Auditing and review services

Understanding the business environment in which you operate is critical the performance of a quality audit.  At Bethams we invest an essential amount of time to ensure that we understand your business and conduct the audits in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing. 
Our commitment to technical excellence ensures that your financial reports are prepared in accordance with the ever changing International Financial Reporting Standards.

Our audit services include:
•    Statutory audits under the Companies Act
•    Statutory audits of Government Corporations and State Owned Entities under Public Bodies Act
•    Statutory audits for companies registered under the Trustee Companies Act
•    Audits of not-for-profit organizations
•    Audits of projects funded specifically by regional and/or international organisations
•    Reviews of financial statements
•    Engagements to perform agreed upon procedures
•    Internal audits

Taxation services

We have over 40 years of combined experience in taxation matters in Samoa.  This experience and knowledge will address any significant taxation issues and also identify broader opportunities that may go unnoticed.  We can also assist in seeking the Internal Revenue Services opinion on specific matters as well as providing advice on taxation disputes and managing Inland Revenue Service audits. 

Our taxation services include:
•    Company tax
•    Personal income tax
•    Salary and wage tax
•    Preparation and lodgement of income tax returns for all types of entities including personal income tax returns.
•    Expatriate tax issues
•    VAGST
•    Witholding taxes
•    Depreciation and other allowances.
•    Government incentives and grants

Providing financial controller functions and company functions

Outsourcing your financial controller functions to Bethams reduces the need and cost for full time accounting staff.  Key advantages include privacy, independence, efficiency and access to the latest technical developments.  Our professionally trained staff provide computerized monthly, quarterly or annual bookkeeping and accounting services.

Our financial controller functions include:
•    Monthly or quarterly financial reports
•    Financial statement preparation
•    Payroll preparation, payment and lodgment of statutory returns
•    VAGST return preparation and lodgment of returns
•    Check writing services
•    Company secretarial services
•    Statutory record maintenance
•    Company annual return lodgment and payment of annual business license
•    Registration or re-registration under the new Companies Act 2001

Bethams is also experienced in providing specific accounting support for local projects which are funded internationally by donors from the international community.  The accounting and reporting requirements in these instances are quite specific in most instances and Bethams already have the necessary familiarity and experience.

Human resource consulting and recruitment

Selecting the right individual to work for your organization at an administrative or financial management capacity requires a team of experienced professionals to assist at an early stage in the recruitment process.   In addition, we provide constructive advice on what the requirements are for working in Samoa as well as keeping you up to date with the ever changing market conditions. 

Our services include:
•    Advertisement or direct source selection
•    Candidate application analysis and interview process
•    Expatriate work permits or working visas
•    Database of up to date and current market salary and wage conditions
•    Annual salary and wage surveys

Business and financial management consulting

With combined experience of over 20 years in business and financial management consulting, Betham’s is positioned to provide value added services in the following areas:

•    Design of financial management procedures such as accounting and internal control processes
•    Selection of an appropriate accounting software package for your business
•    Design and preparation of accounting and internal control manuals and related documentation
•    Accounting capability studies
•    Cash flow forecasting and financial modeling
•    Financial planning advice
•    Compilation of Corporate Governance manuals
•    Design and compilation of internal auditing manuals

Business/share valuations

We provide independent and confidential advice and reports on business or share valuations for locally incorporated companies or other types of business entities.

Company receivership and liquidations

We have experience in liquidations and receivership and provide these services for companies incorporated under the Companies Act as well as the International Companies Act.

Company incorporation and business license application

Under the new Companies Act 2001 incorporating your company with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labor and obtaining your business license from the Ministry of Revenue can all be done within a week.  We can advise you of the information that is required and complete the necessary application forms.

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