Certified Practising Accountant
If you have professional expertise in finance, accounting or business and are looking to migrate to Australia, CPA Australia may be the relevant assessing authority for your Skills Assessment.
Which occupations does CPA Australia assess?
CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant) is a designated assessing authority for occupations within the accounting, finance, and business sectors.
CPA Australia Skills Assessment Requirements
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OCCUPATIONS ASSESSED BY CPA AUSTRALIA |
ANZSCO CODE |
REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATION |
MANDATORY SUBJECT AREAS | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant (General) | 221111 | A qualification assessed as comparable to at least an Australian Bachelor degree . |
Accounting Systems and Processes
Business Law
Economics
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Finance and Financial Management
Management Accounting
Quantitative Methods
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Complete the Accounting Professional Year Program or achieve the required scores in one of the accepted English language tests below. Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking:
IELTS Academic
7.0 / 7.0 / 7.0 / 7.0
Cambridge C1 Advanced
175 / 179 / 193 / 194
PTE Academic
58 / 59 / 69 / 76
TOEFL iBT
22 / 22 / 26 / 24
MET
61 / 63 / 74 / 59
LANGUAGECERT Academic
67 / 71 / 78 / 82
CELPIP General
9 / 8 / 10 / 8
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| Corporate Treasurer | 221212 | |||
| Finance Manager | 132211 | |||
| Management Accountant | 221112 | |||
| Taxation Accountant | 221113 |
Accounting Systems and Processes
Business Law
Economics
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Finance and Financial Management
Management Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Australian Taxation Law
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| External Auditor | 221213 |
Accounting Systems and Processes
Business Law
Economics
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Finance and Financial Management
Management Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Audit and Assurance
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Processing Time & Application Fees
5 business days / 10 business days
Fast-track / Standard
AUD 260.00 - 675.00
Include GST
WHAT SKILL DIRECT CAN DO FOR YOU
To improve the prospects of a successful CPA Australia Skills Assessment, Skill Direct can assist you with:
Review of Qualifications & Subject Coverage
Avoid applying for the wrong occupation, as this can lead to your application being rejected from the start.
Guidance on Preparing the Required Documents
Guide you in collecting and presenting documents that are appropriate to your circumstances and meet CPA Australia's requirements.
Application Review & Progress Monitoring
Updates on your application status and assistance with any requests for additional information from CPA.
Appeal Support
(If required)
Analyse the reasons for the outcome, prepare an appeal application, or advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions to help you better understand CPA Australia.
1. Can I apply for a qualification assessment and skilled employment assessment at the same time?
Yes. You can submit both assessments at the same time. However, your skilled employment will only be assessed once your qualification assessment has received a suitable outcome.
Note: If you apply for both together, make sure you select combined assessment – qualification and skilled employment assessment when submitting your application.
2. Can I have multiple ANZSCO codes assessed at the same time?
Yes. You can apply for multiple ANZSCO occupations at the same time. However, a separate assessment fee applies to each ANZSCO code.
3. How long is a CPA Australia Skills Assessment valid for?
A suitable Skills Assessment outcome issued by CPA Australia is valid for three years from the date of issue.
DOES YOUR SKILLS ASSESSMENT APPLICATION MEET THE REQUIREMENTS?
Book a consultation with Skill Direct for a free preliminary assessment and find out which pathway may be suitable for you.