Solomon Islands Professional Diploma of Accounting

Timeline

2022 – current

Objectives and outcomes

In 2022, Monarch Institute partnered with the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to develop and deliver the country’s first professional accounting qualification—the Professional Diploma of Accounting (PDA).

Designed to address a critical shortage of qualified accountants and strengthen financial governance, the program provides a practical, locally relevant pathway for building professional capability across the sector. Through a four-module structure covering key areas such as financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, and law, the PDA equips participants with the skills needed to deliver compliant and transparent services within the Solomon Islands context.

Now a cornerstone of the nation’s financial sector reform, the program is helping build a sustainable, locally qualified workforce and reducing reliance on external expertise.

Partners involved

Institute of Public Accountants

Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Testimonials

“I appreciated all the support, hard work and professional services throughout this amazing journey. We could not have succeeded without you. Thumbs up to you all!”

-Graduate, Feva Labule

"We’ve received very positive feedback from students and employers on the relevance of the training and Monarch’s high technical standards.”

-ISIA CEO, Pamela Alamu

Awards

The project has won multiple awards for its excellence in industry collaboration through deep partnership, cultural responsiveness, technical innovation, and a shared commitment to national development.