Announcements, institutional updates and stories shaping accountancy in Solomon Islands.
Articles published during the last 30 days.
ISIA President Mr. Johnson Lobo challenged participants at the 3rd ISIA Annual Congress to look beyond professional qualifications and embrace the responsibilities of thinking critically, leading with integrity and courage, and creating opportunities and solutions for Solomon Islands.
Read the articleThe 3rd ISIA Annual Congress concluded after two days of discussions on key issues affecting the accounting and finance profession and the wider development of Solomon Islands.
Read the articleThe Government of Australia is working with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to develop a new professional certification programme in Public Sector Procurement to strengthen public sector capability in Solomon Islands.
Read the articleProfessor Philomena Leung highlighted the growing skills challenges facing industries following COVID-19, including the accounting profession, and emphasized the importance of skills mobility, professional development and upskilling in building a future-ready workforce.
Read the articleAs the ISIA Annual Congress 2026 enters its second and final day, participants are encouraged to turn ideas and insights from the Congress into meaningful action that contributes to professional and national development.
Read the articleThe third Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Annual Congress commenced in Honiara on Thursday 17 September 2026, bringing together accounting professionals, leaders and emerging talent for two days of learning, collaboration and professional exchange.
Read the articleDeputy Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Mr. Andrew Schloeffel, acknowledged the growth of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) and its contribution to strengthening the accounting profession during Day 1 of the ISIA Annual Congress 2026.
Read the articleMr. David Dennis, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, delivered the keynote address at the ISIA Annual Congress 2026, highlighting the Government's four national priorities and the importance of rigorous and transparent financial management. He emphasized the critical role of accountants in protecting public trust and supporting national development, while underscoring the need to build a workforce that thinks critically, leads courageously and creates continuously.
Read the articleISIA President Mr. Johnson Lobo opened the Annual Congress 2026 by highlighting the accounting profession's responsibility to Solomon Islands and the importance of integrity, accountability and sound financial management. Speaking under the theme "Beyond Qualifications: Building a Workforce That Thinks, Leads and Creates," he emphasized the need for the profession to evolve alongside economic and technological change while maintaining its ethical foundations.
Read the articleThe Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) gratefully acknowledges the valued support of Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company Limited (SISCCL) for their valued support as a Bronze Sponsor of the ISIA Annual Congress 2026.
Read the articleThe Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) gratefully acknowledges the valued support of our Silver Sponsor for the ISIA Annual Congress 2026.
Read the articleThe Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) is pleased to announce Dr. Keith Kendall as a confirmed speaker at the ISIA Annual Congress 2026.
Read the articleThe Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) is pleased to announce Prof. Philomena Leung, PhD, FCCA, FCA, FCPA as confirmed speaker for the ISIA Annual Congress 2026.
Read the articleThe ISIA Annual Congress 2026, set to be held on 17 and 18 September at Heritage Park Hotel, is now in its third year and has been built around a question that is becoming increasingly relevant to workplaces across the Solomon Islands: how do we translate qualifications into capabilities?
Read the articleEarlier announcements, media releases and stories from ISIA.
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) is pleased to announce the 2026 ISIA Congress, taking place on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September 2026.
Monday 22 October, Honiara - The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) was officially launched on Friday 18th October 2024 in Honiara creating a sustainable platform for advancing women in leadership at the same time addressing identified training and support gaps. WELSI is an initiative that was birthed through a strategic collaboration between three partner organisations, the Solomon Islands…
On behalf of the Council and Secretariat of ISIA, we would like to thank each and every one who has played a part in enabling us to achieve a huge milestone by successfully delivering our first Annual Congress on Tuesday 17 September 2024 at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event brought together an incredible lineup of speakers and experts to discuss the future of our industry and the Solomon Islands' economy.…
Wednesday 10 April, Honiara - The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 4th April 2024 in Honiara with the election of Council members for the institute. Nomination for executive positions within the Council were elected unopposed which saw Johnson Lobo as the new President, Delilah Homelo as Vice President, Roger Townshend as Treasurer and Loretta Tema…
Wednesday 10 April, Honiara - The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ (ISIA) key strategic areas of focus for the next two years are education and learning development, and capacity building of the Institute’s Secretariat to ensure operational sustainability for ISIA in the future. New President of ISIA’s Council of members, Mr Johnson Lobo made these remarks during the Institute’s Annual General Meeting…
Under the new Tax Administration Act 2022, all tax agents must be registered book- keepers and registered certified practicing accountants with the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA). This was a key message at the Institute’s information session for its members on the Tax Administration Act 2022, jointly hosted with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury’s Inland Revenue Division (IRD) at Heritage Park…
Date: 02 December 2020 (ISIA): The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ (ISIA) recently launched its new Strategic Plan 2021-2025 which aims to significantly improve on the way the Institute is regarded both domestically and internationally. The five- year plan targets nine key strategic areas for development which aims to position the Institute to be able to effectively deliver on its mandated roles and…
