Makybe Diva Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 The stats haven't been announced officially yet but I look on another forum (don't think I can say the name) and going by people posting on it noone with 65 points got an invite. That suggests they reduced the invites hugely. Makes sense as the whole point of pro rata is so people with high points applying right at the end can still get in. Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi all, I am preparing the documents that I need for my CPA skills assessment. What do I need to get from ICAEW? Specifically, what do I need the letter from them to say?Thanks! Just tell ICAEW what the letter is for. They've written enough of these to know exactly what it needs to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sns Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have received my letter back from ICAEW and got the required results for English, so the next thing would be the skills assessment. Which is better for skills and experience assessment - ICAA or CPA? What information/evidence do they need? So far I have my ICAEW letter, and 2 certificates for ICAEW (ACA in maiden name and FCA in married name) Degree certificate and university transcript (in unrelated subject) What do they need in terms of evidence for experience and employer's references etc? Any tips on what to say to the employer?! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamffc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I used CPA (as recommended by migration agent) but was only using my degree in Accounting and Finance as I wasn't fully qualified. I would expect that since ICAA have a reciprocal membership arrangement with ICEAW they would be your best bet though. For work experience I had my CV and references plus 3 payslips from every year (luckily I keep such things). For my then current job the agent said I could write my own reference and have it notorised by a solicitor to avoid telling my boss my plans. Pressumably that backed up with the payslips was sufficient proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russab2000 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have received my letter back from ICAEW and got the required results for English, so the next thing would be the skills assessment. Which is better for skills and experience assessment - ICAA or CPA? What information/evidence do they need? So far I have my ICAEW letter, and 2 certificates for ICAEW (ACA in maiden name and FCA in married name) Degree certificate and university transcript (in unrelated subject) What do they need in terms of evidence for experience and employer's references etc? Any tips on what to say to the employer?! Thanks! I used the ICAA due to their agreement with the ICAEW, very easy 2 page form. Email that with a few supporting documents, such as, letter of good standing, certificate and exam pass details. Got it all back in about 10 days. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sns Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I used CPA (as recommended by migration agent) but was only using my degree in Accounting and Finance as I wasn't fully qualified. I would expect that since ICAA have a reciprocal membership arrangement with ICEAW they would be your best bet though. For work experience I had my CV and references plus 3 payslips from every year (luckily I keep such things). For my then current job the agent said I could write my own reference and have it notorised by a solicitor to avoid telling my boss my plans. Pressumably that backed up with the payslips was sufficient proof. Thank you, I have a friend who is a solicitor and onhand for doing that for me :-). I have a variety of payslips, P60s and my contract. I've been with my current employer for over 10 years so it would just be for that job. Did you have to prove that your experience was relevant? Or was that obvious from your job title? Maybe I just need to write my CV so that it highlights the relevant parts that ICAA are looking for? A migration agent told me that they needed a signed letter or email from my boss to say that I have experience in each of the 8 (or so) areas that are mentioned on the skills definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sns Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I used the ICAA due to their agreement with the ICAEW, very easy 2 page form. Email that with a few supporting documents, such as, letter of good standing, certificate and exam pass details. Got it all back in about 10 days. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Thanks russab2000, did they just assess you for qualification or experience as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russab2000 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Yes just my skills, I didn't get my experience done by them as they can only form an opinion, not give an actual decision , which is done by DIAC. Well that is my understanding of it. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russab2000 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Does anyone know, when they are assessing skills do they take it from the point of admission as a member of the accounting body or from the point of exam completion. The reason I ask is that I passed all my ICAEW exams in august but being rather lazy only got my paper work in place the following January for to be admitted as a full member. So this will mean a 6 month difference between getting 70 points Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makybe Diva Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'm sure it's from full membership however if you have a degree prior to ICAEW that might mean you can get credit from when you passed the final exam ? Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sns Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I thought I was ready to submit my skills assessment this evening, but ICAA website says... required... Letter of good standing (original colour scan copy) - this letter must be obtained from your accounting body and state that you are a full current member in good standing. It should be dated within three (3) months of the application received date. (ICAEW members can obtain the required letter from the Professional Conduct Directorate) ICAEW no longer provide a letter of good standing, so I only have a basic letter confirming that I am a member. Who is this Professional Conduct Directorate that they are referring to, and how do I contact him?? So now I am wondering if I should go with CPA as they don't ask for this. Will there be anything that CPA require that ICAA don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makybe Diva Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I asked ACCA for this and they sent it no problem. I needed it for CPA assessment as I had only just passed my final exam so didn't have my certificate through yet. I'm surprised ICAEW don't provide this - considering what you pay them each year for the privilege !! Hopefully someone else can advise you if it would be successful without the letter of good standing.....or if they have been able to get it from ICAEW or ICAS..... Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I thought I was ready to submit my skills assessment this evening, but ICAA website says... required... Letter of good standing (original colour scan copy) - this letter must be obtained from your accounting body and state that you are a full current member in good standing. It should be dated within three (3) months of the application received date. (ICAEW members can obtain the required letter from the Professional Conduct Directorate) ICAEW no longer provide a letter of good standing, so I only have a basic letter confirming that I am a member. Who is this Professional Conduct Directorate that they are referring to, and how do I contact him?? So now I am wondering if I should go with CPA as they don't ask for this. Will there be anything that CPA require that ICAA don't? Google or just search on the ICAEW website for the Professional Conduct Directorate. I found the information in two seconds flat with Google. Cannot post link as on mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 In regards to the date from which they consider your experience relevant - in my case, CPA took the date I completed my last course to satisfy the 9 out 12 courses required, not the date when I got my certificate. About the letter of good standing - CPA has an example of what information should be included, and because the standard letter issued by my organization was not providing all of the information, I asked them to modify the standard letter and include all the information that was needed and they were happy to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makybe Diva Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 CPA took the date I completed my last course to satisfy the 9 out 12 courses required, not the date when I got my certificate. Do you have a degree aswell ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yes, I had a degree from university. In the end, CPA Australia, recognized that I have two bachelor degrees - one from university and one from the professional association. I guess, if you do not have a degree, then they will consider the date that you obtained the certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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