About the Institute
The Samoa Institute of Accountants is the national professional body for accountants in Samoa. Established in 1959, it regulates, develops and advances the accounting profession in the service of the Samoan economy and its people.
Lauano Dennis Chan TungPresident, 2025 and 2026A professional body since 1959
The Institute was founded in November 1959 as the Western Samoa Society of Accountants, one of the earliest professional accounting bodies in the Pacific Islands. It was registered as a statutory body under the Public Accountants Act in 1984, and in 2006 the Samoa Institute of Accountants Act gave it its present name and a full legislative framework to regulate membership, enforce professional standards, protect the use of professional designations and administer discipline.
What the Institute does
- Admits and registers Chartered Accountants, Accounting Technicians and Provisional Members, and maintains the official Register of Members
- Issues Certificate of Public Practice and temporary certificates to overseas practitioners
- Runs the Chartered Accountants Program and continuing education for members
- Sets and enforces professional and ethical standards through its Rules and Code of Ethics
- Represents Samoa's accountants nationally and internationally, including at the International Forum of Accounting Standard Setters
The Council 2025
The Council is elected by members at the Annual General Meeting and consists of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and three other councillors.
Tagaloa Faafouina Su'a
Tina Rosemary Ula-Saili
Moe Lene
Afoa Falana'ipupu Aiolupotea Sauimalae Chu Ling
Peseta Peter Tone
Tiā Jaslyn Tuioti Mariner-LeotaThe team behind the Institute
The Secretariat runs the Institute's office at the SNPF Building in Apia. It coordinates Council and management meetings, member training and Institute events alongside the committees, handles member communication, and maintains the Register of Members.
Logotaua Palepa Swanney SolaeseExecutive OfficerFormer Secretary and Council member of the Institute for more than a decade
Faauuga IosefaOffice Clerk