The Secretariat runs the Institute's office on the 3rd Floor of the SNPF Building in Apia. They handle member enquiries and registrations, the CA Program, training and events, and the Register of Members. Call, email or drop in during office hours.
Talofa le Mamalu Maualuga o Sui o le Tatou Sosaiete Suetusi ma Tausitusi o Samoa Viia le Atua ua taítaí mai lo outou soifua ma so matou ola i lenei tausaga fou. E pei ona silafia, e lei faataunuuina se tatou fiafia masani EOY i le tausaga talu ai talu ai sa fetuutuunaí foi e fua i taimi ua mavae, e tele lava ona pisi le toatele i nisi o tuatuagia. Ae sei fai se suiga e tuu ma ii le amataga o le tausaga atonu e lelei foi e amata lelei ai le savaliga ma poupou ai foi le tatou mafutaga aua le faaleleia atili o la tatou Faalapotopotoga. O lea ua tapena e fai faatasi le tatou Fonotaga faa-le Tausaga (AGM) ma faaiu ai i le tatou fiafia, e faia lea i le Aso Faraile 27th Mati 2026 i le Taumeasina Island Resort. Alofa mai le Alii i le tatou savaliga o lenei tausaga fou.
Professional Standards Update – SIA The Samoa Institute of Accountants advises that the Council has approved the following:
ISA for Less Complex Entities (LCE ISA) adopted, effective for eligible audits from 1 January 2026 (early adoption permitted);
IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts adoption deferred, pending further piloting, commissioning, and training;
Sustainability Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2) to continue piloting, with an intended effective date during 2026, subject to readiness.
These decisions support audit quality, proportional regulation, and Samoa’s capacity-building pathway. Issued by Council of the Samoa Institute of Accountants
The Samoa Institute of Accountants invites applications from those who are interested to undertake the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program. The CA Program is the professional examination that forms part of the prescribed qualifications to become a member of the Institute. The following Modules of the CA Program will be offered at the first semester which will commence in March 2026:
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Applications are invited for membership as Chartered Accountant of the Samoa Institute of Accountants (SIA). All applicants must ensure that they satisfy the criteria for membership stipulated under section 49 (b) of the Rules of the Institute:
Must hold an undergraduate degree or higher with a major in Accounting; and
Must complete and pass the ‘Chartered Accountants Professional Program’ facilitated by the Institute; and
Must have 3 years of work experience at senior level directly involved with accountancy or auditing; and
Must attain the age of 21years; and
Is a citizen or permanent resident of Samoa as defined under the Immigration Act 1966 and must reside in Samoa at the time of application.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AS ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (AT)
Applications are invited for membership as Accounting Technician with the Samoa Institute of Accountants (SIA). All applicants must ensure that they satisfy the following criteria for AT membership stipulated under section 47 (b) of the Rules of the Institute.
Must hold a Diploma with a major in Accounting; and
Has at least 10 years of work experience which involves preparation or auditing of financial statements; and
Is of good character; and
Is willing to abide by the Act, Rules and Code of Ethics of the Institute; and
Is a citizen or permanent resident of Samoa as defined by the Immigration Act 1966 who must reside in Samoa at the time of application.
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