Accountant

oz_monster · August 2020

@jewelandherpalace said:
Hi everyone. I just want to ask if anyone here could give a transparent advise if it is better to start processing PR now (for accountant/auditor) amidst the Covid 19 situation or better to apply for it in 2021? Also, what is the status of PR application for accountant/auditor now in Australia? I read that points are now 100 (accountant) and 95 (auditors) and application now is really difficult. Given this high points, what are the chances of being granted PR for subclass 189 or 190? Thank you! God bless and please stay safe

Hi, I do not want to bring your hopes down but accountant and auditor occupations require high points for your EOI to be selected. If you don't have high points then you may want to explore other options 'coz there are LOTS of EOIs in queue for accountant/auditors.

oz_monster · August 2020

@cms0911 said

@ambry said:
How soon po ang CPAA assessment result? The website says 10 days kasi pero 12th day ko na ngayon wala pa din. Wla din ako na receive na confirmation email after ko na email ang documents (per their instruction - migrationupload). Is this normal?

Hello po, nakarecieve na po ba kayo ng result sa assessment nyo? Yung saken din kase waiting ako sa result. Hopefully lumabas na ang positive result 🙏🙏🙏 wala din nman acknowledgement kapag magsend ng document pero tumawag ako to confirm, narecieve nman daw.

Normally, CPAA takes 10 working days to assess but there could be delays due to Covid-19 restrictions and note that CPAA Office is in Melbourne, VIC and we are in stage 4 lock down here in Melbourne until 13-September.

cms0911 · August 2020

@oz_monster said:

@cms0911 said

Normally, CPAA takes 10 working days to assess but there could be delays due to Covid-19 restrictions and note that CPAA Office is in Melbourne, VIC and we are in stage 4 lock down here in Melbourne until 13-September.

Yes understand. Thank you for the tips. Pray lang. Sana bumuti na ang sitwasyon. 🙏🙏🙏

oz_monster · August 2020

@cms0911 said:

@oz_monster said:

@cms0911 said

Normally, CPAA takes 10 working days to assess but there could be delays due to Covid-19 restrictions and note that CPAA Office is in Melbourne, VIC and we are in stage 4 lock down here in Melbourne until 13-September.

Yes understand. Thank you for the tips. Pray lang. Sana bumuti na ang sitwasyon. 🙏🙏🙏

All the best! Cheers!

rezj · August 2020

Anyone read about the occupation ceiling for accountants for this program year? What does everyone think about this. Haha 😭😢😰

ellainejoy · August 2020

@liza01 said:

@ellainejoy said:

@prwannabe said:

@liza01 said:

@gmoly12 said:
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!

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.

Hi @liza01! Thanks for sharing your experience. Pwede bang malaman kung kailan mo ito ginawa (just month and year)? Negative yung result ko from CAANZ and their review/appeal form states: (Changes to/or additional job description/task list provided in your previous work reference letter for same employment period will not be accepted). Costs $170 to file an appeal Wondering if I need a migration agent to help write an appeal letter. Thanks in advance!

Hi, tanong ko lang po papano po ba gumawa ng employer testimonial? my template po ba dun? ang meron lang po ako is Job description at certificate of employment. Thanks in advance

Hi! Can I have your email address please para ma send ko ung amended tetimonial letter. thanks.

Hi @liza01, my email add is [email protected]
Tia

ellainejoy · August 2020

hi, my mairerecommend po ba kayo na migration agent na mkakatulong sakin mag ayos ng skills assessment? TIA

cms0911 · September 2020

To everyone po na makakatulong or naka experience na sa negativ assessment. Please see screenshot

Ano pong ginawa nyo?
According to CPA Australia, comparable nman daw ung degree ko sa AU Bachelor Degree,however kinulang ako ng isang subject which is Financial Accounting and Reporting. Pinagte-take nila ako ngaun ng course para makakuha ng positive qualification assessment. Pero upon research sa ibang forum, may posibilidad na hindi i-credit yung experiences ko sa Skills Assessment dahil lalabas nacomplete ko ung degree (after ko itake ung subject course) totoo po ba yun? May naka experience na po ba dito nun?

RheaMARN1171933 · September 2020

@cms0911 said:
To everyone po na makakatulong or naka experience na sa negativ assessment. Please see screenshot

Ano pong ginawa nyo?
According to CPA Australia, comparable nman daw ung degree ko sa AU Bachelor Degree,however kinulang ako ng isang subject which is Financial Accounting and Reporting. Pinagte-take nila ako ngaun ng course para makakuha ng positive qualification assessment. Pero upon research sa ibang forum, may posibilidad na hindi i-credit yung experiences ko sa Skills Assessment dahil lalabas nacomplete ko ung degree (after ko itake ung subject course) totoo po ba yun? May naka experience na po ba dito nun?

You will need to enrol into that subject. Your our one letter should state is to go about doing it.

cms0911 · September 2020

Thank you po sa reply @RheaMARN1171933 pero kung i-take ko ung subject na yan, hindi po ba lalabas na nacomplete ko ung Bachelor degree after ko mapasa ung Subject, thus work experience will only be credited after I complete ung FAR subject? Ganun daw kase ang sabi sa mga forums na nababasa ko. Hindi daw inacknolwedge ng CPA ung experience dahil it was prior the recognition ng bachelor degree and CPA took the date na nacomplete ung mga mandatory subjects. So parang useless kase babaksak din nman sa Skills Assesment. > Or maki-credit padin po ung work experience ko as they will consider ung actual date na nakuha ko ung Bachelor Degree which was in 2003 and I have about 10yrs work exp after that. Mejo tricky kaya nag iingat po ako. Do you have any experience of this kind?

liza01 · September 2020

@beabaccounts said:
Hello

Meron po ba ditong sponsored ng company yung visa thru 186?

Student Visa -> Temporary Graduate Visa route po ako and mag eend na next year. Just want to ask if may chance po ba na maapprove if employee sponsored yung visa? I think max na makukuha ko lang po kasi if points system is 90-95 (including Professional Year and NAATI) since my work experience sa PH is hindi pang accountant.

Hi! Yeah I've applied for 186 DE and granted. Mas mabuti kung 186 ung apply mo kc walang points system at kung willing naman ung employer mo to sponsor basta may 3 years work experience ka at eligible ung employer to nominate at ok naman ung papers mo.

ambry · September 2020

@liza01 said:
Hi! Yeah I've applied for 186 DE and granted. Mas mabuti kung 186 ung apply mo kc walang points system at kung willing naman ung employer mo to sponsor basta may 3 years work experience ka at eligible ung employer to nominate at ok naman ung papers mo.

Hi sis, this is very uplifting. But how did your firm go about proving they can't find a suitable candidate who is a resident/citizen? Please share us some info.

liza01 · September 2020

@ambry said:

@liza01 said:
Hi! Yeah I've applied for 186 DE and granted. Mas mabuti kung 186 ung apply mo kc walang points system at kung willing naman ung employer mo to sponsor basta may 3 years work experience ka at eligible ung employer to nominate at ok naman ung papers mo.

Hi sis, this is very uplifting. But how did your firm go about proving they can't find a suitable candidate who is a resident/citizen? Please share us some info.

Nag advertise sila para ma prove din saka kelangan ma prove mo din as nominee na may qualification at work experience ka. Mas mabilis ang process kesa through points system. Onshore ka ba?

jonsnowtargaryen · September 2020

@liza01 said:

@ellainejoy said:

@prwannabe said:

@liza01 said:

@gmoly12 said:
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!

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.

Hi @liza01! Thanks for sharing your experience. Pwede bang malaman kung kailan mo ito ginawa (just month and year)? Negative yung result ko from CAANZ and their review/appeal form states: (Changes to/or additional job description/task list provided in your previous work reference letter for same employment period will not be accepted). Costs $170 to file an appeal Wondering if I need a migration agent to help write an appeal letter. Thanks in advance!

Hi, tanong ko lang po papano po ba gumawa ng employer testimonial? my template po ba dun? ang meron lang po ako is Job description at certificate of employment. Thanks in advance

Hi! Can I have your email address please para ma send ko ung amended tetimonial letter. thanks.

Hello po Ms. @liza01 pwede din po ba kayo i-PM para makahingi din po ng sample ng testimonial letter? Thank you!

Khen_Enriquez4 · September 2020

Hello po. Nasa Pinas pa po ako pero talagang balak ko nang magmigrate sa Australia. Hingi po sana ako ng advise sa inyo if anong better options for me and some of the things I need to do.

Option 1: Apply for Independent skill visa

MBA, CPA po ako and have 5 years experience as Financial Analyst at almost 9 years experience as Univeristy Faculty.

Mas better po ba to apply as University Lecturer or Tutor than Accounting General for me?

Nahihirapan din po ako sa IELTS, parang 7.0 lang pp kaya kung kunin so far.

Option 2: Apply through Nomination

Iniisip ko na din talaga ito parang give up na give up na ako sa Independent Skill kasi ang taas ng scores required.

Saan kaya ako makakahanap ng mga employers na willing magsponsor directly from Pilipinas po?

Option 3: Student Visa Pathway

Matataas po ang grades ko sa previous studies ko, hindi ako bumababa ng 90%. Possible kaya ako makakuha ng mga scholarships?

Hindi din po kami mayaman so finances would be struggle on my part under this stream.

Ano po mapapayo ‘nyo sa akin? I have been working for almost 10 years na pero wala pa rin akong nakikitang brighter side dito sa Pinas for my family. Im willing to take all the risks para po makapunta sa Australia.

claireang · September 2020

Hi everyone! Hope all has been doing well. My husband and I are looking into bumping up our current points through partner skills assessment. In line, I was hoping to ask if there's anyone here who have tried applying for any suitable migration skill assessment for "Bank Credit Risk Analyst" experience? We are currently exploring the occupation list and we are drawn into the "General Accountant" 221111 ANZCODE. But we are not sure if this is indeed suitable for his experience or there are other more occupations we haven't explored yet. He has 4 year bachelor degree (Management Economics) in a recognized University and a 2 year MBA from the same university.

Thanks in advance for any insight, tip or advice you can share to us!

jonsnowtargaryen · October 2020

Hello po, clarify ko lang po. Parehas po kasi kaming CPA ng partner ko pero siya po accountant talaga yung role while ako naman banking risk. Pag magpapaassess po, if siya po yung primary applicant, parehas po ba ng type ng CPAA assessment yung gagawin samin para makuha namin yung points sa partner? May 7 years of experience na po siya.

claireang · October 2020

Hi everyone!

Hope all of you are doing well and safe during these times. I have recently lodged my EOI (offshore) last August 6, 2020, My partner and I currently have 85 points for subclass 189 and 90 points for subclass 190 (Victoria) with nominated occupation of Engineering Technologist. Because of tough competition, we are more optimistic for the subclass 190 pathway.

Age = 30 pts (currently 32y)
Superior english = 20 pts
Overseas skilled employment experience = 10 pts (6y 1 mo)
Education in PH only = 15 pts
NAATI CCL = 5 pts
Partner competent English = 5 pts

However, due to the current pandemic and most recent Federal budget announcements, we are already managing our expectations that we might not have any progress at all within F.Y. 2020-2021
(or until July 2021). This is sad because I will turn 33y on September 2021 and will be losing 5 points. To prepare, we hope to boost our points in any way we can so we are exploring the partner skills.

What are our chances to have my partner's skill assessed by CPAA if he will nominate his self as general accountant 221111 with education of 4y A.B. Management Economics (Ateneo), 2y MBA (Ateneo). Aside sa English proficiency, tama po ba if lahat nung competency areas ng "Educational Knowledge"
ay macover sa TOR ng bachelor's and MBA niya, may chance po na ma-assess siya positively?

Ito po yung Partner Skills requirements sa Home affairs website. Hindi ko lang po masyado maintidihan yung last two.

"-were under 45 years old
-had competent English
-had nominated a skilled occupation that is on the same skilled occupation list as your nominated skilled occupation
-had a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for their nominated skilled occupation, and the assessment wasn’t for a Subclass 485 visa."

Any clarification / insights or thoughts po from anyone who have experience acquiring assessment from CPAA would be very helpful and is greatly appreciated po. Thank you po in advance and God bless!

RheaMARN1171933 · October 2020

@claireang said:
Hi everyone!

Hope all of you are doing well and safe during these times. I have recently lodged my EOI (offshore) last August 6, 2020, My partner and I currently have 85 points for subclass 189 and 90 points for subclass 190 (Victoria) with nominated occupation of Engineering Technologist. Because of tough competition, we are more optimistic for the subclass 190 pathway.

Age = 30 pts (currently 32y)
Superior english = 20 pts
Overseas skilled employment experience = 10 pts (6y 1 mo)
Education in PH only = 15 pts
NAATI CCL = 5 pts
Partner competent English = 5 pts

However, due to the current pandemic and most recent Federal budget announcements, we are already managing our expectations that we might not have any progress at all within F.Y. 2020-2021
(or until July 2021). This is sad because I will turn 33y on September 2021 and will be losing 5 points. To prepare, we hope to boost our points in any way we can so we are exploring the partner skills.

What are our chances to have my partner's skill assessed by CPAA if he will nominate his self as general accountant 221111 with education of 4y A.B. Management Economics (Ateneo), 2y MBA (Ateneo). Aside sa English proficiency, tama po ba if lahat nung competency areas ng "Educational Knowledge"
ay macover sa TOR ng bachelor's and MBA niya, may chance po na ma-assess siya positively?

Ito po yung Partner Skills requirements sa Home affairs website. Hindi ko lang po masyado maintidihan yung last two.

"-were under 45 years old
-had competent English
-had nominated a skilled occupation that is on the same skilled occupation list as your nominated skilled occupation
-had a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for their nominated skilled occupation, and the assessment wasn’t for a Subclass 485 visa."

Any clarification / insights or thoughts po from anyone who have experience acquiring assessment from CPAA would be very helpful and is greatly appreciated po. Thank you po in advance and God bless!

If the course studies he undertook was management economics, he won’t meet the mandatory subjects required by CPAA. Hence, it won’t be successful.

claireang · October 2020

Hi Ms @RheaMARN1171933! Thanksso much po for responding to our query, much appreciated po. Follow up question po sana ma'am, regarding po sa degree comparability as per photo attached:

"The degree requirement for the provisional assessment (subclass 485 visa), requires that you have an Australian bachelor’s degree or 12-unit master’s degree in accounting, business, commerce or economics."

Applicable po kaya yung MBA niya (52units) dun po sa nabanggit na "12-unit master's degree"?

Then,upon reviewing the courses he took during his AB Management Economics and MBA, may mga subjects po siya na kapareho nung competency areas na requirements ng CPAA for general accountant as per attached photo.

Dapat po ba actual bachelor's degree ang ka title nung mga competency areas na nabanggt under general accountant or pwede na po kahit subjects taken? Thanks in advance po for any insight!

RheaMARN1171933 · October 2020

@claireang said:
Hi Ms @RheaMARN1171933! Thanksso much po for responding to our query, much appreciated po. Follow up question po sana ma'am, regarding po sa degree comparability as per photo attached:

"The degree requirement for the provisional assessment (subclass 485 visa), requires that you have an Australian bachelor’s degree or 12-unit master’s degree in accounting, business, commerce or economics."

Applicable po kaya yung MBA niya (52units) dun po sa nabanggit na "12-unit master's degree"?

Then,upon reviewing the courses he took during his AB Management Economics and MBA, may mga subjects po siya na kapareho nung competency areas na requirements ng CPAA for general accountant as per attached photo.

Dapat po ba actual bachelor's degree ang ka title nung mga competency areas na nabanggt under general accountant or pwede na po kahit subjects taken? Thanks in advance po for any insight!

The degree isn’t the problem, it’s the mandatory subjects. If he’s done economics, most likely he hasn’t done all the mandatory subjects. The requirements are a degree (of any course) AND mandatory subjects completed. The absence of one wouldn’t be successful. Read the guidelines, it’s all there. All the best.

jessalo588 · January 2021

Hi po! Newbie here. Okay po ba mag apply ng Visa 491 onshore ngayon? Mahirap na daw po kasi ang 189. I am a CPA, 10 years experience going 33 on Aug which also means i will be losing 5pts.. hehe. Hanggang 90pts lang po maximum na kaya ko. . Or if 491 is not feasible, ano course po pwede kung student visa? Salamat po.

Pyche05 · January 2021

Hello. Can anyone recommend agent for migration application? Thank you! 😊

Nyl · January 2021

Hello, sana may makatulong. Nalilito po kasi ako. If nag paassess po ba as "general accountant" sa CPAA. then positive naman po ung assessment. Ang next step ba nun is dapat mag diretso ka as CPA?

csandres · February 2021

hi sino dito gusto sumali sa fb groups for pinoy cpa in australia?

jobxxx · February 2021

@Nyl said:
Hello, sana may makatulong. Nalilito po kasi ako. If nag paassess po ba as "general accountant" sa CPAA. then positive naman po ung assessment. Ang next step ba nun is dapat mag diretso ka as CPA?

It's your choice kung itutuloy mo maging Australian CPA. It's not really required. But some employers prefer those with Australian Certification or Equivalent Certification when it comes to hiring someone. ung PH CPA kasi hindi sya fully accredited

csandres · February 2021

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batman · February 2021

@Nyl said:
Hello, sana may makatulong. Nalilito po kasi ako. If nag paassess po ba as "general accountant" sa CPAA. then positive naman po ung assessment. Ang next step ba nun is dapat mag diretso ka as CPA?

you are in migration process. once you got positive assessment that's all you need for now. One step at a time. Just pursue CPAA or other qualification once you are here in Australia. Some employers pay it. sayang din ang $1,200 per subject.

JonSnow20 · March 2021

Hello po.
Meron po ba ditong may sample template ng employer testimonial for skilled employment assessment sa CPAA (either accountant or external auditor)? Nagrequest po kasi ako ng COE sa previous company ko at dinetalye ko ung mga requirements na nasa website ng CPAA:

EMPLOYER TESTIMONIAL
For employment claims to be recognised for skilled employment, you must provide a signed testimonial from your employer that includes:

the official letterhead of the employing business. The letterhead should indicate clearly the full address of the business and any telephone, email and website addresses
the name, position, signature, contact number and direct work email of the person authorised to sign the testimonial. References from your colleagues at the same level or below won’t be considered
the direct work email address and contact number of the individual writing the reference. Personal phone numbers or addresses won’t be accepted
specific start and end dates of your employment history. Multiple roles within the same organisation must be listed separately, with specific start and end dates. Please specify all dates in the following format: DD/MM/YYYY
the duties or responsibilities undertaken in each role. These must be written in your employer’s own words and be relevant to your daily and monthly tasks/responsibilities. Generic job descriptions or tasks copied from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) occupation definitions won’t be accepted
whether your role/s were permanent or temporary
your working hours per week
the salary you earned.

Ang kaso lang, hindi po ganyan ung standard na COE na nirerelease nila (ung standard nila eh yung nakalagay lang ung recent position nung umalis ka tas kelan ka employed dun). So nanghihingi po sila ng template sana na pwede nila gamitin na guide para ma-include lahat ng details na yan. Thank you po sa makakasagot!

RheaMARN1171933 · March 2021

@JonSnow20 said:
Hello po.
Meron po ba ditong may sample template ng employer testimonial for skilled employment assessment sa CPAA (either accountant or external auditor)? Nagrequest po kasi ako ng COE sa previous company ko at dinetalye ko ung mga requirements na nasa website ng CPAA:

EMPLOYER TESTIMONIAL
For employment claims to be recognised for skilled employment, you must provide a signed testimonial from your employer that includes:

the official letterhead of the employing business. The letterhead should indicate clearly the full address of the business and any telephone, email and website addresses

the name, position, signature, contact number and direct work email of the person authorised to sign the testimonial. References from your colleagues at the same level or below won’t be considered

the direct work email address and contact number of the individual writing the reference. Personal phone numbers or addresses won’t be accepted

specific start and end dates of your employment history. Multiple roles within the same organisation must be listed separately, with specific start and end dates. Please specify all dates in the following format: DD/MM/YYYY

the duties or responsibilities undertaken in each role. These must be written in your employer’s own words and be relevant to your daily and monthly tasks/responsibilities. Generic job descriptions or tasks copied from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) occupation definitions won’t be accepted

whether your role/s were permanent or temporary

your working hours per week

the salary you earned.

Ang kaso lang, hindi po ganyan ung standard na COE na nirerelease nila (ung standard nila eh yung nakalagay lang ung recent position nung umalis ka tas kelan ka employed dun). So nanghihingi po sila ng template sana na pwede nila gamitin na guide para ma-include lahat ng details na yan. Thank you po sa makakasagot!

Because it’s not COE that is being asked, it’s employment reference letter. COE only confirms your employment and not the duties you have done. There is no template, you just need to follow what exactly it says on what you have mentioned above. All the best.