SMIPA: Accounting Skills Assessment changes
Changes announced by the Professional Accounting Associations (CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants and National Institute of Australia) on July 1st mean that graduates from Australian Accounting degrees now have 2 options for obtaining a Full Skills Assessment.
Skilled Migration Internship Program: Accounting (SMIPA) can now be used as an alternative pathway to achieving your Full Skills Assessment, avoiding the need for IELTS 7.0. Find out more by downloading our ‘SMIPA update’ below.
Changes to the Skilled Occupation List
The new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) was confirmed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on July 1st.
For the Professional Year Programs & SMIPA, all occupations previously covered by the current SOL are included in the new SOL, even though they will have a new Skills Assessment code and title due to the change to a new code system. Therefore, all current and future students can confidently enrol in the Professional Year and SMIPA programs as their circumstances remain unchanged for eligibility.
In order to assist you to understand more about how the changes may affect you, we recommend that you read the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ we have prepared, which are attached below. You are also welcome to contact us directly should you have any concerns; our contact details are in the FAQ information.
The Professional Year Program
The Professional Year Program is designed to improve the career prospects of international graduates from Australian universities and includes:
- Eligibility for 10 migration points towards permanent residence
- 44 week DIAC approved program
- Work-readiness program
- 12 week internship
Combining a practical, work-experience component with professional training and workshops, the Professional Year is designed to give you the skills and training you need to start your career in Australia and to help you secure valuable migration points.
Program disciplines
- Skilled Migration Internship Program — Accounting (SMIPA)
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- Engineers Australia Professional Year in Engineering
The Navitas Difference
With Navitas, participants will learn about Australian workplace practices and business communication while developing valuable job application and interview skills that will result in a professional CV with creditable work references. In addition, Navitas provides:
- The opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Business
- Online MYOB training for accountants
- Dedicated Internship Placement Coordinators organising your 12 week internship
The Professional Year Program qualifies you for 10 migration points towards your permanent residency. Discover how the Professional Year Program can improve your career prospects by filling in our enquiry form, applying now or visiting our website www.professional-year.com
