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Immigration for Accountants

Written by Zarnab

 

Accountants looking for Australian Immigration can apply under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Australia has a critical shortage of Accountants needed to fill lucrative positions in Australia.

Applicants will need to meet the basic requirements for GSM, pass the Australian immigration Points Test and get the skills assessment from one of the three professional bodies for accountants to qualify for an Australian visa.

 

 

It is important to note that beginning 1 July 2012, Australian immigration will be introducing huge changes to their skilled migration program. If you wish to come under the current skilled immigration programme you should apply for a skills assessment as soon as possible. You need to be ready with your skills assessment and, have passed the English language test before you can submit your immigration application.

 

The following are occupations listed on the SOL for Accounting and Finance Professionals:
Occupation ANZSCO   Occupation ANZSCO
         
Accountant 221111   Management Accountant 221112
Taxation Accountant 221113   Finance Manager 132211
External Auditor 221213   Internal Auditor 221214

 

Eligibility Criteria:
      • Be less than 45 years of age
      • qualified ACCA/ACMA/CA/CIMA
      • have at least 1 year post qualification work experience
      • have 7.0 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS Academic


Before migrating to Australia as a skilled migrant you need to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessment authority for your occupation. For this occupation you will need to be assessed by one of the three professional bodies for accountants i.e. CPA/ICAA/IPA. They assess professional qualifications and work experience for the purposes of skilled migration to Australia.

The number of Australian skilled migrant visas granted for accountants has doubled to 14,680 since last year, released the official 2010-2011 migration program report.

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