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Posts: 94Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Palagay ko kaya nyo naman pero dapat may sapat na ipon kayo pangshoulder ng mga initial costs of settling, medyo mabigat din kasi yun e. Mabigat din yung bibili kayo ng initial set of toiletries at groceries, akala ko nung una maliit lang ito pero nung nilista ko, malaki din pala kinain sa baon namin. Then yung transpo costs din, ang mahal ng train at bus dito e. Tapos yung furnitures at gamit sa bahay once makahanap na kayo kasi majority ng pinaparent na flat ay puro unfurnished. Pero once makasettle na, I think kayang kaya na yun!
Once maapproved ang visa mo, irefer ka namin sa PWC Sydney, hopefully andun pa kami! Haha.. PM mo sakin real name mo para makaconnect tayo sa linkedin.
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
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Pinag iipunan na nga namin kasi kung sakaling matutuloy eh sigurado mauubos yung ipon namin para sa initial settlement. Mabigat nga yung furnitures at appliances sa bahay...kung puede lang bitbitin tong mga gamit namin from dxb hehehe.
Yung sa transpo mahal nga daw...bat di pa kayo bumili ng sasakyan kahit 2nd hand? Lalo sa audit madalas magpalipat lipat ng clients...
Nabuhayan naman ako ng dugo dun sa sinabi mo na "once makasettle eh kayang kaya na!."
Sige sige ate, ipm ko sayo yung name ko tapos iinvite mo ko sa linkedin. Basta bago ka umalis eh irefer mo muna ko sa PwC hahaha...
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
Posts: 4,336Member
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Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
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
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Dito sa perth between $2-$4 per hour ang parking fee..
If you will be working sa city at meron malapit na train mula sa bahay nyo, park sa train station ($2 whole day) and then use the train..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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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
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Mahal nga yung per hour, yung $2 whole day ok na. Dito sa dxb, I pay almost $5 for parking whole day.
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
Posts: 94Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Napuno namin flat namin salamat sa Salvos! Haha.. Mukhang sosyal gamit namin pero second hand lang! Lol.. Sobrang laki ng savings namin dahil dito.
Ininvite na po kita kuya. Sige antay kita bago ako magresign.. Haha..
Balitaan mo kami sa progress nyo..:)
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
Posts: 94Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
Posts: 94Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Nakakaexcite nga yang me bagong sasakyan makakapasyal kayo kung saan saan. Yun lang pag bago ang sasakyan, sobrang maingat dapat, konting gasgas kahit maliit nakakasama ng loob haha. Ok ang sa EY ha chargeable ang mileage. Sa PwC dxb me instances din na chargeable naman ang petrol. Dyan ba sa PwC Sydney?
Parang ang bilis napasa ni hubby mo sa driving exam. Mahigpit din ba dyan? Dito kasi sa dxb, mahigpit lalo dati...40 sessions ung lessons on the road pwera pa ung sa loob ng class at katakot takot na exams so months o year bago ka magka license esp pag di ka nagddrive sa pinas.
Haha puede magresign ate baka mamaya eh partner ka na dyan wala pa ung visa namin hehe
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
Posts: 94Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Balitaan kita if chargeable din sa PwC, pero malakas ang pakiramdam ko na oo. Kaso di naman ako nagddrive pa kaya diko pa din magamit.. Hehe
Naku, career sya sa pagrereview talaga, 100% ang knowledge test (madali lang naman) pero yung driving test ay naka dalawang takes sya! Ansama nga ng loob nya nung una na bumagsak sya e. Nagdriving lessons din sya kahit na matagal na sya nagddrive sa Pinas. Mahigpit kasi dito e. Sabi ko motivation nya na dapat maipasa muna test bago bumili ng car! Gabi gabi pampatulog nya yung carsales.com.au! Haha
Naku, bigyan kita deadline, matapos ko lang CA, alis nako! Kaya bilisan nyo na..
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Hahaha napressure naman ako sa deadline mo ate hehe.
Good news pala yang Salvos para sa mga nagtitipid na tulad naten. Since nagddrive na si hubby mo sa pinas, tapos bumagsak pa sya mukha ngang mahigpit din dyan. Mahirap din kasing tanggalin yung mga old habits sa driving since nakasanayan na. Tapos mahal pa siguro ang driving exam at lessons dyan kaya sasama nga loob nya.
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
Posts: 13Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2014
1) In terms of work pressure and load, alin po ang mas mabigat, Sa PH or AU?
2) In terms of marketability, alin po ang mas madaling ma hire sa AU, External Audit or General Accounting?
3) If ang experience mo dito sa PH is purely External Audit, puwede po bang ma hire sa AU as General Accountant?
Salamat po sa mga sasagot. Nag babalak po kasi ako mag shift ng career from GA to EA.
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1) 6 years ako nag work sa auditing firm sa pinas, isang mid tier isang big 4. Dito sa Singapore almost 3 years nman. Australia obviously wala pa. Work pressure and load, sagot is depende. Depende sa audit firm, sa clients nyo, sa firm culture etc. Pero kung sasagot ako sagot is sa Pinas.
During my early years as external auditor sa pinas (mid tier firm), I've experience 5 straight days na overnight, tulog ko a day is around 30mins-1 hour lang. Yung jollibee pinapadeliver pa sa office. Kasi 4 na clients ung finafinalise ko para makaabot sa april 15 tapos lagi pa nagsusubmit ng adjustments ung clients. Kasi dun ikaw lahat, tax, fs, sec requirements, pag print at pag bind ng FS, pati pangongolekta sa clients, at pagpila sa BIR office (all around), etc. Umuwi lang ako sa bahay kasi nangangati na ako at walang ligo. Its really hard to beat that really and ayoko na maexperience ulit. Di ko na experience yan sa SGV at lalo na dito sa SG (1 or 2 times lang ako nag overnight). I doubt sa australia i will experience that madness with only 8,500 pesos monthly salary LOL.
2) I think external audit, and obviously kung sa audit firm ka rin mag apply. Mas required kasi local experience sa general accountant roles, and i assume sa external audit hindi masyado and di lahat gusto mag work sa firm at bumalik sa stressful life.
3) Pwede naman pero di lang ganun kadali.
Kung ako sau, mag focus ka nalng sa GA, unless bata ka pa and energetic and you want a fresh start sa career mo. Usually kasi its the other way around, EA to GA/IA/Financial Analyst/etc.
Sa akin opinion lang nman.
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
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Itry ko rin sagutin yung tanong mo pero point of view naman ng external audit sa pinas at dubai naman (since wala pa tayo sa OZ ).
1. Workload tends to be more talaga sa pinas kasi ikaw lahat. Sabay sabay pa ang sandamakmak na clients tapos kadalasan ang deadline lahat eh april 15. Never akong nakauwi sa bahay namin tuwing april 14 and 15 during my 3 years audit satin.
Pressure is halos parehas pinas and dubai but I would attribute it mostly with the people i worked with. Mas mabababait kasi mga naging amo ko sa pinas compared sa abroad. Isa pa mas demanding ung ibang lahi kong mga amo.
Having said these, kahit saan parehong stressful ang external audit, lol
2. Agree with vhoythoy, mas madaling mahire sa audit if you have audit experience.
3. Puede pero mahirap. That is why it is important to build market and connections pag nasa audit ka lalo na pag me balak kang lumipat sa industry. Ako ang plan ko is to go to audit first sa OZ then transfer sa private o industry pag me local experience na.
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
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Malaking bagay tlaga ung big 4/ global firms due to global standards. And sabi ko nga di lahat gusto mag audit firm plus staff turnover is high kapag nakakita ng job somewhere else. Konti lang din benefits as compared sa private in general.
Pero temporary lang balak ko at wala ako balak mag partner. Pero kung may private opportunity dun na agad. iba din ang hirap depende kung saan kang department external audit, advisory, it audit, etc.
Imb, di ba sa manabat/delloite ka sa pinas? Malamang kakilala mo si alfred jacinto. Naging officemate ko dati un sa una kong firm sa pinas, nasa qatar naman ata ngaun sya. Madami ako kakilala na lumipat sa delloite circa 2005-2007
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
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Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Haloo! Sorry late reply, first week ko kasi sa aking new job.. Naks! Hahaha
1) Kakastart ko pa lang dito sa Sydney pero pwede ko gamiting reference ang experience ng asawa ko pati experience namin sa SG. First of all, dapat mo din iconsider kung saan state ka dito sa Oz mapapadpad.. Generally speaking, mas stressful at fast paced dito sa Sydney as compared to other states. Having said that, iba ang klase ng stress dito sa Sydney, SG at Pinas. Sa Pinas kasi, lahat tayo familiar sa walang uwian pagdating ng peak period. However, masaya sa Pinas kasi parang barkada mo lang ang kawork mo at masaya kayo na sabay sabay na nago-OT diba? Pero naicompare ko kasi sa SG, narealise namin mga kapwa Pinoy na kahit na OT tayo ng OT sa Pinas, parang hindi tayo gano efficient dahil sa mga chika chika, madaming merienda break, social media, etc. (Baka di ka mag-agree sakin sa point na ito pero maicocompare mo din ito pagdating mo dito). Sa SG naman, slave driver mga amo dun at masasama ugali ng mga clients (mostly), talaga babastusin ka ng harapan. Dito sa OZ naman, super efficient ng mga tao, ambilis nilang magwork at talagang walang distraction during office hours, kaya naman pagdating ng 5:30 sharp, uwian na agad agad! Sabi din ng hubby ko, madami din daw deadline dito pero hindi ka naman gigilitan ng leeg pag di mo nameet.
2) Based on my experience at mga kwento kwento dito sa forum, mas madali sa External Audit.
3) Pwede naman siguro if may opportunity na dadating pero mas madali sa External Audit. Nagtry din kasi ako pero wala pumapansin.. Mostly naghahanap kasi ng local experience pag sa GA.
I hope I've answered your concerns..
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
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
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
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
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
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
Posts: 94Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
Accountant (General): 221111
Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd
14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2013
EY is hiring. Anyone interested? Mag PM lang kayo for more info.
Thank you.
1 March 2014 - IELTS: Academic Module test date
14 March 2014 - IELTS results: L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-7, OBS: 8
21 March 2014 - Application received by CPA Australia (CPAA) for ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
15 April 2014 - Assessment completed by CPAA
21 April 2014 - Received letter from CPAA: 12/12
21 April 2014 - Lodged 189 EOI plus partner's points (70 pts.)
28 April 2014 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
4 May 2014 - Lodged Visa Application
10 May 2014 - Medicals
20 May 2014 - Medicals received by DIBP
28 May 2014 - CO Allocated - Team 23 GSM Adelaide
24 June 2014 - Uploaded police clearance
25 June 2014 - Uploaded Form 80
1 July 2014 - Visa Grant
19 July 2014 - Melbourne bound
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
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
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
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
Posts: 2Member
Joined: Mar 30, 2015
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2014
External Auditor ANZSCO code 221213
April 2016 - Visited Sydney and Melbourne with Hubby8
August 2016 - Reviewed PTE-Academic
5 Sept 2016 - Took the PTE-Academic exam; achieved the required CPAA score (R82/S65/L86/W90)
19 Sept 2016 - Submitted docs to CPAA for migration assessment
5 Oct 2016 - Received positive migration assessment;
5 Oct 2016 - lodge EOI with 70 points
21 Dec 2016 - Received invitation for 189
16 January 2017 - medical at St. Luke's Ermita
19 January 2017 - Lodged 189 visa
24 January 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
13 February 2017 - CO contact - Requested to tick the relevant box in item 43 of Form 80 ("Do you have children?")
28 February 2017 - Visa Grant!!! Thank you Jesus!!!