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Joined: Mar 10, 2016
That’s interesting...however Part of CPA Australia requirements for skills assessment is ielts score 7 or equivalent. This has nothing to do with immigration but imposed by the professional body. I’m not sure how a lawyer can get a way with that...hmmm
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
Pag migrate route required ang English test.
Pag employer sponsored yun alam ko wala English test required.
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: 11Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2019
Hi guys, happy new year po!
May nakapag lodge po ba ng 491 Category 3A sa Tasmania?
Posts: 119Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2017
@AspiringEntrep based on their website, Accountant is currently not listed among occupations eligible to apply under category 3A (overseas)
221111 - Accountant|Age: 25 pts|Education: 15|Experience: 15|English: 20|Partner points: 10|NAATI: 5| Total: 90 pts
29.04.2017 - taken IELTS Academic
17.05.2017 - contract signed and docs sent to agent
06.06.2017 - submitted to IPA for qualifications assessment
16.06.2017 - IPA requested for syllabus copies
19.06.2017 - major subjects provided but agent insisted all
20.06.2017 - request for syllabus for all subjects
15.08.2017 - submitted syllabus to IPA
17.08.2017 - received IPA skills assessment as suitable
17.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 189 (65 pts)
23.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 190 (70 pts)/ 489 NSW (75 pts)
02.07.2018 - Updated EOI 189 to 75 pts & 489 NSW/QLD (85 pts)
31.10.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills
16.11.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills under the new points system
05.12.2020 - Taken NAATI CCL Test
11.01.2020 - Added 5 points for NAATI CCL
PTE Academic
25.02.2018 - L73/R80/S82/W81
17.03.2018 - L90/R77/S90/W90
31.03.2018 - L69/R90/S75/W80
13.05.2018 - L60/R90/S73/W72
30.05.2018 - L89/R73/S90/W86
11.06.2018 - L73/R90/S83/W83
30.06.2018 - L84/R90/S90/W88
IELTS Academic
29.04.2017 - L7.5/R8.5/S7.0/W7.5
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2019
@JohndAU Thanks for the reply - I have just read thoroughly and not eligible nga po
TIA
Offshore here - what are the other states pa po kaya na may chance for ANZSCO 22111 based offshore?
Posts: 119Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2017
@AspiringEntrep so far NT and TAS only are the states where you can apply for nomination even if offshore but you need to have a job offer..
221111 - Accountant|Age: 25 pts|Education: 15|Experience: 15|English: 20|Partner points: 10|NAATI: 5| Total: 90 pts
29.04.2017 - taken IELTS Academic
17.05.2017 - contract signed and docs sent to agent
06.06.2017 - submitted to IPA for qualifications assessment
16.06.2017 - IPA requested for syllabus copies
19.06.2017 - major subjects provided but agent insisted all
20.06.2017 - request for syllabus for all subjects
15.08.2017 - submitted syllabus to IPA
17.08.2017 - received IPA skills assessment as suitable
17.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 189 (65 pts)
23.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 190 (70 pts)/ 489 NSW (75 pts)
02.07.2018 - Updated EOI 189 to 75 pts & 489 NSW/QLD (85 pts)
31.10.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills
16.11.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills under the new points system
05.12.2020 - Taken NAATI CCL Test
11.01.2020 - Added 5 points for NAATI CCL
PTE Academic
25.02.2018 - L73/R80/S82/W81
17.03.2018 - L90/R77/S90/W90
31.03.2018 - L69/R90/S75/W80
13.05.2018 - L60/R90/S73/W72
30.05.2018 - L89/R73/S90/W86
11.06.2018 - L73/R90/S83/W83
30.06.2018 - L84/R90/S90/W88
IELTS Academic
29.04.2017 - L7.5/R8.5/S7.0/W7.5
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2019
@JohnAU I have just read, pero unsure po how about
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship 491?
Posts: 119Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2017
@AspiringEntrep its currently not open for nomination application. please check link below for shortcut in checking.. got this link also here in the forum before..
https://www.anzscosearch.com/search/
221111 - Accountant|Age: 25 pts|Education: 15|Experience: 15|English: 20|Partner points: 10|NAATI: 5| Total: 90 pts
29.04.2017 - taken IELTS Academic
17.05.2017 - contract signed and docs sent to agent
06.06.2017 - submitted to IPA for qualifications assessment
16.06.2017 - IPA requested for syllabus copies
19.06.2017 - major subjects provided but agent insisted all
20.06.2017 - request for syllabus for all subjects
15.08.2017 - submitted syllabus to IPA
17.08.2017 - received IPA skills assessment as suitable
17.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 189 (65 pts)
23.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 190 (70 pts)/ 489 NSW (75 pts)
02.07.2018 - Updated EOI 189 to 75 pts & 489 NSW/QLD (85 pts)
31.10.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills
16.11.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills under the new points system
05.12.2020 - Taken NAATI CCL Test
11.01.2020 - Added 5 points for NAATI CCL
PTE Academic
25.02.2018 - L73/R80/S82/W81
17.03.2018 - L90/R77/S90/W90
31.03.2018 - L69/R90/S75/W80
13.05.2018 - L60/R90/S73/W72
30.05.2018 - L89/R73/S90/W86
11.06.2018 - L73/R90/S83/W83
30.06.2018 - L84/R90/S90/W88
IELTS Academic
29.04.2017 - L7.5/R8.5/S7.0/W7.5
Posts: 72Member
Joined: May 25, 2015
Kamusta! Meron na bang nakaexperience dito nag passess sa CPA for onshore work experience na negative result? Nag appeal then positve result na? Pano po ginawa nyo? Salamat!
Posts: 72Member
Joined: May 25, 2015
Further to my inquiry above, okay lang po ba na negative assessement sa CPA, then nagpass ka ng mas correct na JD pero sa IPA this time? Hindi po ba suspicious ang dating? Salamat po sa insights!
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
kung wala ka naman ginawa ng mali or fake documents submitted, all good.
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: 72Member
Joined: May 25, 2015
@batman thank you sa reply. Narealise kasi namin na kaya negative naging assessment ko initially kasi more on prep of financial reports yung JD ko. We’re thinking of putting more review and analysis duties para mas pasok as accountant. Hindi ko lang alam best way to do that. Better ba to make an appeal and submit an updated JD or sa iba na lang ako magpaassess with new JD? Thank you sa advice. Appreciate it!
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2018
Hi! Ako po, nung una negative ung result bg CPA Australia sa work experience ko. Ginawa ko nag appeal ako after amending ung employer testimonial then kinonsider nila and got the positive result. Very detailed dapat ung testimonial.
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
You can appeal same assessing body, just provide new evidence of your claim.
This is one of the setback pag DIY dapat talaga Well research sa mga stage nato kasi it will make or break your goal.
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
Joined: Jan 14, 2020
Hi. My husband (Programmer) is the main applicant and I am his dependent (CPA, Auditor in Deloitte Philippines). Hindi ako ngpaassess, kunyare nasa Australia na kami and maghahanap na ko ng work, ano po mga pre-employment requirements dun, hindi ko po kasi alam anong docs dadalhin. Thank you po.
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
Visa, passport, diploma at tor pede na.
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
Joined: Jan 14, 2020
Hi, tanong ko lang. Ive been browsing Jobseek.com, based sa mga qualifications is “CA/CPA or close to completion“ ang essential criteria, does that mean for Chartered Accountants yun at hindi yun CPA ng PH, right? Napansin ko din na mas mababa ang sahod sa jobs na hindi yun nirerequire. Medyo mahirap din pala maghanap ng work. Also, wala akong idea how much salary ang katumbas sa experience ko.
Deloitte:
Senior Tax 2 yrs
Senior Audit 4mo
Audit Assoc 1yr 9mo
Accenture: Accountant 6mo
Pls advise. Thanks
Joined: Jan 21, 2020
Hi, All!
I'm a recent CPA passer. Pangarap kong mag-aral ng masteral and magwork sa Australia, kaso I have zero idea talaga kung pano ang proseso.
Ilang years ba work experience ang needed? How much ang savings?
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2012
Heyooo... If you really want something you do the best you can to achieve it and part of that is research. Back read ka, you'll learn a lot. Also, the immig website swarms with information. They have links within the details so you will just have to follow them... its overwhelming at first pero you'll get the hang of it in no time! easy peasy. you just have to start.
depende kasi which route/visa you're taking and each of those have different requirements pa...
for someone who badly wants to go without much experience, I would think the student visa is best. Haha Di po ako expert other guys here have more experience.
My sister in Brisbane rents her rooms to people and one of them is a teenager from Cuba. He took the student visa route and studies english, does some work kung meron though not regular. I think you're only allowed to do 20hrs a week... (experts please confirm).
Madami na palang Chinese every where. Sabi nila, Chinese families would buy properties in australia and that automatically gives them PR status na.... not sure kung totoo pero that's what the locals are saying.
Joined: Dec 26, 2019
Hi @Gumbally , we can keep in touch. I'm looking for ways to get there too. I'm a CPA too, currently working with 2 yrs experience. Thinking din to take Masteral and work while aiming to get PR.
Joined: Dec 26, 2019
Hi @Bashy , yes correct. yung CPA nila is CPA Australia. Our title is not recognized there though maybe it is a plus for some. I'm a CPA too. let's get in touch.
Posts: 861Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2014
Not being negative but just be aware hindi na ganun kadali ang student pathway for accountant.
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Posts: 119Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2017
Hi @agentKams would you mind sharing the cons? Because even SC190 or 491, there's a very slim chance for offshore applicants considering the job offer requirement..
221111 - Accountant|Age: 25 pts|Education: 15|Experience: 15|English: 20|Partner points: 10|NAATI: 5| Total: 90 pts
29.04.2017 - taken IELTS Academic
17.05.2017 - contract signed and docs sent to agent
06.06.2017 - submitted to IPA for qualifications assessment
16.06.2017 - IPA requested for syllabus copies
19.06.2017 - major subjects provided but agent insisted all
20.06.2017 - request for syllabus for all subjects
15.08.2017 - submitted syllabus to IPA
17.08.2017 - received IPA skills assessment as suitable
17.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 189 (65 pts)
23.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 190 (70 pts)/ 489 NSW (75 pts)
02.07.2018 - Updated EOI 189 to 75 pts & 489 NSW/QLD (85 pts)
31.10.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills
16.11.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills under the new points system
05.12.2020 - Taken NAATI CCL Test
11.01.2020 - Added 5 points for NAATI CCL
PTE Academic
25.02.2018 - L73/R80/S82/W81
17.03.2018 - L90/R77/S90/W90
31.03.2018 - L69/R90/S75/W80
13.05.2018 - L60/R90/S73/W72
30.05.2018 - L89/R73/S90/W86
11.06.2018 - L73/R90/S83/W83
30.06.2018 - L84/R90/S90/W88
IELTS Academic
29.04.2017 - L7.5/R8.5/S7.0/W7.5
Posts: 861Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2014
@JohndAU currently, accountants are sitting at 100 points to be invited. if you are inexperienced and go the study pathway route, 2 years spent to get the 5 points (+5 if you study in regional) and after this points still not enough and immigration rules changes maghahabol na naman kayo ng points, waste of time and money. hindi din madali makakuha ng local accounting experience while studying dahil most position require full time, with experience and others would require permanent residents only. slim chance to get points for Australian work experience. if your risk-apetite is high and have money to burn to go further for NAATI and professional year then go take the chance.
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2012
Minimum for accountants down to 95
Posts: 119Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2017
@dakila78 that is still too high for offshore applicants. that means you should have maximum points for age, work experience, PTE/IELTS, Single/with Skilled spouse PLUS NAATI.
221111 - Accountant|Age: 25 pts|Education: 15|Experience: 15|English: 20|Partner points: 10|NAATI: 5| Total: 90 pts
29.04.2017 - taken IELTS Academic
17.05.2017 - contract signed and docs sent to agent
06.06.2017 - submitted to IPA for qualifications assessment
16.06.2017 - IPA requested for syllabus copies
19.06.2017 - major subjects provided but agent insisted all
20.06.2017 - request for syllabus for all subjects
15.08.2017 - submitted syllabus to IPA
17.08.2017 - received IPA skills assessment as suitable
17.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 189 (65 pts)
23.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 190 (70 pts)/ 489 NSW (75 pts)
02.07.2018 - Updated EOI 189 to 75 pts & 489 NSW/QLD (85 pts)
31.10.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills
16.11.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills under the new points system
05.12.2020 - Taken NAATI CCL Test
11.01.2020 - Added 5 points for NAATI CCL
PTE Academic
25.02.2018 - L73/R80/S82/W81
17.03.2018 - L90/R77/S90/W90
31.03.2018 - L69/R90/S75/W80
13.05.2018 - L60/R90/S73/W72
30.05.2018 - L89/R73/S90/W86
11.06.2018 - L73/R90/S83/W83
30.06.2018 - L84/R90/S90/W88
IELTS Academic
29.04.2017 - L7.5/R8.5/S7.0/W7.5
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Oct 01, 2016
How’s your NAATI?
Posts: 119Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2017
hi @edmariel I passed NAATI test, maximum points I can get is only 90 points due to age.. and that's already including partner points.
221111 - Accountant|Age: 25 pts|Education: 15|Experience: 15|English: 20|Partner points: 10|NAATI: 5| Total: 90 pts
29.04.2017 - taken IELTS Academic
17.05.2017 - contract signed and docs sent to agent
06.06.2017 - submitted to IPA for qualifications assessment
16.06.2017 - IPA requested for syllabus copies
19.06.2017 - major subjects provided but agent insisted all
20.06.2017 - request for syllabus for all subjects
15.08.2017 - submitted syllabus to IPA
17.08.2017 - received IPA skills assessment as suitable
17.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 189 (65 pts)
23.08.2017 - EOI lodged for 190 (70 pts)/ 489 NSW (75 pts)
02.07.2018 - Updated EOI 189 to 75 pts & 489 NSW/QLD (85 pts)
31.10.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills
16.11.2019 - Added 5 points for Partner skills under the new points system
05.12.2020 - Taken NAATI CCL Test
11.01.2020 - Added 5 points for NAATI CCL
PTE Academic
25.02.2018 - L73/R80/S82/W81
17.03.2018 - L90/R77/S90/W90
31.03.2018 - L69/R90/S75/W80
13.05.2018 - L60/R90/S73/W72
30.05.2018 - L89/R73/S90/W86
11.06.2018 - L73/R90/S83/W83
30.06.2018 - L84/R90/S90/W88
IELTS Academic
29.04.2017 - L7.5/R8.5/S7.0/W7.5
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Oct 01, 2016
Nice! Galing. Let’s just pray na maubos din 95 soon. Same here, max points ko is 90. Pero di pa ako nakapagtake ng NAATI, how’s it? Okay lang pa PM pano ka nagprepare and materials. Salamat.
Joined: Aug 09, 2019
Anyone tried to directly apply at KPMG australia and request for sponsorship? Please reply. I just took the online assessment last week and I'm wondering if there is a chance to land a job there. Need your advice fellow CPAs. Thank you