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The Lesotho Institute of Accountants (L.I.A) was established by the Accountants Act of 1977, which gives the institute the mandate of regulating the accountancy practice in Lesotho. Our mission is to develop, enhance and effectively regulate the accounting profession in Lesotho through: Provision of internationally recognized relevant education and training programmes, as well as ensuring compliance.

ABOUT LIA

Learn more about the LIA's history. mission and vision and our core features

PROVISION FOR EDUCATION

Our core feature is to develop professional accounting syllabus, facilitate and monitor training

REGULATON OF THE PRACTICE

We award membership certificates to qualifying accountants and develop standards

BECOME A LIA MEMBER

Become part of the national organization by registering your membership today

Our annual conference will be held this year for all accountants and professionals alike.

The Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA) was established by the Accountants Act of 1977, which gives the institute the mandate of regulating the Accountancy practice in Lesotho

This responsibility can farther be broken don into the following functions:

The Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA) was established by the Accountants Act of 1977, which gives the institute the mandate of regulating the Accountancy practice in Lesotho

Letšeng pays govt M70 million dividend

Bereng Mpaki LETŠENG Diamond Mine has paid a dividend of US$5, 2 million (about M70 million) to the government of Lesotho as share of the US$ 17, 4 million (about M237 million) total dividend for the 2018 financial year. The mine, which ...

Mokema youths turn in tourism drive

Bereng Mpaki MOKEMA Homestead Eco-tourism Association has relaunched its Mokema Natural Heritage Conservation tourism project that is aimed at preserving and maintaining the area’s rich natural and cultural heritage. The relaunch was hel...

Econet upgrades network

… Your calls will never be the same again, communications giant vows ECONET Telecom Lesotho is putting final touches to a new network that will dramatically change the way you communicate. One of the most exciting benefits of the new Cor...

Letšeng recovers rare pink diamond

Bereng Mpaki LETŠENG Diamond Mine has recovered a rare, high value pink 13, 33-carat diamond which has affirmed the mine’s staggering global reputation. Letšeng Mine is famous for the production of large, top colour, exceptional white di...

Provision for Education

Develop professional accounting syllabus
Facilitate and monitor training of the syllabus
Facilitate and manage professional accounting examinations
Award professional accounting qualifications

Provision for Education

Award membership certificates to qualifying accountants
Develop practicing rules, regulations and ethical guidelines
Develop accounting standards
Monitor compliance with the performance standards

ACCOUNTANCY AS A CAREER

Accountancy is an occupation based on unique body of specialized knowledge. Members of the profession provide a service that can be relied upon by users from diverse backgrounds, and therefore the professionals are expected to posses intellectual, analytical and advisory skills, contributing value to their clients/principals.