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  • chinkychinky Sydney
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    Hi guys! Has anyone tried going through Accounting Internships? ang prob ko kasi is my experience is so unrelated to the usual accounting/bookkeeping na hinahanap dito.(govt worker kasi ako) I think this is the only way makakuha ako ng local experience in accounting/bookkeeping if I still want to practice being a CPA. Thanks in advance for all those na mag rereply!!
  • rencerencerencerencerencerence Melbourne
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    Pwede din yan Chinky, pero last resort ko na yan kung sakali. pero mataas ang recognition nla sa ganyan, sana lang unpaid kc may mga paid internship dn e
  • chinkychinky Sydney
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    @rencerencerence Meron kasi akong na applyan na internship..sa Careerone ito and it says they are willing to provide training pero may fee para dun sa software na aaralin lg MYOB, etc..prang ok naman siguro ito,,hopefully makakatulong sa akin, hirap ako maghanap ng job dito..thanks for your input..Godbless!!
  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    edited December 2014
    Hello, May napasukan akong BPO dito sa pinas na connected sa Australian chartered accounting firm. Di siya ganoon ka sikat pero one of the top 50. Ang role ko ay Preparation of FS, Reconciliation of BS accounts, preparing GSTs, BAS reports Tax. Working for the accounting firm's clients. Intermediate Accountant tawag nila. Tanong ko lang po if ma count ito na local job experience even though offshored? salamat.

    EDIT: Ma eexposed din pala ako sa mga accounting softwares like MYOB, XERO and Peachtree. Thanks
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Hello, May napasukan akong BPO dito sa pinas na connected sa Australian chartered accounting firm. Di siya ganoon ka sikat pero one of the top 50. Ang role ko ay Preparation of FS, Reconciliation of BS accounts, preparing GSTs, BAS reports Tax. Working for the accounting firm's clients. Intermediate Accountant tawag nila. Tanong ko lang po if ma count ito na local job experience even though offshored? salamat.

    EDIT: Ma eexposed din pala ako sa mga accounting softwares like MYOB, XERO and Peachtree. Thanks
    Nope, local experience is onshore...

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    edited December 2014

    Nope, local experience is onshore...
    I see. Currently reviewing ako for CMA US (IMA), pero may nakita din akong CMA AU (ICMA) na review center sa may ortigas. Tanong ko lang kung accredited sa Australia yung CMA AU sa may ortigas? salamat po

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited December 2014

    Nope, local experience is onshore...
    I see. Currently reviewing ako for CMA US (IMA), pero may nakita din akong CMA AU (ICMA) na review center sa may ortigas. Tanong ko lang kung accredited sa Australia yung CMA AU sa may ortigas? salamat po

    Yes, ung CMA sa pinas is the CMA which was accredited in Australia

    http://cmaphilippines.com/cma®_program

    Yung sa US (IMA) is hindi, separate na CMA un (IMA). Meron pa nga isang CMA na Canada naman. Magkakaiba yang 3 CMA na yan. Better get the one in Ortigas, if you plan to move to Australia.

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    edited December 2014


    Yes, ung CMA sa pinas is the CMA which was accredited in Australia

    http://cmaphilippines.com/cma®_program

    Yung sa US (IMA) is hindi, separate na CMA un (IMA). Meron pa nga isang CMA na Canada naman. Magkakaiba yang 3 CMA na yan. Better get the one in Ortigas, if you plan to move to Australia.
    I see. Gusto ko lang din kasi linawin dahil may nag sabi sakin na hindi daw accredited yung CMA sa ortigas sa Australia. Muntik nalang. If ever ma i pasa ko yung CMA US, meron bang ma eexempt sa papers ng CMA AU kung sakaling kumuha ako? Sayang kasi yung na gastos ko sa CMA US kung hindi ko ipagpapatuloy. PHP100k din kasi. Salamat po.

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited December 2014


    Yes, ung CMA sa pinas is the CMA which was accredited in Australia

    http://cmaphilippines.com/cma®_program

    Yung sa US (IMA) is hindi, separate na CMA un (IMA). Meron pa nga isang CMA na Canada naman. Magkakaiba yang 3 CMA na yan. Better get the one in Ortigas, if you plan to move to Australia.
    I see. Gusto ko lang din kasi linawin dahil may nag sabi sakin na hindi daw accredited yung CMA sa ortigas sa Australia. Muntik nalang. If ever ma i pasa ko yung CMA US, meron bang ma eexempt sa papers ng CMA AU kung sakaling kumuha ako? Sayang kasi yung na gastos ko sa CMA US kung hindi ko ipagpapatuloy. PHP100k din kasi. Salamat po.

    Alam ko wala pero confirm mo din. Nag attempt din kasi ako kumuha nyan dati pero di ko tinuloy. Not in good terms ang IMA at ICMA not sure now. yan ang alam ko, parang nag split up sila dati. Ung CMA canada nga, nagpasa pa ng laws para hindi i recognise ung CMA US (IMA) sa bansa nila. Something like that. Ang alam ko, hindi nagrerecognise yung tatlo na yan. CMA pinas is the one with tie-up with Australia which is ung sa ICMA. Pero patuloy mo na, gumastos ka na eh.

    Yung sa US, alam ko 2 exams ata yan. Kung mag US ka yan baka magamit mo. Pero kung talagang gusto mo magamit ang certifications sa Australia, better do the CPA or CA or better yet the CFA kung nasa finance industry ka. Kahit sa Internal audit nga mas prefer nila CPA/CA kesa CIA based sa mga job postings.

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    Alam ko wala pero confirm mo din. Nag attempt din kasi ako kumuha nyan dati pero di ko tinuloy. Not in good terms ang IMA at ICMA not sure now. yan ang alam ko, parang nag split up sila dati. Ung CMA canada nga, nagpasa pa ng laws para hindi i recognise ung CMA US (IMA) sa bansa nila. Something like that. Ang alam ko, hindi nagrerecognise yung tatlo na yan. CMA pinas is the one with tie-up with Australia which is ung sa ICMA. Pero patuloy mo na, gumastos ka na eh.

    Yung sa US, alam ko 2 exams ata yan. Kung mag US ka yan baka magamit mo. Pero kung talagang gusto mo magamit ang certifications sa Australia, better do the CPA or CA or better yet the CFA kung nasa finance industry ka.
    Nice info. Paano nga pala yung other certificates? Tulad ng ACCA, CAT at may nakita akong Vocational Skill na school na nag bibigay ng British certificate sa Cost Accounting and Finance accounting, tataas ba yung chances ko na ma employ sa australia if I have these? Salamat po.

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited December 2014

    Alam ko wala pero confirm mo din. Nag attempt din kasi ako kumuha nyan dati pero di ko tinuloy. Not in good terms ang IMA at ICMA not sure now. yan ang alam ko, parang nag split up sila dati. Ung CMA canada nga, nagpasa pa ng laws para hindi i recognise ung CMA US (IMA) sa bansa nila. Something like that. Ang alam ko, hindi nagrerecognise yung tatlo na yan. CMA pinas is the one with tie-up with Australia which is ung sa ICMA. Pero patuloy mo na, gumastos ka na eh.

    Yung sa US, alam ko 2 exams ata yan. Kung mag US ka yan baka magamit mo. Pero kung talagang gusto mo magamit ang certifications sa Australia, better do the CPA or CA or better yet the CFA kung nasa finance industry ka.
    Nice info. Paano nga pala yung other certificates? Tulad ng ACCA, CAT at may nakita akong Vocational Skill na school na nag bibigay ng British certificate sa Cost Accounting and Finance accounting, tataas ba yung chances ko na ma employ sa australia if I have these? Salamat po.

    No. ACCA is UK based though recognised din sa mga bansa gaya dito sa SG.

    I only find CPA/CA as the most relevant certifications sa Australia. Un ang palagi ko nakikita sa job postings for accountants eh. Kahit nga CPA/CA ka na medyo hirap din kasi depende sa skills/ experience mo and the dreaded local experience.

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    No. ACCA is UK based though recognised din sa mga bansa gaya dito sa SG.

    I only find CPA/CA as the most relevant certifications sa Australia. Un ang palagi ko nakikita sa job postings for accountants eh. Kahit nga CPA/CA ka na medyo hirap din kasi depende sa skills/ experience mo and the dreaded local experience.
    Salamat sa mga answers. Since wala naman program dito na Australian CPA, might as well try ko yung plan B. Effective ba kung mag bridging program ako? Balak ko sana after 5 years at naka ipon na ay mag student visa ako either AU or NZ. Salamt po

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    No. ACCA is UK based though recognised din sa mga bansa gaya dito sa SG.

    I only find CPA/CA as the most relevant certifications sa Australia. Un ang palagi ko nakikita sa job postings for accountants eh. Kahit nga CPA/CA ka na medyo hirap din kasi depende sa skills/ experience mo and the dreaded local experience.
    Salamat sa mga answers. Since wala naman program dito na Australian CPA, might as well try ko yung plan B. Effective ba kung mag bridging program ako? Balak ko sana after 5 years at naka ipon na ay mag student visa ako either AU or NZ. Salamt po

    What bridging program? Accounting graduate ka ba/ CPA? Kung gusto mo makaipon better work muna sa bansa gaya ng Singapore/ Middle east then apply for migration. Kung qualified ka nman ngaun apply ka na agad ng PR.

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    What bridging program? Accounting graduate ka ba/ CPA? Kung gusto mo makaipon better work muna sa bansa gaya ng Singapore/ Middle east then apply for migration. Kung qualified ka nman ngaun apply ka na agad ng PR.
    cpa dito sa pinas. Bridging is mag aaral ulit using student visa. I think offered ito sa isang prestigious na IELTS review center. Na try ko mag apply sa Singapore, kaso 1 lang tumawag sa kin at hindi pumayag ng interview thru skype.
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited December 2014


    What bridging program? Accounting graduate ka ba/ CPA? Kung gusto mo makaipon better work muna sa bansa gaya ng Singapore/ Middle east then apply for migration. Kung qualified ka nman ngaun apply ka na agad ng PR.
    cpa dito sa pinas. Bridging is mag aaral ulit using student visa. I think offered ito sa isang prestigious na IELTS review center. Na try ko mag apply sa Singapore, kaso 1 lang tumawag sa kin at hindi pumayag ng interview thru skype.
    I dont see the point na magstudent visa ka pa. Apply directly as PR if you have atleast 3-5 years relevant experience. I knew a lot people mostly CPA's from pinas na naapproved ang PR. Magastos student visa and PR din naman main goal mo. Apply for PR, then after that saka ka mag aral ng CPA australia/ CA pagpunta mo sa Australia. Baon mo nlang ung dapat gagatusin mo sa pagaaral/ student visa route.

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    I dont see the point na magstudent visa ka pa. Apply directly as PR if your have atleast 3-5 years relevant experience. I knew a lot people mostly CPA's from pinas na naapproved ang PR. Magastos student visa and PR din naman main goal mo. Apply for PR, then after that saka ka mag aral ng CPA australia/ CA pagpunta mo sa Australia.
    Ah, puwede pala yung PR agad? ano-ano mga requirements? Di pa ako nakaka browse sa ibang topics dito sa forums kasi parang nakaka lito. Salamat po.

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    I dont see the point na magstudent visa ka pa. Apply directly as PR if your have atleast 3-5 years relevant experience. I knew a lot people mostly CPA's from pinas na naapproved ang PR. Magastos student visa and PR din naman main goal mo. Apply for PR, then after that saka ka mag aral ng CPA australia/ CA pagpunta mo sa Australia.
    Ah, puwede pala yung PR agad? ano-ano mga requirements? Di pa ako nakaka browse sa ibang topics dito sa forums kasi parang nakaka lito. Salamat po.

    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process/p1

    http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/SkillSelect/SkillSelect.aspx

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process/p1

    http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/SkillSelect/SkillSelect.aspx
    Thanks sa info. Buti nalang naghanap hanap ako ng sites. BTW, puwede mag pa refer diyan sa Singapore? Habang mas mabata gusto ko kumita ng malaki. Salamat po.

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    Mahirap na din ngaun sa singapore pero inform kia


    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process/p1

    http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/SkillSelect/SkillSelect.aspx
    Thanks sa info. Buti nalang naghanap hanap ako ng sites. BTW, puwede mag pa refer diyan sa Singapore? Habang mas mabata gusto ko kumita ng malaki. Salamat po.

    Will let you know kung meron. Mahigpit na din kasi dito, kaya nga nag exit plan nko =)

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    Mahirap na din ngaun sa singapore


    Will let you know kung meron. Mahigpit na din kasi dito, kaya nga nag exit plan nko =)
    May tanong ulit. Nabasa ko dito na pag AICPA, pwede mag practiceng profession as CA australia? Or puwedemag pa merge? http://nasba.org/international/mra/
    salamat po
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited January 2015
    Mahirap na din ngaun sa singapore


    Will let you know kung meron. Mahigpit na din kasi dito, kaya nga nag exit plan nko =)
    May tanong ulit. Nabasa ko dito na pag AICPA, pwede mag practiceng profession as CA australia? Or puwedemag pa merge? http://nasba.org/international/mra/
    salamat po
    AICPA kasi is for CPA USA. May mutual agreement kasi sila with CA australia together with other professional bodies who are members of Global Accounting Alliance. Di nman direct conversion agad2, need mag apply for conversion pero mas madali kasi nga may MRA. But they will not merge, agreements lang meron sila. Usually ang issues to resolve nlang nman is ung Tax/ Corp Law differences nila. Not sure pero ibang mra yata yang sa Nasba/AICPA pero ganun din halos yan with GAA.

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

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  • magenjoyka19magenjoyka19 Davao City
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    AICPA kasi is for CPA USA. May mutual agreement kasi sila with CA australia together with other professional bodies who are members of Global Accounting Alliance. Di nman direct conversion agad2, need mag apply for conversion pero mas madali kasi nga may MRA. But they will not merge, agreements lang meron sila. Usually ang issues to resolve nlang nman is ung Tax/ Corp Law differences nila. Not sure pero ibang mra yata yang sa Nasba/AICPA pero ganun din halos yan with GAA.
    I see. Meron mag bubukas na cpa us review center dito sa pinas. Pinag iisipan ko, kung i'll go for uscpa. Ano maadvise mo? Shiuld i get yung uscpa? Pasensiya na sa tanong, medyo naguguluhan talaga ako sa kukunin kong certifications.
    salamat po.

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited January 2015


    AICPA kasi is for CPA USA. May mutual agreement kasi sila with CA australia together with other professional bodies who are members of Global Accounting Alliance. Di nman direct conversion agad2, need mag apply for conversion pero mas madali kasi nga may MRA. But they will not merge, agreements lang meron sila. Usually ang issues to resolve nlang nman is ung Tax/ Corp Law differences nila. Not sure pero ibang mra yata yang sa Nasba/AICPA pero ganun din halos yan with GAA.
    I see. Meron mag bubukas na cpa us review center dito sa pinas. Pinag iisipan ko, kung i'll go for uscpa. Ano maadvise mo? Shiuld i get yung uscpa? Pasensiya na sa tanong, medyo naguguluhan talaga ako sa kukunin kong certifications.
    salamat po.

    If you aim for US CPA, then aim to work in US. After you pass US CPA, alam ko you need to apply for license sa state na magstay ka and they have different requirements ata. Nearest testing center is Japan if i am not mistaken. I will advise you to study in US nlang, (e.g. MBA sa Maharashi University), then saka ka magapply sa Big 4. Then dun ka na mag take ng CPA US. Ganun ginawa kaibigan ko. His working now in PWC New York via studying sa isang di masyadong kilalang school. Although may prior experience sya sa big 4 (SGV and PWC Jamaica). He completed US CPA as well. Advantage is may student visa ka so you can stay temporarily with lodging, and may chance ka for face to face interview sa mga employer. And di daw masyado mahal, swak sa budget nya, but he able to attained his goal. Certifications is good, but much more important kasi is yung experience. Kung marami kang certifications pero kulang experience mo, eh employer will not bother. So dapat may goal ka, for every certification na kukunin mo and magagawa mo syang stepping stone if ever.

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  • ethel_starrethel_starr Brisbane
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    Hello fellow accountants!

    Just an update in response to the topic. I arrived here in Sydney mid July 2014, got my first contract role mid Nov 2014, then resigned in December (about after a month) because to start a permanent role in Jan 2015.

    So it took me about 4 months before I was accepted for an accounting role. My initial challenge was due to my lack of local experience. Just keep on sending your resumes in Seek. I also suggest you make relationships with recruiting agencies in addition to applying directly to a company. It will increase your chances of getting your first role, either contract or permanent role.

    I landed my contract role with the help of a recruiting agency and for my permanent role, I applied directly with the company.

    Good luck and Happy New Year!
  • rencerencerencerencerencerence Melbourne
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    Nice story @ethel_starr, yan dn plano ko gain muna local experience.. tiis muna kahit full time contractual
  • SYD_CPASYD_CPA Sydney
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    @ethel_starr thanks heaps for posting this. You've inspired me to continue on. Its bound to happen.
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    Guys guys! Just to share what a week! Andameng tumatawag for job offers! Oh my gulay, sobrang tuwa ko. I just came frm an interview sa city mayron nanaman ulet tom sa bondi jtn. Accountants share naman kayo if have the same exp. Nakakatuwa talaga. Nag pick up na daw ulet ang job market
  • rolly04rolly04 Bundoora
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    Guys guys! Just to share what a week! Andameng tumatawag for job offers! Oh my gulay, sobrang tuwa ko. I just came frm an interview sa city mayron nanaman ulet tom sa bondi jtn. Accountants share naman kayo if have the same exp. Nakakatuwa talaga. Nag pick up na daw ulet ang job market
    Wow!!! Sana ganyan din dito sa Melbourne.

    CPA (Australia)
    Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
    CPA (Philippines)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @SYD_CPA
    Guys guys! Just to share what a week! Andameng tumatawag for job offers! Oh my gulay, sobrang tuwa ko. I just came frm an interview sa city mayron nanaman ulet tom sa bondi jtn. Accountants share naman kayo if have the same exp. Nakakatuwa talaga. Nag pick up na daw ulet ang job market
    Wow!!! Sana ganyan din dito sa Melbourne.
    How is your jobhunt pala @rolly04?

    Misis is still on the hunt for the perfect job for her but okey naman sya for the time being...

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  • rolly04rolly04 Bundoora
    Posts: 195Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2013
    @SYD_CPA
    Guys guys! Just to share what a week! Andameng tumatawag for job offers! Oh my gulay, sobrang tuwa ko. I just came frm an interview sa city mayron nanaman ulet tom sa bondi jtn. Accountants share naman kayo if have the same exp. Nakakatuwa talaga. Nag pick up na daw ulet ang job market
    Wow!!! Sana ganyan din dito sa Melbourne.
    How is your jobhunt pala @rolly04?

    Misis is still on the hunt for the perfect job for her but okey naman sya for the time being...
    Same with me, I'm also on the hunt for the perfect job. Accounting role din naman ang current work ko pero not my ideal work.

    CPA (Australia)
    Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
    CPA (Philippines)

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