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Joined: Apr 01, 2015
1. Maaafford ko po ba expenses ko if sa university ako pumasok especially the tuition fee? Given that I will be allowed to work for 20hrs per week lang? I have a relative there in Sydney so I will assume na malilibre po ako sa bahay and konting pagkain.
–- Depends as to what kind of work ang makukuha mo pagdating dito, but given na student visa medyo mahirap (but not impossible) makahanap ng work with a descent amount of salary (na kaya bayaran ang tuition sa Uni by working 20 hours/week). When i started my student visa application, I based my computation sa minimum wage per hour which was around $16 (I think medyo tumaas na ngayon ang minimum). Hence, Malabo na makabayad ako ng tuition fee ng uni kaya I pursued magenrol sa private college na lang (ang concern ko na lang nung time yun eh atleast magkaron ng degree sa Au, makabayad ng tuition at everyday expenses).
2. Malaki po ba difference sa mga future employers kung sa University or college/ institutions ka graduate? kahit same lang pong Masters degree yung natapos?
--Based from my experience? not really, it would still depend sa skillset and experience (especially local experience) mo. I worked as a part-time bookkeeper when I was still studying and yun ang ginamit ko na starting ground sa pagapply ng job after I graduated. Luckily, I got hired in a good Company (not as huge as any of the BIG FOUR but I can say na im very happy as to where I am working right now). My previous classmate (same private institution) and workmate (same part time bookkeeping job), he’s now working in one of the top accounting firms in Sydney.
3. Meron na po ba dito na-grant ng PR thru the use of their masteral degree?
--I got my PR by studying Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (I had a degree in Commerce prior to studying in Au).
4. Namomonitor po ba nila mabuti yung 20hrs na work per week lang? or pwede naman po makapuslit ng konting time pa sa ibang part-time jobs?
-- I heard a story before na nagrandom check ang ATO sa working hours ng isang student visa who was applying a PR then they found out na that person was working more than the allowed working hours during the duration of hi student visa. They rejected yung PR application nya and I assume umuwi na lang siya ng Pinas after. I am not really kung totoo yung story but its better to be safe especially ang laki laki ng ginastos/gagastusin mo to study here tapos baka mapunta sa wala pag nagkataon na marandom check.
**Important thing to take note lang, if your intention is applying for PR after graduating, you need to consider yung possibility maalis sa Skilled Occupation list yung accounting related occupation in the future. Right now, nasa list pa din ang Accountant but I think medyo mataas ang points na kailangan para mainvite for PR (189 and 190 visa). I suggest na back read dito sa forum about accountants applying for PR para makakuha ka ng more info kung ano ba ang requirements/qualifications na kailangan para makapa apply ng PR (baka naman pwede tapusin mo na lang yun accounting course mo sa pinas di ba??) and be open sa possibility na immigration rules/requirements can change from time to time. I am not discouraging you to study in Au ha… its more of sharing yung experiences/dilemmas ko during my Student to PR journey. Hope this helps and all the best.
Dec 2012 : Student Visa (573) granted
March 2013: Started studying Bachelor of Accounting in Sydney
July 2014 : 1st IELTS IDP Sydney (L9.0 R7.5 S7.0 W6.5)
Nov 2014 : Graduated Bachelor of Accounting
06 Dec 2014 : 2nd IELTS Macquarie Uni Sydney (L8.5 R7.5 S7.5 W6.0)
12 Feb 2015 : 3rd IELTS IDP Sydney (L8.5 R8.5 S8.0 W7.5) FINALLY!!
03 March 2015: Submitted docs to CPA Australia for Skills assessment via Australia Post (nominated occupation: General Accountant)
07 March 2015: Submitted docs to ICAA for Skills assessment via email (nominated occupation: External Auditor)
13 March 2015 : Received positive assessment from ICAA
13 March 2015: Lodged EOI with 60 points (External Auditor)
20 March 2015 : Received positive assessment from CPAA
31 March 2015 : Updated EOI to 65 points (Added 5 points for Partner's qualification)
10 April 2015 : Received Invitation; lodged visa application; Bridging Visa A granted
13 April 2015 : Health Examination at Bupa Medical Assessment Centre (Sydney)
14 April 2015 : Medical Results Submitted to DIBP
01 May 2015 : Uploaded SG COC
25 May 2015 : CO requested for additional docs
02 July 2015 : CO requested for another additional docs
21 July 2015 : VISA GRANT!!!!
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Joined: Aug 21, 2016
Posts: 507Member
Joined: May 04, 2015
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 144Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2014
My appeal for previous employment came negative. CPAA reasoned that it was not considered because I was not a CPA Ph at the time. I came from section 3 school. Worked for 3-4 yrs before taking the exam. The only work experience they gave with positive assessment was on my current job in full and permanent position. The probationary period which indicated "temporary personnel" in my COE was not also considered even though I have the CPA Ph license at the time.
So in my case, if I may say, Accountancy Graduates from Section 3 Schools would not have positive assessment both in education and experience unless you take and pass the board exam here in Ph. I don't know if anybody here had the same experience or different from mine.
No choice but to take the PTE-A again with at least 79 in all components to earn additional 10pts.
ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
EOI (total:60 pts)
--->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.
Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.
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Joined: May 04, 2015
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 26Member
Joined: May 25, 2016
I took the IELTS exam a week ago and results are on their way... Now, I'm in the process of completing the required docs. However, I encounter this confusion : I am currently employed and at the same time I have a full-time remote job (Finance Mgr and Financial Accountant Asst, respectively). Corporate-wise, I did job hop a lot of times but I was able to keep my remote job for almost 6 years now. My question is, would you advise me to have my skills assessed based on the broken experiences I have from corporate (ie: 17 mths +10mths + 15mths +18 mths and counting) or based on my work from home job of solid 60 months and counting??
I would really appreciate all your thoughts on this, so please throw them on my way.. to help me decide on things, thanks heaps!
CPAA Application Received: 17 Jan 2018
Assessment Date: 7 Feb 2018 (Academically suitable)
Addl info for skills assessment: 15 Feb 2018
Assessment Date: 19 Feb 2018 (unfavorable outcome)
Paid for appeal and sent new docs: 14 Mar 18
Assessment Date: 22 Mar 2018 (favorable yay!)
EOI: 22 Mar 18 189 (70) 190 (75)
waiting for invite
Posts: 197Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
23.09.2016 - visited Sydney & Melbourne
(decided to pursue migration plans)
19.12.2016 - PTE-A Exam - Scores Cancelled
14.03.2017 - PTE-A Exam - L87 R88 S87 W90
13.04.2017 – CPAA Assessment (Positive, but deducted 2 yrs in experience)
13.04.2017 – Submitted EOI (189 – 75 pts / 190 (NSW) – 80 pts)
25.05.2017 - Received NSW ITA
26.05.2017 - Lodged nomination
31.05.2017 - Approved NSW SS
03.06.2017 - Medical @ Point Medical Paragon
24.06.2017 - Repeat Medical (3x found blood in urine)
05.07.2017 - SG COC
08.07.2017 - 190 Visa Lodged
14.09.2017 - Direct Grant Visa 190
xx.xx.2017 - excited for DG!!!!
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221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
I'm a newbie here. I would like to ask for some help/clarification for the requirements for CPAA assessment.
I am a graduate of BS Accountancy from PUP Manila in 2004 and would like to ask the good people here on how they requested for a copy of their syllabus. Also, do i need to request for all subjects in my TOR or is there a summary of the required subjects that needs a syllabus (to save on cost as it seems like they charge a fixed rate per subject)?
How long did it take to receive the TOR? Is this requested from the University Registrar or from the College of Accountancy? Do I need to provide an authorization letter to request and claim or are they strict on claiming with an SPA only?
I read somewhere in here that there is a subject mapping and a subject description included in the documents provided for assessment, where can i get a sample for this? Appreciate if anyone can provide me a copy of their subject mapping and subject description.
Thanks!
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Joined: Nov 13, 2016
12 May 2016: EOI Submitted Gen Acct (189=65 pts, 190=75pts)
13 May 2016: ITA from Western Australia
23 May 2016: Updated EOI (189=70 pts, 190=75pts)
24 May 2016: ITA for 189 (independent)
9 Jun 2016 : Lodged Visa
15 Jun 2016 : ITA from New South Wales
8 Jul 2016 : CO Allocation GSM Brisbane (Additional info requested)
18 Jul 2016 : Letter for Singapore COC sent (CO said she forgot to attach on 8 Jul!!!)
Aug - Sep : Processing and submission of papers (NBI and COC were causes of delay)
10 Oct 2016: Co sent letter for SIngapore COC (they also forgot to send it!!!!! what's happening)
12 Nov 2016: Submitted all information and documents
"If its Your will Lord, let it be done"
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
mga subject na hiningan ko is yung related lang sa mga subject as per CPAA website ng content ng CPAA qualification. makikita mo sa website nila. mabilis lang yun akon 2 weeks max lang. pina scan ko na din directly sa e mail ko. 50 per subject ang binayaran ko.
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
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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
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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
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270 AUD is for membership fee if you opt be an associate member first.
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
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Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
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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
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For the subjects, anong subjects ang under sa category ng quantitative methods?
Are these math subjects?
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01 2016 - took IELTS R 7/L 7.5/S 7/ W 6.5
03 2016 - IELTS (take 2) R 7.5/ L 8/ S 7/ W 7 (passed)
04 2016 - positive CPAA assessment
05 2016 - EOI - 189 (65 points) Accountant
10 2016 26 - updated EOI 189 (70 points) Accountant
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Joined: Mar 20, 2016
01 2016 - took IELTS R 7/L 7.5/S 7/ W 6.5
03 2016 - IELTS (take 2) R 7.5/ L 8/ S 7/ W 7 (passed)
04 2016 - positive CPAA assessment
05 2016 - EOI - 189 (65 points) Accountant
10 2016 26 - updated EOI 189 (70 points) Accountant
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Joined: May 04, 2015
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
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