Professional Year (Accounting) Waive off IELTS 7 requirement

1 July 2010

Graduates of Australian accounting degree programs will continue to have the option to complete the Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA) and gain an assessment that can be used to apply for general skilled migration (GSM).

The professional accounting bodies wish to reassure graduates of Australian accounting degree programs that they still have an opportunity to increase their English language proficiency or to complete this recognised Professional Year program.

From 1 July, 2010, graduates of Australian accounting degree programs who receive an assessment showing that they have:

• A formal qualification assessed as being at least comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree.

• Completion of at least 9 out of the 12 core knowledge areas at tertiary level
  

• IELTS Academic or General Test Report Form (TRF) to show you have a band score of at least six (6) on each of the four (4) components – speaking, reading, listening and writing.

 Will be able to use their assessments to apply for a 485 visa

  These individuals will be able to use the 485 visa period to either gain an IELTS band score of at least seven (7) OR to complete the Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA).

 For more information please explore the following links:

 CPA Australia
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/cpa-site/hs.xsl/about-migration-skilled-internship-program.html

 The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/A122571253

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