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Samoa Institute of Accountants: Where Professional Standards Create Market Value

We understand the journey from graduate to trusted professional is challenging. You've invested in your education, but without proper gatekeeping and standards, your expertise gets lost in a sea of unqualified people claiming the same title

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Apply for Membership

How to Apply for Membership

How to Apply for Membership

Application for membership are open once a year around February.

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Degree of Membership

Degree of Membership

The Samoa Institute of Accountants has five (5) degrees of members as follows;

1) Chartered Accountant

2) Accountant Technician

3) Provisional Member

4) Life Member

5) Fellow Member

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Latest List of Members

Samoa Institute of Accountants List of Members- as at 30th April 2025

The Following is an updated list of Chartered Accountants as at April 30th , 2025.

SAMOA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS
REGISTER OF MEMBERS AS AT 30 APRIL 2025

LIFE MEMBERS

1 Betham, Oloipola Terrence

2 Malielegaoi, Tuilaepa Sailele

3 Retzlaff, Misa Telefoni

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Chartered Accountant (CA) Application 2025

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - 2025

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

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Accountant Technician (AT) Application 2025

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AS ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (AT) - 2025

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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Your Benefits

1. Legally Protected Professional Credential

Your CA designation is protected by statute and criminal penalties—competitors cannot claim your title, and the market knows you've met rigorous standards. eu.

2. Access to a Protected Market

SIA's gatekeeping limits competition, meaning your expertise commands premium fees instead of being compressed to commodity pricing like unregulated markets.

3. Recognized Professional Authority

As an SIA member, you have statutory authority to practice accounting in Samoa—clients, employers, and peers recognize your qualification as legitimate and trustworthy.

4. Career Path to Practice Equity

The progression from CA to CAPP (Certificate of Public Practice) creates a pathway to building your own firm and generating wealth through practice equity, not just salary.

5. Continuous Professional Standards & Oversight

Mandatory CPD, practice reviews, and disciplinary accountability ensure your credential stays current and protects clients—which indirectly protects your professional reputation.

6. International Standards Alignment

Your practice is built on ISA (International Standards on Auditing) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), giving your work credibility beyond Samoa and aligning with global accounting practices.