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Pinoy taking Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand

vhoythoyvhoythoy MelbournePosts: 1,550Member, Moderator
edited October 2017 in General
Just curious, any Pinoy students/ migrants here that are taking Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand? Musta na progress ng modules and studies nyo?

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  • ImBImB Melbourne
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    @vhoythoy, musta na pre? mukhang iilan lang siguro ang pinoy na kumukuha ng CA o kaya walang time, busy :))

    Just finished my Tax recently pero CA Foundation pa lang so matagal pa bubunuin.

    Ilang subjects ka pa?

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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    ImB said:

    @vhoythoy, musta na pre? mukhang iilan lang siguro ang pinoy na kumukuha ng CA o kaya walang time, busy :))

    Just finished my Tax recently pero CA Foundation pa lang so matagal pa bubunuin.

    Ilang subjects ka pa?

    i'm doing MAAF now. Then tax. then capstone. sana matapos na, tinatamad nako magaral haha

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
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    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
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    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • jericdjericd nsw
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    Joined: Nov 02, 2017
    hello mga pre. tanong ko lang pano maging ca dito sa au? graduate ako ng bsa sa pinas didnt get a chance to take the board sa pinas kasi lumipad na ako dito. i tried to search for it and find a job kahit accountant lang sana kaso nag hahanap sila ng certificate and ung diploma d daw enough. Currently apprenticechef ako pero interested padin maging ca .
  • ImBImB Melbourne
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    First step is you need to get your qualifications assessed by CA ANZ. Punta ka lang sa site nila and all the requirements are there.

    You might need to take some bridging subjects (CA Foundation course) esp Tax and Commercial Law.

    After that you need to pass 5 CA program subjects.

    Apart from the above academic requirements, you also need to meet their practical requirement to qualify for full CA membership. Sa pagkakaalam ko 3 years of full time or part time worked in an approved or recognized employer which is normally auditing firms.

    Goodluck, medyo madugo yung process pero worth it in the end.

    External Auditor
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    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
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    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    yup madugo at magastos, currently in progress with my 3rd module. Kakatamad na mag aral...

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • ImBImB Melbourne
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    Sinabi mo pre...imagine sobrang busy na nga sa audit tapos kelangan pa mag aral.

    Buti ka nga 3rd module na eh.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • ImBImB Melbourne
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    @vhoythoy, di ba sagot ng firm senyo?

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    ImB said:

    @vhoythoy, di ba sagot ng firm senyo?

    sagot naman basta pumasa.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • jericdjericd nsw
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    Joined: Nov 02, 2017
    @ImB thank you ! muka ngang madugo dugo , aahhaha
  • hopeful_meahopeful_mea Whyalla, South Australia
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    hi guys! ano ba ms ok na path, ca o cpa?

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  • ImBImB Melbourne
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    Wala sigurong definite answer which one is ok, really depend on one's circumstances.

    When it comes to applying for a job, madalas naman hinahanap either CA or CPA. All things being equal, if the hiring manager is a CPA baka paboran nya yung CPA, similar if the hiring manager is a CA.

    The only advantage nung CA is that is the preferred qualification if you work in an auditing firm. Sagot nila yung CA related expenses mo.

    That being said, a lot of my clients in Finance Department have a CPA qualification.

    When it comes to studies, mas matagal bubunuin mo sa CA compared to CPA. That is why CPA is the more logical path to take if you have a family.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    Yup kahit ano naman ok. It boils down to personal choice nalang yan. Tapos ko na 3 module. Taxation nalang at capstone. pero kahit early next year ko na matapos ung 2, paunti2 lang di naman ako nagmamadali.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • Butterfly8i8Butterfly8i8 PH
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Jan 11, 2018

    Hi guys.. finally decided to take the CA program. Im in the process of getting my qualifications assessed. Is it safe to say that all my subjects will be accredited except for tax and commercial law. I took my degree almost 10 years ago, so Im worried that they may require me to take more foundation courses. May I ask what institution kayo nag take ng foundation course?

  • FloFlo Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2020

    Hello! I'm a fresh Accoutancy grad here in the Philippines and planning to take CA program in Australia. I'm still looking and asking pa for info. Magkano po ba yung rough estimate na dapat i-prepare for the whole program? Thank you

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
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    @Flo said:
    Hello! I'm a fresh Accoutancy grad here in the Philippines and planning to take CA program in Australia. I'm still looking and asking pa for info. Magkano po ba yung rough estimate na dapat i-prepare for the whole program? Thank you

    Assessment is around 300 to 400 yata.

    Cost per module is around 1200 aud. 5 modules yun.

    Tpos since Ph grad need mo bridging course for tax and law. Nasa 1200 each din yun. So total 7 modules 5 + 2 x 1200 aud.

    Some companies paid those fees as benefits for their employees.

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  • FloFlo Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2020

    Another question po: Do you need to have accounting-related experience in the PH (ex. from a CPA firm) to enter the program?

    I'll have my first job po kasi here sa PH but it might not be in a CPA firm and it's not even accounting-related. Salamat po!

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    edited January 2020

    @Flo said:
    Another question po: Do you need to have accounting-related experience in the PH (ex. from a CPA firm) to enter the program?

    I'll have my first job po kasi here sa PH but it might not be in a CPA firm and it's not even accounting-related. Salamat po!

    Not really.

    Read the requirement for assessment it's all there sa website nila.

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • eryleryl Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2020

    Hi! Graduated with a BS Business Administration and Accountancy course here in Manila. Interested to take CA for New Zealand. Will hopefully take the boards soon, and pass. Just wanna ask what type of companies pwede ko applyan that will be considered part of the 3 year mentorship? Sorry wala kasi ako masyadong alam sa companies in NZ

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012

    @eryl said:
    Hi! Graduated with a BS Business Administration and Accountancy course here in Manila. Interested to take CA for New Zealand. Will hopefully take the boards soon, and pass. Just wanna ask what type of companies pwede ko applyan that will be considered part of the 3 year mentorship? Sorry wala kasi ako masyadong alam sa companies in NZ

    not sure, ako kasi nagwork sa Bank tapos may CA dun ginawa ko mentor (basically to fill up the mentorship papers for me)., basta ung work mo aligned sa Accountancy/Audit. Natapos ko na ung CA ko few years ago.

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    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

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