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For Accountants - how long did it take you to get a job?
vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
to be honest peeps, i have decided na i-embrace na muna tong food and beverage "odd" job na nakuha ko sa isang 5-star hotel...i guess for starters this will do...as to my accounting dream, baka malihis na muna ako...balikan ko nalang ang acctg soon kng maluwag na ang market
Continue your CPAA exams while doing the odd jobs. Also, if malay mo magustuhan ka ng mga boss jan, you can transfer on their finance/ audit department. Goodluck
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
thanks @vhoythoy ... pero i think ipprioritize ko munang i-process visa ng gf ko as de facto...sobrang lungkot na dito...di ko ata kaya mag-isa pala...so ipon ipon muna para sa agent's fee and processing fee ulit....CPAA program will follow kung andito na sya...para din may kasama at katuwang ako sa expenses if ever... wink!
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CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
rencerencerenceMelbourne Posts: 101Member Joined: Jun 06, 2014
Hello sa inyong lahat! sa sobrang depress ko nitong nakaraan eh napunta ako sa forum na toh, i want to share my story lang and ask any advice sa inyo.
Nung august 2013 ako dumating dito, having subclass 101 visa, child dependent visa. Di ako CPA, management accounting graduate po. may 1 year work experience sa Bayad Center. sa june matatapos na ung cert 4 in accounting sa chisholm. utang muna kay mama ung tuition. natatakot aku na baka after matapos ko ung course eh wala pa ding mangyari or di ko alam pano ko hahandle ung mga job search dilemma. MYOB ung accounting software na inaaral namin.
gusto ko sana malaman kung anu ung chances ng MYOB/accounting work, and mukhang napansin ko bibihira ung nagaapply ng no work experience, kc di naman toh yata tulad sa atin na they are willing to train you from scratch.
or any suggestions po kung anu magandang gawin after finishing ung course. im from melbourne nga po pala. salamat salamat.
It took me 49 days bago ako nakakuha ng accounting job. Qualified CPA (Australia) ako and yet based on my experience, very challenging and tough makakuha ng work.
Iba iba tayo ng skills and qualifications. I'm sure darating at darating din yung job na sakto sa skills at qualifications natin. Magtiwala sa Diyos at maghintay ka lamang.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
It took me 49 days bago ako nakakuha ng accounting job. Qualified CPA (Australia) ako and yet based on my experience, very challenging and tough makakuha ng work.
Iba iba tayo ng skills and qualifications. I'm sure darating at darating din yung job na sakto sa skills at qualifications natin. Magtiwala sa Diyos at maghintay ka lamang.
@rolly04 - congratulations boss... 49 days is not too bad!! my wife took around a fortnight more before she landed hers.
anyway all the best in this new career in melbourne...
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!!
BigfootBrisbane Posts: 91applymembership Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Got an audit job after three months of actively searching. Para dun sa mga nandito on PR na you can improve your skills kasi subsidized nman and while doing that magvolunteer sa mga NGO or city councils - this is one way to network kasi most often than not ang mga available positions are filled through referrals. Keep praying not just for yourself but for other friends as well who are also job hunting.
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
mark_yMelbourne Posts: 71Member Joined: Dec 01, 2011
@Bigfoot Congrats sa yo bro....this is a positive news for all of us who are still in the jobhunting process... preferred ba nila na may audit experience sa Big 4 firm, how was your experience sa pag-aaply? If you don't mind sharing your cv and cover letter para may reference kami... All the best and goodluck sa new job mo...
anneoz08Canberra Posts: 112Member Joined: Aug 21, 2013
@staycool accountant din here, almost 3 mos. n rin looking for job with no luck;( ok pala ung mgsubmit ng resume na di true ang work experience? Haha. I'll try odd job n rin. Hingi nmn ako copy ng sample resume mo. Thanks. [email protected]
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
AllysondSydney Posts: 87Member Joined: Jun 14, 2013
TodAy is exactly my 1st month s work,..it took me over 10 weeks bago nakahanap ng work,..i'm also applying n rin for odd job pero luckily nauna yung accounting job,..thanks to God!
457 visa
BigfootBrisbane Posts: 91applymembership Joined: Jan 03, 2013
@mark_y salamat bro. For those coming overseas they prefer ung mga galing sa Big Four or mid-tier firms. By the way, it's hard to believe pero there seems to be a high demand for external auditors here kaya some audit firms are starting to roll out ads for those in the industry to give audit a try. Regarding my job hunting experience mejo madugo pero I just kept on revising my CV up to Aus standard. Mejo kelangan itweak ung skills and experience in such a way that all the items in the position description are covered, it's not lying but it's a way of selling yourself and showcasing that you're a better product that the rest of the competition.
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
I have been in Australia for several years now (I am an accountant/auditor same as all of you here) and I came across this site and hoping to assist/help my fellow kababayans by giving helpful information. It is not easy to land a job in Australia for all migrants I reckon not just for accountants.
Most jobs here are advertised thru headhunters/recruiters and it is challenging because most of them prefer someone who have local Australian experience. I have a mate who moved here recently and it took him almost a year to find an accounting job. He started working in a hotel as an attendant while waiting for the right opportunity.
Always remember, heaps of accountants/auditors are coming to Australia everyday plus the locals who can't find a job. I would suggest for those who are still looking, keep on applying regardless whether the work is entry level, temp or contract. All you need is a local experience to put on your CV.
CV wise, revising the format to Australian standard maybe helpful.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Hi Accountants/Auditors,
There are openings in internal audit in our firm; if interested, give me a PM.
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!!
anneoz08Canberra Posts: 112Member Joined: Aug 21, 2013
Hi Accountants/Auditors,
There are openings in internal audit in our firm; if interested, give me a PM.
All the best!
Hi saang state ka?
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
dapogiSydney Posts: 136Member Joined: Aug 12, 2013
naku, nkaka kaba pala ito. August 30 ang touchdown ko sa Sydney and based on the previous posts, mas challenging maghanap ng work offshore. in the 10 jobs (I think) that I applied for in seek, I got the following responses: 8 NR, 1 rejection and 1 contact me when you arrive in Sydney. :P
ANZSCO Code 221111: Accountant - General
15 Jun 2013 - Took IELTS Exam
28 Jun 2013 - IELTS Results (Passed): L - 8.5 R - 7.5 W - 7.0 S - 7.0
Currently waiting for experience to hit 5 years (Oct 2013)
23 Oct 2013 - Applied for Assessment with CPA Australia
27 Nov 2013 - Received Assessment: Positive
27 Nov 2013 - Submitted EOI: 65 pts
02 Dec 2013 - Received Invite: Visa Subclass 189
11 Dec 2013 - Uploaded most of my documents
17 Dec 2013 - Medicals cleared
21 Dec 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
07 Jan 2014 - Front-loaded Form 80
13 Jan 2014 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 6
16 Jan 2014 - Uploaded additional Documents
13 Feb 2014 - Visa Grant! (IED: 13 Dec 2014)
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Hi Accountants/Auditors,
There are openings in internal audit in our firm; if interested, give me a PM.
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!!
aristleMelbourne Posts: 39Member Joined: Aug 12, 2014
I have PR visa and be going to sydney sa last week of October from SG..Im looking for external audit job..till ngayon wala parin..baka pwede mgparefer dyan if meron
@dapogi Malapit na pala ang touchdown mo sa Sydney! Saan ka mga recruitment agency nag-apply if you don't mind?
We intend to do our initial entry this November but will settle siguro mga March of next year. We are thinking mag-aaply na online before kami mag initial entry.
Best of luck!
07 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Exam
27 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.0 OBS: 8.0)
09 OCT 2013 - CPAA Assessment Sent
18 NOV 2013 - CPAA Positive Assessment Result
20 NOV 2013 - EOI submitted with 70 points
02 DEC 2013 - Received invitation
04 DEC 2013 - Applied for 189 Visa
16 JAN 2014 - CO Allocated Brisbane GSM Team 34
22 JAN 2014 - Uploaded payslips, contracts
23 JAN 2014 - Visa GRANT (IED DEC 16, 2014)
dapogiSydney Posts: 136Member Joined: Aug 12, 2013
@mitchy_cpa hi sis. yes, im actively applying na sa seek. hopefully makakita before lumipad. kung hindi, eh dun na lang siguro. God bless. See you there.
ANZSCO Code 221111: Accountant - General
15 Jun 2013 - Took IELTS Exam
28 Jun 2013 - IELTS Results (Passed): L - 8.5 R - 7.5 W - 7.0 S - 7.0
Currently waiting for experience to hit 5 years (Oct 2013)
23 Oct 2013 - Applied for Assessment with CPA Australia
27 Nov 2013 - Received Assessment: Positive
27 Nov 2013 - Submitted EOI: 65 pts
02 Dec 2013 - Received Invite: Visa Subclass 189
11 Dec 2013 - Uploaded most of my documents
17 Dec 2013 - Medicals cleared
21 Dec 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
07 Jan 2014 - Front-loaded Form 80
13 Jan 2014 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 6
16 Jan 2014 - Uploaded additional Documents
13 Feb 2014 - Visa Grant! (IED: 13 Dec 2014)
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28
ethel_starrBrisbane Posts: 9Member Joined: Jun 16, 2014
Hello, I arrived here last July 19 and until now is still actively looking for a job. May mga ma refer po ba kayo? Thanks!
vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
@dapogi Malapit na pala ang touchdown mo sa Sydney! Saan ka mga recruitment agency nag-apply if you don't mind?
We intend to do our initial entry this November but will settle siguro mga March of next year. We are thinking mag-aaply na online before kami mag initial entry.
Best of luck!
Same plans here early next year pero naka entry na kami sa Melbourne last month
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
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Hello, I arrived here last July 19 and until now is still actively looking for a job. May mga ma refer po ba kayo? Thanks!
what are your experience? maramj naman ako nakikita na accounting openings sa seek.
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!!
ethel_starrBrisbane Posts: 9Member Joined: Jun 16, 2014
@TasBurrfoot Yes, marami sa seek, but so far my applications have been unsuccessful. I spoke with a recruiter and she said it might be because of my lack of local experience. I have 7 yrs total experience, 3 in a general accounting role and 4 as a financial analyst in Cebu.
pangrom0529North Ryde Posts: 109Member Joined: Aug 27, 2013
edited September 2014
@TasBurrfoot Yes, marami sa seek, but so far my applications have been unsuccessful. I spoke with a recruiter and she said it might be because of my lack of local experience. I have 7 yrs total experience, 3 in a general accounting role and 4 as a financial analyst in Cebu.
@ethel_starr, I have been working locally as an accountant with a CPA practitioner. I've currently applying for new opportunities, but unsuccessful. Pati nga mga company na I've worked with in the Philippines like JP Morgan at Deutsche Bank, e nirereject ako. i don't know what they want. maybe because lahat ng exp ko e Pinas. for most accountants na kakilala ko at may exp like SG, they can get good jobs. or maybe, pangit lang ang experience ko. hehehe. but don't lose hope.
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
gherlMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Nov 12, 2012
@pangrom0529 hi, san ka sa AU? san ka nag-apply dyan sa work mo? ilang months ka naghanap ng work? pasensya ha ang daming tanong. hehehehe.
vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
edited September 2014
@TasBurrfoot Yes, marami sa seek, but so far my applications have been unsuccessful. I spoke with a recruiter and she said it might be because of my lack of local experience. I have 7 yrs total experience, 3 in a general accounting role and 4 as a financial analyst in Cebu.
@ethel_starr, I have been working locally as an accountant with a CPA practitioner. I've currently applying for new opportunities, but unsuccessful. Pati nga mga company na I've worked with in the Philippines like JP Morgan at Deutsche Bank, e nirereject ako. i don't know what they want. maybe because lahat ng exp ko e Pinas. for most accountants na kakilala ko at may exp like SG, they can get good jobs. or maybe, pangit lang ang experience ko. hehehe. but don't lose hope.
Kita kits jan. KOnting local exp pa ok ka na jan
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
pangrom0529North Ryde Posts: 109Member Joined: Aug 27, 2013
@pangrom0529 hi, san ka sa AU? san ka nag-apply dyan sa work mo? ilang months ka naghanap ng work? pasensya ha ang daming tanong. hehehehe.
@gherl, sa Sydney kame. referral lang ng friend ng asawa ko. cpa practice as consultant/accountant. mga one month dn kasi nagantay pa ako ng bagong client. buti nagkaroon agad. pero naginterview pa ako sa proposed client. then, ayun, naka-1yr na rn mahigit sa client na hawak ko. medyo magulo nga lng tong client ko, ayaw makinig. hehehhee
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
anneoz08Canberra Posts: 112Member Joined: Aug 21, 2013
Hi everyone can someone help me? Im a CPA, but dhl sobrang hirap mkakuha ng accounting job napilitan n ko mag odd job. Almost a month n ako housekeeper s maliit n hotel. Im planning to work here then mg aral, pra mpansin resume ko at mkawork as an accountant in OZ. But i dont know where to start:( . Need ko ba muna mg pa assess sa CPAA tas kung anu kulang ko un ang kunin ko na units? Anu bang mga docs needed isubmit at how much? Thanks in advance s magrereply
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Hi everyone can someone help me? Im a CPA, but dhl sobrang hirap mkakuha ng accounting job napilitan n ko mag odd job. Almost a month n ako housekeeper s maliit n hotel. Im planning to work here then mg aral, pra mpansin resume ko at mkawork as an accountant in OZ. But i dont know where to start:( . Need ko ba muna mg pa assess sa CPAA tas kung anu kulang ko un ang kunin ko na units? Anu bang mga docs needed isubmit at how much? Thanks in advance s magrereply
All informations are found in the CPAA website; pay the fee, prepare all your school papers (including the most important syllabus) and hope that you passed all the subjects needed to become an associate member.
From there it will be 6 exams at close to a thousand bucks each before you can earn the designation of CPA.
Give or take, 3 yrs to complete - earlier if you plan to take more than one paper per semester.
All the best; all specific infos are in the CPAA website.
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!!
rencerencerenceMelbourne Posts: 101Member Joined: Jun 06, 2014
haha grabe di pala madali haha, ung amo ko sabi nya hanggang ngaun daw may utang pa xa dahil sa vet fee nasa 70k pa daw.. nalula ko narinig ku eh, pero sulit naman
dapogiSydney Posts: 136Member Joined: Aug 12, 2013
@dapogi Malapit na pala ang touchdown mo sa Sydney! Saan ka mga recruitment agency nag-apply if you don't mind?
We intend to do our initial entry this November but will settle siguro mga March of next year. We are thinking mag-aaply na online before kami mag initial entry.
Best of luck!
Same plans here early next year pero naka entry na kami sa Melbourne last month
Hehe! Actually kahit saan na feeling ko relevant yung skills ko. It's been three weeks and naka isang interview pa lang. Usually either local experience or CPA/CA (Aust) na certification yung hinahanap. Suggestion, if kaya maging CPA before lumipad dito, do it now. God bless mga kapatid.
ANZSCO Code 221111: Accountant - General
15 Jun 2013 - Took IELTS Exam
28 Jun 2013 - IELTS Results (Passed): L - 8.5 R - 7.5 W - 7.0 S - 7.0
Currently waiting for experience to hit 5 years (Oct 2013)
23 Oct 2013 - Applied for Assessment with CPA Australia
27 Nov 2013 - Received Assessment: Positive
27 Nov 2013 - Submitted EOI: 65 pts
02 Dec 2013 - Received Invite: Visa Subclass 189
11 Dec 2013 - Uploaded most of my documents
17 Dec 2013 - Medicals cleared
21 Dec 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
07 Jan 2014 - Front-loaded Form 80
13 Jan 2014 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 6
16 Jan 2014 - Uploaded additional Documents
13 Feb 2014 - Visa Grant! (IED: 13 Dec 2014)
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28
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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: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2014
Nung august 2013 ako dumating dito, having subclass 101 visa, child dependent visa. Di ako CPA, management accounting graduate po. may 1 year work experience sa Bayad Center. sa june matatapos na ung cert 4 in accounting sa chisholm. utang muna kay mama ung tuition. natatakot aku na baka after matapos ko ung course eh wala pa ding mangyari or di ko alam pano ko hahandle ung mga job search dilemma. MYOB ung accounting software na inaaral namin.
gusto ko sana malaman kung anu ung chances ng MYOB/accounting work, and mukhang napansin ko bibihira ung nagaapply ng no work experience, kc di naman toh yata tulad sa atin na they are willing to train you from scratch.
or any suggestions po kung anu magandang gawin after finishing ung course. im from melbourne nga po pala. salamat salamat.
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Joined: Sep 29, 2013
Iba iba tayo ng skills and qualifications. I'm sure darating at darating din yung job na sakto sa skills at qualifications natin. Magtiwala sa Diyos at maghintay ka lamang.
CPA (Australia)
Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
CPA (Philippines)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
anyway all the best in this new career in melbourne...
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: 91applymembership
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Dec 01, 2011
If you don't mind sharing your cv and cover letter para may reference kami...
All the best and goodluck sa new job mo...
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Jun 14, 2013
457 visa
Posts: 91applymembership
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2014
I have been in Australia for several years now (I am an accountant/auditor same as all of you here) and I came across this site and hoping to assist/help my fellow kababayans by giving helpful information. It is not easy to land a job in Australia for all migrants I reckon not just for accountants.
Most jobs here are advertised thru headhunters/recruiters and it is challenging because most of them prefer someone who have local Australian experience. I have a mate who moved here recently and it took him almost a year to find an accounting job. He started working in a hotel as an attendant while waiting for the right opportunity.
Always remember, heaps of accountants/auditors are coming to Australia everyday plus the locals who can't find a job. I would suggest for those who are still looking, keep on applying regardless whether the work is entry level, temp or contract. All you need is a local experience to put on your CV.
CV wise, revising the format to Australian standard maybe helpful.
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
There are openings in internal audit in our firm; if interested, give me a PM.
All the best!
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: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 136Member
Joined: Aug 12, 2013
ANZSCO Code 221111: Accountant - General
15 Jun 2013 - Took IELTS Exam
28 Jun 2013 - IELTS Results (Passed): L - 8.5 R - 7.5 W - 7.0 S - 7.0
Currently waiting for experience to hit 5 years (Oct 2013)
23 Oct 2013 - Applied for Assessment with CPA Australia
27 Nov 2013 - Received Assessment: Positive
27 Nov 2013 - Submitted EOI: 65 pts
02 Dec 2013 - Received Invite: Visa Subclass 189
11 Dec 2013 - Uploaded most of my documents
17 Dec 2013 - Medicals cleared
21 Dec 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
07 Jan 2014 - Front-loaded Form 80
13 Jan 2014 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 6
16 Jan 2014 - Uploaded additional Documents
13 Feb 2014 - Visa Grant! (IED: 13 Dec 2014)
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28
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!!
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Aug 12, 2014
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 28, 2013
We intend to do our initial entry this November but will settle siguro mga March of next year. We are thinking mag-aaply na online before kami mag initial entry.
Best of luck!
07 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Exam
27 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.0 OBS: 8.0)
09 OCT 2013 - CPAA Assessment Sent
18 NOV 2013 - CPAA Positive Assessment Result
20 NOV 2013 - EOI submitted with 70 points
02 DEC 2013 - Received invitation
04 DEC 2013 - Applied for 189 Visa
16 JAN 2014 - CO Allocated Brisbane GSM Team 34
22 JAN 2014 - Uploaded payslips, contracts
23 JAN 2014 - Visa GRANT (IED DEC 16, 2014)
Posts: 136Member
Joined: Aug 12, 2013
ANZSCO Code 221111: Accountant - General
15 Jun 2013 - Took IELTS Exam
28 Jun 2013 - IELTS Results (Passed): L - 8.5 R - 7.5 W - 7.0 S - 7.0
Currently waiting for experience to hit 5 years (Oct 2013)
23 Oct 2013 - Applied for Assessment with CPA Australia
27 Nov 2013 - Received Assessment: Positive
27 Nov 2013 - Submitted EOI: 65 pts
02 Dec 2013 - Received Invite: Visa Subclass 189
11 Dec 2013 - Uploaded most of my documents
17 Dec 2013 - Medicals cleared
21 Dec 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
07 Jan 2014 - Front-loaded Form 80
13 Jan 2014 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 6
16 Jan 2014 - Uploaded additional Documents
13 Feb 2014 - Visa Grant! (IED: 13 Dec 2014)
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 16, 2014
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: 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!!
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 16, 2014
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
@ethel_starr, I have been working locally as an accountant with a CPA practitioner. I've currently applying for new opportunities, but unsuccessful. Pati nga mga company na I've worked with in the Philippines like JP Morgan at Deutsche Bank, e nirereject ako. i don't know what they want. maybe because lahat ng exp ko e Pinas. for most accountants na kakilala ko at may exp like SG, they can get good jobs. or maybe, pangit lang ang experience ko. hehehe. but don't lose hope.
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2012
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: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
From there it will be 6 exams at close to a thousand bucks each before you can earn the designation of CPA.
Give or take, 3 yrs to complete - earlier if you plan to take more than one paper per semester.
All the best; all specific infos are in the CPAA website.
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: 101Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2014
Posts: 136Member
Joined: Aug 12, 2013
ANZSCO Code 221111: Accountant - General
15 Jun 2013 - Took IELTS Exam
28 Jun 2013 - IELTS Results (Passed): L - 8.5 R - 7.5 W - 7.0 S - 7.0
Currently waiting for experience to hit 5 years (Oct 2013)
23 Oct 2013 - Applied for Assessment with CPA Australia
27 Nov 2013 - Received Assessment: Positive
27 Nov 2013 - Submitted EOI: 65 pts
02 Dec 2013 - Received Invite: Visa Subclass 189
11 Dec 2013 - Uploaded most of my documents
17 Dec 2013 - Medicals cleared
21 Dec 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
07 Jan 2014 - Front-loaded Form 80
13 Jan 2014 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 6
16 Jan 2014 - Uploaded additional Documents
13 Feb 2014 - Visa Grant! (IED: 13 Dec 2014)
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28