Training Pathway:

To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Solomon Islands, training is done under the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA), the professional regulatory body. ISIA provides a 12-month Professional Diploma in Accounting that has financial accounting, taxation, law and management.

Certification Requirements:

Candidates sit certification examinations with Pearson VUE, and finishing the diploma can result in ISIA membership as well as recognition by The Institute of Public Accountants. CPA Status is the combination of educational training and professional licensing.

Continuing Professional Development:

In the Solomon Islands CPAs must complete at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every year to continue being registered with The Institute of Solomon Island Accountants (ISIA). This makes sure they are in compliance with the latest accounting standards and laws. CPD records are required to be sent in annually and is mandatory for all public accountants regulated under the Accountants Act 2010.