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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

LRA pledges to ease cross border trade

Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) is working to improve its customs systems and enhance efficiency at the ports of entry. The move which is poised to positively impact on the country’s investment climate is being implement...

LRA hosts expo to highlight tax issues

Bereng Mpaki THE Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA) is set to host an expo for various stakeholders to share views on how tax administration, policy and tax laws could be leveraged as instruments of economic development. The expo, which is ...

Botho partners LIA

Nthatuoa Koeshe BOTHO University this week signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lesotho Institute of Accountants (LIA) which will see the former offering one of the latter’s academic programmes, the Lesotho Professional Accounti...

CBS scoops top business awards

Bereng Mpaki COMPUTER Business Solutions (CBS) this week yet again won three Diamond Arrow Awards at the annual PMR Africa Business Excellence Awards in recognition of their continued excellence in business. The company, which is this ye...

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.