Migration to Australia
Please note
From 1 July 2022, international graduates will be able to apply directly to the Department of Home Affairs for the Subclass 485 visa and will not be required to undergo a qualification assessment. CPA Australia is no longer accepting provisional skills assessment applications as of 1 June 2022
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English language proficiency
The English language proficiency requirement of the migration skills assessment is mandatory
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How to apply for a migration skill assessment
Applications for our migration assessments are submitted online
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Migration skill assessment FAQ
Migration skills assessments can be complex, so we've answered some frequently asked questions here
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Skill assessment required documents
Applications for our migration assessments are submitted online
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Skilled employment assessment
You may be eligible to claim additional points to support your Skilled Migration visa application
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Assessment outcome and advice
Find out about your Australia migration assessment outcome, validity and your options
Apply for a migration skills assessment
We're a designated assessing authority and can determine if you meet the educational standard for the occupations listed below, alongside the corresponding codes from the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
- Accountant (general) – 221111
- Corporate Treasurer – 221212
- External auditor – 221213
- Finance manager – 132211
- Management accountant – 221112
- Taxation accountant – 221113
CPA Australia provides the following migration assessment services:
- Full skills assessment: Points tested and employer sponsored visas
- Skilled employment assessment: Optional – requires 'suitable' outcome for full skills assessment.
CPA Australia doesn't award or provide advice on points for visa applications. We recommend you contact the Department of Home Affairs for visa advice.
Processing times
It currently takes us approximately 15 business days to process applications once we receive all necessary documents.
If your application requires additional supporting details, your assessment will be put on hold until that information is received.
Assessment criteria
There are three components of the skills assessment to determine suitability:
1. Degree comparability
You must hold a qualification that we assess to be an equivalent to at least an Australian bachelor’s degree. We follow the Australian Government's Department of Education, Skills and Employment guidelines when assessing overseas qualifications.
2. Educational knowledge
Qualifications that meet the degree comparability requirement will be assessed for relevance to your chosen occupation. This is conducted using the following mandatory competencies according to each ANZSCO code.
| Accountant (general) - 221111 Corporate treasurer - 221212 Finance manager - 132211 Management accountant - 221112 |
Taxation accountant - 221113 | External auditor - 221213 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting systems and Processes | Accounting Systems and Processes | Accounting Systems and Processes |
| Business Law | Australian Taxation Law* | Audit and Assurance |
| Economics | Business Law | Business Law |
| Financial Accounting and Reporting | Economics | Economics |
| Finance and Financial Management | Financial Accounting and Reporting | Financial Accounting and Reporting |
| Management Accounting | Finance and Financial Management | Finance and Financial Management |
| Quantitative Methods | Management Accounting | Management Accounting |
| Quantitative Methods | Quantitative Methods | |
| *Study must cover Australian taxation law |
Use our accredited course search to check your qualifications are on CPA Australia's list of formally accredited studies. This tool will show the competencies achieved from your qualifications. If you have completed an accredited course, you will not need to provide details of your studies to accompany your application.
3. English proficiency
The English language proficiency requirement is mandatory for all applicants.
Disclaimer
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