Meltingpot_Pete

I have budgeted for 6-7 months to find a job. Hopefully, that's a decent time to find something relevant. Looking at the number of accountants and finance managers from Aus and NZ here in the UK, I can only imagine the numbers there.

Thanks everyone. Some very informative comments there. I'm a little stressed now. Assuming a finance manager will earn around $130k-$150k in Sydney I won't even be left with $7-8k per month after taxes and superannuation. Perhaps this can be mitigated by living in the suburbs but seems like in pure financial terms, I'll be significantly worse off than in the UK. Looks like the missus will have to start working again.

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I meant AUD 3k a month, so $ 36k a year living expenses. Like you've mentioned above, initial expenses will be a whole different ball game. About buying a car, I know it's a large country, but would one need it even if they were living in Sydney. Public transport? I'm based in London, so obvious question I guess

It's interesting that you say that. I know Melbourne is very multicultural and ideally, I would like to live in a more diverse environment but isn't the weather in Melbourne a lot like Blighty?

That's reassuring. I'm still very much in the initial stages but the financial planning needs to begin a lot before that I guess unless one chooses to activate their visa a lot later. I've been told to budget AUD 3k for a couple for Sydney. Any idea if that is about right?

wow and wow! Wish things were the same in 2018. About the assessment, I've just sent CPA my papers and they do have the provision to do the education and skills assessment in one go. Thanks for that information. How do you find Aus? Are you glad you moved?

May I ask what was your score and how long did it take to receive an invitation?

That's good to know. Cheers CeltinCaulfield

Hi, I wanted to to know if there is a minimum funds requirement/current bank statements once the ITA is received. I haven't been able to find this information anywhere on their website. I find it hard to believe that a PR would be provided without proving one has xx amount of money. Thoughts anyone? Thanks

No worries. Thanks for all the info and all the best with your application.

Thanks Lother. I've got most of my paperwork in order, reference letters, pay slips, P60, transcripts, syllabus etc. The only problem is none of my previous employers have provided a detailed list of my responsibilities. They have a standard format and refuse to deviate from it. In this case, would a self declaration of all my responsibilities in each of my role be required? Sorry with the barrage of questions. I want to make sure I do it right the first time and get in queue before July. Thanks

Hi Lother, Thanks for sharing your views. I'm not fully qualified, hopefully will be so in June 2018. However, I have covered all topics deemed compulsory by CPA in my Bachelors in Finance. Accounting Systems and Processes Financial Accounting and Reporting Management Accounting Finance and Financial Management Business Law Economics Quantitative Methods I've covered most of these subjects in my MBA in Finance as well, so I've covered them twice. All my experience is post MBA. If I've understood your message correctly as long as I've covered the topics above in my formal education and claiming points for experience gained after that it should be OK, right? Also, I spoke to CPA (London office) earlier today and they said I need to get my migration assessment (qualifications) first and then skills assessment (work experience). I thought both were done together and the terms were use interchangeably. Can you please clarify ? Thanks

Just to add to this, I did my bachelors in finance and MBA too covering all subjects mandated by CPA for the management accountant occupation.

Hi all, It's great to see everyone share so much information on this forum. Thanks. I've worked as a management accountant in full time roles for the past 10 years, all in top companies in their field. All my experience has been post MBA. I got an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA) in November 2014. I've got all my roles based on being qualified by experience. I'm a bit concerned about the assessment from CPA though. Will they consider my experience prior to the CIMA diploma in 2014. If I'm not mistaken, they consider all experience but can someone confirm? My entire application hinges on this. In terms of points, my breakdown is I can also get 5 additional points for Partner Skills but right now it doesn't seem required. Might have to do it if CPA deduct my points for experience. I've already done my PTE and received top scores in each module. Thanks Pete