reaffirming its steadfast com- mitment to excellence, trans- parency and delivering top qual- ity services to clients. CONTINUING its steady growth trajectory, BDO Mal- ta also celebrates in the Report its remarkable achievements recorded throughout the year, most notably solidifying its position as the fifth largest au- dit and advisory firm in Malta, based on fee income. In 2023, the firm recorded an increase in fee income of 12% compared to the previous year, reflecting clients' trust in its ser- vices and ability to provide value – even amid the challenges of a dynamic global business land- scape. Meanwhile, the year saw BDO Malta continue its dedication to the highest audit quality stand- ards, introducing an annual Audit Quality report along- side the Transparency Report, as well as launching an Audit Quality Award to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its expert audit teams. A meeting of the BDO Global Audit and As- surance Quality Committee held in Malta in April also offered the opportunity to share insights and discuss global audit trends, while the recent Audit and As- surance Culture of Quality sur- vey highlighted the alignment of respondents' values with those of the firm. Throughout the reporting pe- riod, the BDO Malta team en- sured the brand's presence at several high-profile internation- al events as both exhibitors and visitors, including ICE London 2023, the Malta Stock Exchange Governance, Risk and Compli- ance Summit 2023 and at the eighth edition of SiGMA Mal- ta, among others. BDO Malta service leaders also attended various conferences around the globe organised by BDO Inter- national, such as the Global Tax Conference held in Austria, the Audit Leadership Summit in Dubai and the Global Leader- ship Summit in Canada. Ranked fifth largest profession- al services network worldwide, BDO International is a global network of independent pub- lic accounting, tax and advisory firms, with more than 1,776 of- fices in over 164 countries and territories. In 2023, the highly respected BDO brand chose Malta as one of the first markets in which to launch its refreshed brand identity, with a new web- site that offers an enhanced dig- ital experience for clients and improved accessibility to servic- es and resources. More information about BDO Malta is available at www.bdo. com.mt. Frank Salt Real Estate celebrates mothers with heartwarming Mother's Day video FRANK Salt Real Estate has released a touching video to honour all mothers, especial- ly those within the company, who manage to balance work and family life with grace and resilience. This Mother's Day, real-life superheroes—mothers, grandmothers, and mother-like figures—who embody love, sac- rifice, and determination, are paid fitting tribute. Produced entirely in-house, the video features several of the company's female team mem- bers and captures intimate mo- ments between them and their children or grandchildren. It illustrates mundane everyday moments that define lasting memories, conveying the joy, challenges, and beauty of rais- ing strong, independent sons and daughters.Balancing the demands of a career with the responsibilities of motherhood can be a daunting task, requir- ing immense dedication and sacrifice. From juggling hectic work schedules to managing household chores and child- care, working mothers navigate a complex web of responsibil- ities each day. Despite these challenges, they exhibit remark- able resilience and determina- tion, striving to provide the best for their families while pursuing their professional aspirations. The video serves as a tribute to their unwavering strength and serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions that working mothers make to both their workplaces and their homes. The touching video is current- ly running on all their social media platforms. The compa- ny also takes this opportunity to wish all the amazing mums, grandmas and mother-like fig- ures a Happy Mother's Day. Hospice Malta launches 'L-Aħħar Pass' fundraising telethon to complete St Michael Hospice Complex HOSPICE Malta, the local NGO dedicated to providing free palli- ative care services to patients and their families, is announcing the launch of its annual fundraising telethon, 'L-Aħħar Pass'. Sched- uled for Sunday, 7th July 2024, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, this year's telethon aims to rally pub- lic support to complete the final stages of the St Michael Hospice complex, with the inauguration in September 2024. The 'L-Aħħar Pass' telethon will be broadcast live for 12 hours di- rectly from St Michael Hospice in Santa Venera. Viewers can tune in to local television stations to ex- perience touching stories and in- terviews showcasing the impact of Hospice Malta's services and the importance of completing the St Michael Hospice project. St Michael Hospice, Malta's first palliative care complex, represents a transformative milestone in Hospice Malta's 34-year commit- ment to holistic care. The com- plex will offer crucial in-patient facilities and expanded services, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families fac- ing life-limiting illnesses. Ms. Bernadette Bonnici Kind, Chairperson of Hospice Malta, expressed gratitude and empha- sised the significance of complet- ing St Michael Hospice, urging benefactors, the business commu- nity and the public to contribute generously towards this project of national importance. Kenneth Delia, CEO of Hospice Malta, emphasised that the St Michael Hospice project is near- ing its final stages of completion. With this infrastructure in place, Hospice will be well-equipped to efficiently accommodate its current services while also offer- ing the potential for expansion through its services in the com- munity, day services as well as in-patient services. The 'L-Aħħar Pass' telethon wel- comes donations through multi- ple channels, including calls, SMS, online platforms, and pledges. Every contribution brings Hos- pice Malta closer to fulfilling its mission and realising the vision of St Michael Hospice. For more information and to donate, visit www.hospicemalta. org. Ms Bernadette Bonnici Kind, Hospice Malta Chairperson, and Mr Kenneth Delia, Hospice Malta CEO during the launch of the 'L-Ahar Pass' fundraising telethon