Guest chrisholcombe Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hi all, new member, interested to hear from any accountants who have moved from the UK to Australia and can offer me any advice. I look forward to hearing from you. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Not yet but we are part way through the process of applying for our visa. What do you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hi all, I'm also looking to migrate as an accountant. First question to Lou: How do I know for sure if I need to sit the academic IELTS? Is it mentioned somewhere on the CPA site? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hi all, I'm also looking to migrate as an accountant. First question to Lou: How do I know for sure if I need to sit the academic IELTS? Is it mentioned somewhere on the CPA site? Thank you! Yep, both CPA and ICAA state you need to sit the IELTS Academic and score 7 or more in all to be assessed as accountant for migration purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Skills assessment for general skilled migration To receive a positive result for your chosen Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) code, you will need: a qualification that is assessed by CPA Australia as equivalent to at least an Australian Bachelor degree to have successfully studied in at least nine of the 12 "core knowledge areas", including the four mandatory core knowledge areas that are relevant to your chosen ANZSCO code to have met the English proficiency requirement. Skills assessment for temporary visa (subclass 485) To receive a positive result for your chosen ANZSCO code, you will need: an Australian Bachelor or 12 Unit Master degree majoring in accounting to have successfully studied in at least nine of the 12 "core knowledge areas", including the four mandatory core knowledge areas that are relevant to your chosen ANZSCO code to have met the English proficiency requirement. Skilled employment CPA Australia will recognise your employment claims as closely related to your chosen ANZSCO code if: you have obtained a positive skills assessment for general skilled migration purposes from CPA Australia you started working in your role after you completed the education that enabled you to obtain your positive skills assessment the tasks and duties performed in your role are at an appropriately skilled level and are determined to be relevant to your nominated occupation Core knowledge areas If you have completed study that is formally accredited by CPA Australia, you can check which core knowledge areas you have completed prior to applying for an assessment by searching for your course. If your study is not formally accredited by CPA Australia, you will need to include subject outlines with your application so that we can provide you with individual advice on which core knowledge areas have been studied in your qualification. Here is a list of the core knowledge areas needed for each ANZSCO code: Core knowledge area Accountant (general) 221111 Management accountant 221112 Taxation accountant 221113 External auditor 221213 Finance manager 132211 Corporate treasurer 221212 Accounting Systems and Processes Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Financial Accounting Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Management Accounting Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Accounting Theory Mandatory Mandatory Optional Optional Optional Optional Finance Optional Optional Optional Optional Mandatory Mandatory Auditing Optional Optional Optional Mandatory Optional Optional Commercial Law Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Economics Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Quantitative Methods Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Information Systems Design and Development Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Taxation Law Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Company Law Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Australian Taxation Law NA NA Mandatory NA NA NA English proficiency requirement General skilled migration There are two ways to meet the English proficiency requirement for the general skilled migration skills assessment: complete an Academic IELTS test and achieve a score of at least seven in each of the four components (Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing) complete the Skilled Migration Internship Program for Accountants Temporary visa (subclass 485) There is only one way to meet the English proficiency requirement for the temporary visa (subclass 485) skills assessment: complete a General or Academic IELTS test and achieve a score of at least 6 in each of the four components (Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing) The English proficiency requirement for the skills assessment is not related to Department of Immigration and Citizenship's English language threshold. Exemptions on the basis of holding a passport from or citizenship of certain countries are not available for the skills assessment. Took this from the CPA website. It depends on what type of visa you are going on by the looks of it. Hope this helps. Debs Edited April 20, 2013 by travelchic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leela11 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I have been looking at the skills list and for the accountant(general) it says Not available! Is this not the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallywombat Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I have been looking at the skills list and for the accountant(general) it says Not available! Is this not the case? Yikes! Yes, it does look like it's not available for WA sponsorship....Maybe they have filled their quota for the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Yikes! Yes, it does look like it's not available for WA sponsorship....Maybe they have filled their quota for the year? States sponsorship doesn't work on quotas. WA withdrew sponsorship of accountant general in January this year after reviewing their list. It's still available on a 189 visa though. Edited May 5, 2013 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallywombat Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thankfully I applied just in time! I watched the rules for years as I was studying and I would qualify one month, not qualify the next. Rollercoaster ride! I am not surprised it has been taken off, mind you. I am now in Perth and have started to meet with agencies and it seems it's highly competitive out there and there seems to be an abundance of qualified people. States sponsorship doesn't work on quotas. WA withdrew sponsorship of accountant general in January this year after reviewing their list. It's still available on a 189 visa though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich White Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Chris....I arrive 2 weeks ago. No interviews yet, I have met one recruitment agent who seems to have a few jobs that he is putting me forward for. I'm not sure at this stage how good or bad the job market is for accountants right now. My phone hasn't exactly been going crazy! I'm hoping it has just been a school holiday effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Chris....I arrive 2 weeks ago. No interviews yet, I have met one recruitment agent who seems to have a few jobs that he is putting me forward for. I'm not sure at this stage how good or bad the job market is for accountants right now. My phone hasn't exactly been going crazy! I'm hoping it has just been a school holiday effect. We arrived just over a year ago on my visa, wife is an accountant, AAT, ACCA, 7 years experience as an accountant but 10 years before that as a bookkeeper , took her 6 months and about 60 job applications later to get a job, one of the accountants she spoke to said there is a huge oversupply of accountants here in Perth, 4 universities all producing dozens of accountants each year as well as huge accountant migration numbers. s he has now started a CPA conversion, she has to do 6 more exams to get full CPA membership, she hopes it will help in the future if she ever goes for another job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leela11 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Can anyone tell me what the UK equivalent qualifications are to be able to apply for a visa under a 189 as an accountant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Acca, aca, cima, cipfa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leela11 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Is AAT enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Is AAT enough? Afraid not as you have to be a qualified accountant (or equivalent) not an accounting technician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leela11 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for you help Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jony001 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi looking for a good cheap accountant to help set up my business entity and help getting an ABN?also to help look after my monthly financials.. Please get in contact if you can help.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hassan Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thankfully I applied just in time! I watched the rules for years as I was studying and I would qualify one month, not qualify the next. Rollercoaster ride! I am not surprised it has been taken off, mind you. I am now in Perth and have started to meet with agencies and it seems it's highly competitive out there and there seems to be an abundance of qualified people. Agreed...especially on the abundance of qualified accountants out there....and taking off accountant from WA skill list was imminent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 States sponsorship doesn't work on quotas. WA withdrew sponsorship of accountant general in January this year after reviewing their list. It's still available on a 189 visa though. Soo.. this means I'm done for. No SS, no accountant in WA and so on. I don't have enough points for 189 (by my calculation). I too thought that state nominations are quota related. Lou, could you tell me where you read that this isn't so? One option left for me is subclass 489, which is a temporary visa (I think 4 years), and family sponsorship is somehow involved. Is anybody here knowledgeable in "family sponsorship" ? What does that mean with regard to subclass 489? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Soo.. this means I'm done for. No SS, no accountant in WA and so on. I don't have enough points for 189 (by my calculation).I too thought that state nominations are quota related. Lou, could you tell me where you read that this isn't so? One option left for me is subclass 489, which is a temporary visa (I think 4 years), and family sponsorship is somehow involved. Is anybody here knowledgeable in "family sponsorship" ? What does that mean with regard to subclass 489? Levi WA regularly review their list and each state has their own list. They can decide to remove or add any occupation at any time. They did issue a warning in December 2012 they would be reviewing Accountant General and removed it from their list in January. What points can you claim for a 189? It might be helpful if you could list them and you might find you can scrape enough together, particularly if you are under 40. Re. the 489 visa; if you google "immi 489" you can read all about this visa and how to apply. It is a 4 year temporary visa but leads to a permanent visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Lou, the link you are talking about is this one: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/LatestNews.aspx This is what WA says: "Monthly review of the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list 1 May 2013 From 1 May 2013 the following occupations remain unavailable for State sponsorship: Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411) Accountant (general) (ANZSCO 221111) Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111) Materials Engineer (ANZSCO 233112) Off-list nominations are available to qualifying applicants. Please note that occupations are reviewed on a monthly basis. If an occupation becomes available this will take place on the first working day of each month from 12:00pm WST." I've calculated my points this way - I used this link https://www.acacia-au.com/skilled-migration-points-test.php : Skilled Independent Subclass 189: 0 points Age: 25 to 32 (I am 27): 30 points English language ability: I must get 7+, to have: 10 points Australian educational qualification: (No) 0 points Qualifications: Recognised bachelor degree or higher (I have a master's degree in Corporate Finance): 15 points Overseas work experience: (Less than one year) 0 points Partner skill qualifications: 0 points Designated language: 0 points I will make time to read about the 489. Re: it leads to a permanent visa, yes: "To qualify for permanent residence, you must live in a regional area for two years, and work full time in a regional area for at least 12 months." As far as I know currently the whole of WA is regional. Thank you for your posts Lou, I appreciate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Lou, the link you are talking about is this one: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/LatestNews.aspxThis is what WA says: "Monthly review of the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list 1 May 2013 From 1 May 2013 the following occupations remain unavailable for State sponsorship: Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411) Accountant (general) (ANZSCO 221111) Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111) Materials Engineer (ANZSCO 233112) Off-list nominations are available to qualifying applicants. Please note that occupations are reviewed on a monthly basis. If an occupation becomes available this will take place on the first working day of each month from 12:00pm WST." I've calculated my points this way - I used this link https://www.acacia-au.com/skilled-migration-points-test.php : Skilled Independent Subclass 189: 0 points Age: 25 to 32 (I am 27): 30 points English language ability: I must get 7+, to have: 10 points Australian educational qualification: (No) 0 points Qualifications: Recognised bachelor degree or higher (I have a master's degree in Corporate Finance): 15 points Overseas work experience: (Less than one year) 0 points Partner skill qualifications: 0 points Designated language: 0 points I will make time to read about the 489. Re: it leads to a permanent visa, yes: "To qualify for permanent residence, you must live in a regional area for two years, and work full time in a regional area for at least 12 months." As far as I know currently the whole of WA is regional. Thank you for your posts Lou, I appreciate them. If you get 8+ in the ielts you would have enough points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 If you get 8+ in the ielts you would have enough points. Not in a hundred years will I get 8 in all sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Have you done the IELTS test before Levi?? You only have to do general for points. Might be worth a try Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Not in a hundred years will I get 8 in all sections. Have some faith in yourself Levi. Anything is achievable if you believe in yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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