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For Accountants - how long did it take you to get a job?
San pala kayo ngpa certify ng COE's for skill assessment? Required ba talaga na andun job description at salary? Eh mga COE ko wala nun and I never saw a COE indicating those type of info.
Ma earn ko kaya un CPA designation sa Aussie if I passed US CPA but no CPA status due to license requirement? Do I need to take exam? As per US CPA, my experience can be verified by Australian CPA meaning my supervisor or boss should be a Aussie CPA and then he can attest my experience para makuha ko CPA ko sa US. Then applying MRA between US & Aussie I would be a CPA in Aussie. I don't know if my idea is correct?
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Ma earn ko kaya un CPA designation sa Aussie if I passed US CPA but no CPA status due to license requirement? Do I need to take exam? As per US CPA, my experience can be verified by Australian CPA meaning my supervisor or boss should be a Aussie CPA and then he can attest my experience para makuha ko CPA ko sa US. Then applying MRA between US & Aussie I would be a CPA in Aussie. I don't know if my idea is correct?
I don't have a clue mate... Wife was just a PH CPA hence I cannot comment on what a US designation would mean.
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!!
rod_gabrielSydney Posts: 5Member Joined: Nov 08, 2013
ive been here in melbourne for almost a month, wala pa ring tawag, not once. nakakadepress na. anyone in melbourne as well?
rod_gabrielSydney Posts: 5Member Joined: Nov 08, 2013
for those who had senior level positions in the philippines but started again in lower positions, did you ''changed'' your experience, is there such a thing as over qualified?
vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Ma earn ko kaya un CPA designation sa Aussie if I passed US CPA but no CPA status due to license requirement? Do I need to take exam? As per US CPA, my experience can be verified by Australian CPA meaning my supervisor or boss should be a Aussie CPA and then he can attest my experience para makuha ko CPA ko sa US. Then applying MRA between US & Aussie I would be a CPA in Aussie. I don't know if my idea is correct?
Regarding your question, i think you should enquire on ICAA instead of CPA Australia, as AICPA is affiliated with ICAA/CAANZ via Global Acctg Alliance. Medyo tricky yung situation mo kasi "baka" dapat may CPA license ka talaga and have a good standing status as member of AICPA for certain number of years, i'm not sure. ICAA will not give the CA designation that easily based on my opinion. I am also doing CA at the moment pero nasa foundation courses plang ako (the 2 required subjects to complete before the 5 modules).
Going back to the topic, medyo odd ang experience ko with regard to looking for a job here. Within a month of looking for jobs here, i've got a lot of calls but majority are from headhunters (16 headhunters/ recruiters and about 5 direct companies). But ofcourse majority of those are getting to know interviews lang sa mga recruiters. I've only applied via seek and there are few from friends referral. Got a job within a month of applying (Arrived May 10, Started sending resumes around May 25 due to adjustments/settlements, First day of job June 22). There are few interviews na hindi ko na napuntahan since nagstart na ako magwork nung June 22, mahirap na tumakas for interviews (medyo 15 mins kasi travel time to CBD tsaka dyahe na lagi ako absent bago palang sa Company). One is with VAGO for auditor position (contractual lang), pero same day ng interview ung first day ko sa job.
Importante din na set-up mo ung voice mailbox mo kasi may mga ilang recruiters na nagiiwan nalang ng message dun (without email), at mag return call ka dapat. Kapag hindi ka nag return call, good bye na ung opportunity na yun.Mostly calls are after 2-3 weeks after submitting your resume kasi may shortlisting period pa. May mga interviews ako na feeling ko tlaga i've screwed it, some i felt i did an excellent job pero di ko pa rin nakuha ung position :P. Parang manhid na din ako, pero the brighter side of things is may mga tumatawag naman kahit paano. I would say competition here for a job is so tough, and pinaka challenge ko talaga dito is to really impressed the interviewers, prepare prepare prepare, sell myself and improve my english communication skills kasi tingin ko dun ako talaga bumabagsak hahaha. Pero, continue the fight with your hardest punch, and upgrade.
Goodluck to all new Accountant migrants and applicants
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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FilozMelbourne Posts: 185Member Joined: Nov 08, 2012
@vhoythoy Salamat sa sharing Bro Nakakainspire at nakakadagdag ng lakas ng loob para sa mga magBig Move na mga Accountants. God bless you more mate!
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
rod_gabrielSydney Posts: 5Member Joined: Nov 08, 2013
after almost 2 months of job hunting, finally nakuha ko na!!! May God be praised!!!
@rod_gabriel good for you. In my case two months na rin kami as of this month but still cant find for an accounting job. Nagpamember na ako ng IPA, may training na din ako sa acctg/tax agent dito but still it seems di pa rin dumadating ang job. Actually i do have a part time pero it's an odd job. I just took it para di na mabored and para addtl income na rin. Did you apply directly sa company or seek lang?
melvinroseNorth Ryde Posts: 42Member Joined: Nov 13, 2014
@ms43lei me too 2 months of job hunting hanggang recruiter lang talaga ang mga interviews. Sa seek lang din ako.
20Jun14: PRC ID renewed
10May14: IELTS British Council R/L-7.5 W-7 S-6.5
5Jun14: Started writing my CDR
4Aug14: Sent my CDR to EA thru DHL
7Aug14: EA charged my card
7Nov14: Received shortcomings from EA
11Nov14: Complied to EA shortcomings
18Nov14: Received POSITIVE ASSESSMENT from EA!! Thank you LORD!
19Nov14 EOI submitted (subclass 189)
28Nov14 Got my invite!!! Thank you LORD!!
1Dec14 Lodged my Application at DIBP (Visa 189)
10Dec14 NBI Clearance Uploaded
2Feb15 CO Allocated
3Feb15 PE Uploaded
11Feb15 Visa Grant! GOD is Good!!
SYD_CPASydney Posts: 45Member Joined: Oct 28, 2014
anything new guys?, the job market now I reckon is much better compared to last year.
Ahahahah, yes! If qualified pwede 3 of 6 nalang ang pwede kunin na subjects...
Malaking tipid... Si misis is trying to accredit herself - came too late though as she already has 5 of 6. Nonetheless, kung makatipid ng isang subject, WHY NOT?!
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!!
Correct! At least may isang matitipid. I got my exemption last month and it will save me two subjects, kasi yung kinuha ko last sem hindi pala required
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Correct! At least may isang matitipid. I got my exemption last month and it will save me two subjects, kasi yung kinuha ko last sem hindi pala required
@021607 - may question ako; are you a current member ba sa PICPA? Did you show anything to CPAA to prove this?
Sabi ko kay misis - apply for exemption and you can have $500 as shopping money! lolz :P
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!!
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!!
Ooh.. First that I'ver heard of. God bless your wife's application. Balitaan mo kami
mark_yMelbourne Posts: 71Member Joined: Dec 01, 2011
@021607 Hi.I assume Pathway 1 ang inaplayan mo for exemption. So it means you have more than 10 yrs work experience na and 5 yrs of that is Managerial role.Nag inquire din kase ako at ito ang reply nila. In my case, di ako pede kase ala pa akong experience in managerial role..Sayang akala ko makatipid na...
"Do note that if you are considering Pathway 1 under the PICPA Agreement, it is not offered to all candidates who have 10 years work experience and with 5 years of senior management experience without a formally process of review which will be done on a case by case basis. Do be advise that final assessment and result will be determined by CPA Australia even though you may meet the above criteria."
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
santojoSydney Posts: 75Member Joined: Feb 01, 2016
edited February 2016
Hello everyone! My wife will be holding a student-dependent Visa. We will (hopefully) be residing in Sydney. Is there a chance of her getting hired as an Accountant? or kailangan i-update ung Visa nya to another one? She's a former Senior Audit Associate at SGV for 3 years.
anneoz08Canberra Posts: 112Member Joined: Aug 21, 2013
Hi all! Ask ko lang if you enrolled ba s CPAA online study lang ba available even sa cities? Is it ok to study online di kba tatamarin or mabobored since never pa ako nkaexperience ng online class puro in class lang. Thanks
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 ----
anneoz08Canberra Posts: 112Member Joined: Aug 21, 2013
This article means if you are a CPA in the Phils, automatic associate member kna? Before kasi usual na failure sa assessment ung accounting theory na need pa kuhain for foundation level
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 ----
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
This article means if you are a CPA in the Phils, automatic associate member kna? Before kasi usual na failure sa assessment ung accounting theory na need pa kuhain for foundation level
@anneoz08, Nope. That MRA talks about how PH CPAs can obtain the CPA Australia designation through couple of Pathways.
Hindi sya automatic. Meaning even if you are a PH CPA, you still need to pass the assessment of CPAA of having your degree equivalent to Australian degree before you become an ASA.
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
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Hi all! Ask ko lang if you enrolled ba s CPAA online study lang ba available even sa cities? Is it ok to study online di kba tatamarin or mabobored since never pa ako nkaexperience ng online class puro in class lang. Thanks
Not aware of any class that you need to attend (although meron atang study groups sa FB). Once you are enrolled sa CPA program kasi, CPAA will just send the review materials to your address plus access to the online courses. With regards to tatamarin, nasa sayo na siguro yun haha.
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
anneoz08Canberra Posts: 112Member Joined: Aug 21, 2013
@ImB hi, ang understanding ko kasi 2 types ung cpaa membership: 1. Associate: your study matched with Aussie accountancy course, if you pass this you can now start your professional cpa program that is passing 3-6 subjects 2. Professional: for those who successfully pass, so meaning CPA kna dito
That article means ba na automatically associate member kna meaning you can start enroling for the 3-6 subjects? If you are not qualified kasi as an associate, you still need to take foundation exams parang undergrad subjects ito (like some encountered taking accounting theory pa)
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 ----
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
@anneoz08, tama naman yung understanding mo nung membership.
Pero yung sinasabi sa website ng CPAA eh Pathway to gain Associate membership so hindi automatic na ASA kaagad. Depende pa if you meet their eligibility requirements.
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
agrandeNorth Ryde Posts: 206Member Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Sa mga recently hired po na accountants, mga gano po kayo katagal nkahanap ng work? Sobrang hirap na po ba talaga mkhanap ng work ngayon sa private kahit pang entry level lang?
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
vamdcpaMakati Posts: 83Member Joined: Dec 11, 2014
Hi guys, just arrived in Sydney last week. Searching for a job parin, not too worried yet since it has only been a week... Pero not too relaxed also since wala pang interview or call back. Haha!
Sa mga bagong dating, let's share our experiences.. Godbless sa mga job hunters like me!
12.2014 Started collecting documents
01.2015 IELTS Review
03.21.2015 IELTS Exam
04.03.2015 IELTS Passed (L 8.5 R 7.5 W 7.5 S 7 OBS 7.5)
04.08.2015 Documents submitted to CPAA
05.11.2015 Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
05.11.2015 EOI submitted with 65 points
07.06.2015 Invitation received
08.07.2015 Lodged and paid VISA subclass 189 (Day 1)
08.11.2015 Uploaded documents (Day 4)
08.28.2015 Medicals done (Day 21)
09.03.2015 Medicals finalized
09.04.2015 NBI clearance application - with hit
09.11.2015 NBI clearance release (Day 35)
10.02.2015 CO requested for additional documents (Day 56)
10.08.2015 VISA GRANT! (Day 62)
11.18.2015 Initial Entry Date: Sydney
06.01.2016 BIG MOVE
06.30.2016 Received verbal job offer
07.04.2016 Started work
07.25.2016 Husband started work
@vamdcpa Good Day po! ang galing galing nyo na man po. 1st time ko pong magtake ng Acad IELTS last May 19 kaya lang I only got 6.5 sa writing. the rest 7 and above. I requested for remark last week. Hopefully maging 7 ang writing ko. anyways po, can I ask what did CPA Australia require for the assessment? May mga nabasa kasi ako that they require syllabus kaya lang, i have none. i've got TOR, Diploma, PRC Certificate and COE.
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Ma earn ko kaya un CPA designation sa Aussie if I passed US CPA but no CPA status due to license requirement? Do I need to take exam? As per US CPA, my experience can be verified by Australian CPA meaning my supervisor or boss should be a Aussie CPA and then he can attest my experience para makuha ko CPA ko sa US. Then applying MRA between US & Aussie I would be a CPA in Aussie. I don't know if my idea is correct?
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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anyone in melbourne as well?
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Going back to the topic, medyo odd ang experience ko with regard to looking for a job here. Within a month of looking for jobs here, i've got a lot of calls but majority are from headhunters (16 headhunters/ recruiters and about 5 direct companies). But ofcourse majority of those are getting to know interviews lang sa mga recruiters. I've only applied via seek and there are few from friends referral. Got a job within a month of applying (Arrived May 10, Started sending resumes around May 25 due to adjustments/settlements, First day of job June 22). There are few interviews na hindi ko na napuntahan since nagstart na ako magwork nung June 22, mahirap na tumakas for interviews (medyo 15 mins kasi travel time to CBD tsaka dyahe na lagi ako absent bago palang sa Company). One is with VAGO for auditor position (contractual lang), pero same day ng interview ung first day ko sa job.
Importante din na set-up mo ung voice mailbox mo kasi may mga ilang recruiters na nagiiwan nalang ng message dun (without email), at mag return call ka dapat. Kapag hindi ka nag return call, good bye na ung opportunity na yun.Mostly calls are after 2-3 weeks after submitting your resume kasi may shortlisting period pa. May mga interviews ako na feeling ko tlaga i've screwed it, some i felt i did an excellent job pero di ko pa rin nakuha ung position :P. Parang manhid na din ako, pero the brighter side of things is may mga tumatawag naman kahit paano. I would say competition here for a job is so tough, and pinaka challenge ko talaga dito is to really impressed the interviewers, prepare prepare prepare, sell myself and improve my english communication skills kasi tingin ko dun ako talaga bumabagsak hahaha. Pero, continue the fight with your hardest punch, and upgrade.
Goodluck to all new Accountant migrants and applicants
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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Posts: 185Member
Joined: Nov 08, 2012
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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Joined: Apr 01, 2015
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Joined: Nov 13, 2014
Nominated Occupation: Electrical Engineer ANZCO 233311
20Jun14: PRC ID renewed
10May14: IELTS British Council R/L-7.5 W-7 S-6.5
5Jun14: Started writing my CDR
4Aug14: Sent my CDR to EA thru DHL
7Aug14: EA charged my card
7Nov14: Received shortcomings from EA
11Nov14: Complied to EA shortcomings
18Nov14: Received POSITIVE ASSESSMENT from EA!! Thank you LORD!
19Nov14 EOI submitted (subclass 189)
28Nov14 Got my invite!!! Thank you LORD!!
1Dec14 Lodged my Application at DIBP (Visa 189)
10Dec14 NBI Clearance Uploaded
2Feb15 CO Allocated
3Feb15 PE Uploaded
11Feb15 Visa Grant! GOD is Good!!
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Joined: Oct 28, 2014
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Joined: Oct 22, 2012
https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/international-affiliations/philippine-institute-of-certified-public-accountants
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Malaking tipid... Si misis is trying to accredit herself - came too late though as she already has 5 of 6. Nonetheless, kung makatipid ng isang subject, WHY NOT?!
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: 84Member
Joined: Oct 22, 2012
Correct! At least may isang matitipid. I got my exemption last month and it will save me two subjects, kasi yung kinuha ko last sem hindi pala required
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Sabi ko kay misis - apply for exemption and you can have $500 as shopping money! lolz :P
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: 84Member
Joined: Oct 22, 2012
Hello! I did not show anything from PICPA - just my updated CV and a job description/ testimonial from my employer.
That is nice of you! Hindi ba company-paid and exam fee ng wife mo?
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: 84Member
Joined: Oct 22, 2012
Ooh.. First that I'ver heard of. God bless your wife's application. Balitaan mo kami
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Joined: Dec 01, 2011
Hi.I assume Pathway 1 ang inaplayan mo for exemption. So it means you have more than 10 yrs work experience na and 5 yrs of that is Managerial role.Nag inquire din kase ako at ito ang reply nila. In my case, di ako pede kase ala pa akong experience in managerial role..Sayang akala ko makatipid na...
"Do note that if you are considering Pathway 1 under the PICPA Agreement, it is not offered to all candidates who have 10 years work experience and with 5 years of senior management experience without a formally process of review which will be done on a case by case basis. Do be advise that final assessment and result will be determined by CPA Australia even though you may meet the above criteria."
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
2wks TAT! Bilis...
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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Joined: Feb 01, 2016
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: 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: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Hindi sya automatic. Meaning even if you are a PH CPA, you still need to pass the assessment of CPAA of having your degree equivalent to Australian degree before you become an ASA.
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: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
1. Associate: your study matched with Aussie accountancy course, if you pass this you can now start your professional cpa program that is passing 3-6 subjects
2. Professional: for those who successfully pass, so meaning CPA kna dito
That article means ba na automatically associate member kna meaning you can start enroling for the 3-6 subjects? If you are not qualified kasi as an associate, you still need to take foundation exams parang undergrad subjects ito (like some encountered taking accounting theory pa)
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: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Pero yung sinasabi sa website ng CPAA eh Pathway to gain Associate membership so hindi automatic na ASA kaagad. Depende pa if you meet their eligibility requirements.
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: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Dec 11, 2014
Sa mga bagong dating, let's share our experiences.. Godbless sa mga job hunters like me!
12.2014 Started collecting documents
01.2015 IELTS Review
03.21.2015 IELTS Exam
04.03.2015 IELTS Passed (L 8.5 R 7.5 W 7.5 S 7 OBS 7.5)
04.08.2015 Documents submitted to CPAA
05.11.2015 Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
05.11.2015 EOI submitted with 65 points
07.06.2015 Invitation received
08.07.2015 Lodged and paid VISA subclass 189 (Day 1)
08.11.2015 Uploaded documents (Day 4)
08.28.2015 Medicals done (Day 21)
09.03.2015 Medicals finalized
09.04.2015 NBI clearance application - with hit
09.11.2015 NBI clearance release (Day 35)
10.02.2015 CO requested for additional documents (Day 56)
10.08.2015 VISA GRANT! (Day 62)
11.18.2015 Initial Entry Date: Sydney
06.01.2016 BIG MOVE
06.30.2016 Received verbal job offer
07.04.2016 Started work
07.25.2016 Husband started work
Joined: Apr 09, 2016