Guest monster Posted October 1, 2009 Hi, It's been a while since the last time I sought advise here in pomsinoz so here I go again. I'm planning to have my skills assessed as an Accountant, anybody knows which among the 3 Accounting Assessing authorities (Nat'l Institute of Accountants, CPA Australia, or Institute of chartered Accountants) provides the fastest and positive result? I've also read that they are asking for course syllabus or outline of all the pertinent subjects taken up at Uni. Is it really a requirement? And which among the states provide faster approval of 176 state sponsorship for accountants? Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaz36 235 Posted October 1, 2009 Hi Monster, I had my skills assessed by ICAA and paid for their fast track processing which was 2 weeks. I'm not sure if the others have this option. They all have to follow the same criteria when assessing your skills so dont see that one would be better than any other, except that one has an affiliation with CIMA so most CIMA qualifieds apply to them as it may be an easier process. Its worth looking at each of their websites to see who they are affiliated to, and the core competencies they require. It all depends on what qualification you have. I had to provide degree certificate, course transcripts, and syllabus guides for all modules. I had to go back to the uni for these, and get them to print them off and stamp and sign each page! Its a hassle but if you provide what is required, will get it back pretty quick. Not sure about state sponsorship but QLD dont sponsor accountants, and I think they're all experienceing huge volumes so are taking a while. Some around 18wks! Good luck, Shaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gregos Posted March 30, 2012 I have applied for a 175 for me, the wife and our 3 kids and have sent the following to be assessed via our agent go matilda to the ICAA: Completed PASA from ICAA Original IELTS Test Report Form overall band 8.5 Current CV and profile All employment references since leaving UNI ACCA letter of good standing ACCA Practising Certificate ACCA Fellowship Cert ACCA Membership ACCA Affiliate ACCA Transcript Uni Degree Uni Transcript Assoc of Project Managers Cert - PRINCE2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katiem 44 Posted March 30, 2012 Hi, I'm waiting for my IELTS results and am planning to have my skills assessed with CPA as soon as they arrive! I looked into all options and CPA say on their website that they are turning around applications in 2 weeks at the moment as standard. They're also cheapest and include a skilled experience check for you too within the price. For me, I'm CIMA qualified so CPA is a natural fit for me anyways as the 2 bodies have a reciprocal agreement so I know 100% that they will recognise my qualification fully Hope this helps. From Berkshire UK to Sydney: EOI lodged 02/07/12. Arrived 10/01/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrussell 2,143 Posted March 31, 2012 ICAA, via a RMA. Yes, if you are relying in academic qualifications Westly Russell Registered Migration Agent 0316072 www.pinoyau.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gregos Posted March 31, 2012 good luck Katie I couldn't believe my ielts score, I thought the reading was tricky!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
