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MIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA AS AN ACCOUNTANT (ANZSCO: 221111)
There is high demand for Accountants in Australia but the Occupation Code has been repeatedly flagged for removal from the Skilled Occupations List
If you are a Chartered Accountant you may be able to apply to Immigrate to Australia providing you can meet the following criteria
How to Migrate to Australia as an Accountant
Be aged under 45
Score 65 Australian Immigration Points
Have a Positive Skills Assessment from Vetasses
Lodge an Expression of Interest
Receive an Invitation to Apply Pay the Visa Fees Pass Health and Character Checks
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Accountant ANSZO Codes for Immigration
Accountant (general) – 221111
External Auditor – 221213
Finance Manager – 132211
Management Accountant – 221112
Taxation Accountant – 221113
Visas for Accountants Migrating to Australia
Qualified Accountants immigrating to Australia are eligible for the following Visas:
Subclass 189
Subclass 190
Subclass 491
Skills Assessment
Accountants migrating to Australia are required to complete a skills assessment before lodging a visa application
The three professional bodies which provide skills assessments for Accountants are:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
The Institute of Public Accounts
CPA Australia
Qualification Requirements
To be considered suitably qualified as an Accountant in Australia, you must have a qualification that is deemed equivalent to at least an Australian Bachelor’s Degree
Membership of a recognized professional accounting body outside of Australia is deemed to be equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree.
To meet the educational requirements for your nominated occupation, your qualification will need to cover the following mandatory competency areas:
Accounting Systems and Processes
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Management Accounting
Finance
Audit and Assurance
Business Law
Taxation Law
Economics
Quantitative Methods
English Language Requirements
Applicants will be required to have evidence of suitable English language competencies. The English language proficiency is mandatory for all applicants – there are no exemptions CPA recognizes the following English tests:
IELTS Academic
PTE Academic
TOEFL iBT
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Documentation required for an Accounting Skills Assessment
The role of the Skills Assessment Authority is to validate your identification, qualifications and experience. The assessor will require the following documents:
Evidence of employment
Tax returns
Company returns (if self-employed)
References
Letter of Good Standing from your Regulatory Authority
Exam certificates
Exam transcript certificates
Evidence of name changes
Passport
CV
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Occupations that are assessed are:
Accountant (general) – 221111
External Auditor – 221213
Finance Manager – 132211
Management Accountant – 221112
Taxation Accountant – 221113
Accounting Jobs in Australia
Only after you have a positive Skills Assessment should you begin to search for jobs in Australia
As soon as this assessment has been marked successful and your EOI lodged, the job search can begin
Australia is a very popular destination for Accounting Skilled Migration and based on traditional supply and demand principles the competition for spaces has increased exponentially
Accountants Need More Points to Immigrate to Australia
The Australian Skilled Migration program requires a 70 point minimum for Accountants
We have a 100% success rate with Australian Immigration for Accountants and will work with you to expedite the process as much as possible.
Free Visa Assessment to check your eligibility and for further information
Migration Consultant will advise what is required to prepare an Accountant skills assessment
You will have a dedicated case processor who will work through the entire visa process with you
If you’re interested in applying for a skilled visa, Migration Consultant can help. We also work with recruiters who can advise you on the Australian job market for Accountants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACCA Recognized in Australia?
Yes, the ACCA is one of the most recognizable qualifications globally and holders of the ACCA and in fact all Chartered Financial Accountancy Examinations are recognized in Australia and for migration purposes
Is CIMA Recognized in Australia?
Yes, holders of the full Chartered Institute of Management Accounting Qualification are eligible to use this Certificate to immigrate to Australia Candidates must have passed the Professional levels of CIMA and hold Chartered Status
Is USA CPA Recognized in Australia
Yes, the American CPA qualifications are eligible for Migration to Australia as an Accountant You must hold full Chartered status and not be either part qualified or still studying
Is USA CPA Recognized in Australia
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Yes, the American CPA qualifications are eligible for Migration to Australia as an Accountant You must hold full Chartered status and not be either part qualified or still studying
Will my ACA / FCA be Recognized in Australia?
Yes, the ACA / FCA is recognized in Australia This means you will not need to re-qualify Your ACA/FCA qualification is well recognized by global employers
The ACA is comparable to a UK Master’s degree or a postgraduate diploma UK ENIC completed an independent review of the academic level of ICAEW CFAB and the ACA The review was to determine how the qualifications compare to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) which is used in Australia
UK ENIC concluded that ICAEW CFAB was comparable to RQF Level 4 (first year university), and the ACA was comparable to RQF Level 7 (UK Master's degree/ postgraduate diploma standard)
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What are the Essentials for Moving to Australia as an Accountant?
Finding somewhere to live is one of the first steps to settling in It can be tricky to balance living costs whilst job seeking, but as there’s such a demand for Accountants here, we find that most people are only out of work for a week or two If you know someone to stay with in the interim, this will be one less thing to think about However, if not, there are always plenty of accommodation options If on a budget, try websites such as Airbnb, Gumtree and Flatmates com au for private rooms and flat share accommodation
Setting up bank accounts in a new country is also a lot easier than it used to be Setting a bank account up in Australia can even be done online before landing! The key banks here are: Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, NAB and Westpac
A Tax File Number (TFN) will need to be applied for, which is similar to National Insurance numbers back home
Although it’s not necessary to have one on day one, apply upon arrival to avoid paying higher tax rates
Transport: It is best to invest in a car not rely on public transport to get around
Universal Healthcare: both temporary and permanent residents have access to this but to benefit, apply for a Medicare card after arriving
How do I obtain a CA ANZ Membership?
You must be a current full member in good standing of the ACCA You must have gained membership through the standard examination pathway You must have been a full ACCA member for at least 5 years
Can I Move to Australia as an Accountant without a Degree?
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If you don’t have an undergraduate Bachelor degree you’ll be awarded this status by the Accountant Skills Assessment body once they’ve reviewed all your paperwork
International qualifications such as CIMA and ACA are accepted Worldwide as being beyond undergraduate degree status so it makes sense that those who hold Chartered Status can be ‘technically’ awarded a degree for Australian Immigration purposes
With no undergraduate degree and Chartered status you’ll be awarded degree status for Migration which gives you an extra 15 points on your overall Immigration Points total
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Accountants Immigration Points Requirement
Accounting Australia is one of the very few specific occupation codes where the Australian Department of Immigration has made a public statement that the overall points requirement is far and above the 65 point minimum for Immigration generally
Accountants immigrating to Australia are unlikely to be called forward out of the Expression of Interest pool unless they’re scoring a total in excess of 65 points
Australia Immigration Requirements for Accountants
Competition for Accounting Immigration places is fierce right across Australia, with many States placing extra caveats on Migration
Western Australia is very keen to attract Qualified Accountants via the 190 Visa class although stipulates that before the visa can be granted a potential applicant must secure a firm written job offer
Remember, you’ve only got 28 days in which to secure this employment after notification
Other States have less caveats in place, so when thinking about the 190 Visa class it’s important to keep your options as wide as possible, encompassing as many States in Australia as you feel comfortable with
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