Subclass 189/190 - Accountant - Start Date of "post-qualification" experience

[pcng]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and have been doing as much research as possible. I am aware that in the last invitation round no accountants were invited and it's looking grim until the new year resets in July.

I have a few questions that I would be eternally grateful if somebody was able to answer as I am looking to submit my skills assessment to the CPAA by Sunday. I called a MARA agent for advice but they never called me back in time unfortunately during the day.

1) At what point does my skilled work experience begin? I am ACA-qualified, finishing my exams in November 2013, but becoming time qualified in 2014, whilst my certificate says April 2015 (after all paperwork was submitted). Would they consider all experience after exam-qualification (in November 2013), as post-qualified work experience?

2) I ACA-qualified at EY as an auditor, and left after three years to work as a Finance Analyst (then Finance Manager) in industry until now. I assume these are sufficiently close to Account (General) such that I can apply for this skill at the CPAA?

3) If I am considered as having 3 years+ experience (depending on my first question), it looks like I will have 70 points (+5 for subclass 190). Assuming I am able to lodge my EOI in April, does it seem likely that I will be able to be invited anytime soon? I am aware that sub-75 seems a no go for Accountants at the moment, I am conscious that the wait for visa processing, i.e. after invitation and application, now says 9 months. I wanted to move in January 2019, does this seem realistic?

4) Suppose I submit my subclass 189 + 190 applications, and I am waiting for my visa at the end of the year. Is it advisable to head out on a WHV if I don't want to wait too long into next year? What are the implications if my permanent visa is granted whilst I'm in Australia on a WHV?

 

My apologies for starting a new thread. I did look for relevant information and was able to piece some together, but I am just conscious of time now as I know the quicker lodged the better.

Best Regards

[wrussell]

 

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I assume these are sufficiently close to Account (General) such that I can apply for this skill at the CPAA?

Near enough can be fatal.

You either meet the published criteria for a positive skills assessment and for relevant  work experience or you don't.

 

[JH_2017]

Hi,

I an not answer all your questions, but will answer some from my experience:

As far as I am aware, ACA does fall under the accountant group.

When my skills assesment was done (CIMA) my experience was only counted from when my certificate was dated, and when I became an associate.

Hope that helps.

[pcng]

Thanks both.

Yes, for the avoidance of doubt I've booked a meeting with a migration consultant. Better safe than sorry.

[Noaman]

Hi

I have read that an MOU has been signed between  ACCA and CA ANZ and they are giving equivalence of CA to acca members. Isn't it a better option to apply to CAANZ for skills assessment instead of applying with CPA? Or is it better to get assessment from CPA first, get PR and then apply for CA equivalence? 

 

Thanks 

[pcng]

Just to update everyone:

Received positive skills assessment from the CPA a couple of days ago. Additionally, because i have a degree, they deemed me to be post-qualified as of November 2013 (when I finished my ACA exams) as opposed to the date when I became a member (aka certificate date of April 15).

I lodged my EOI yesterday (189 with 70 points, 190 NSW with 75 points) for Accountant - General.

It seems my only hope is my Superior English score and hope that has some sway with NSW. Otherwise let the months (years..) of waiting begin.