ACCA to CPA Australia
#16
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi, I am an ACCA Member and recently arrived in Australia. I have been with KPMG for 6 years. I am not getting the job yet....the only thing is I dont have local experience.
Can anyone suggest I shall get in CA Australia? Is it worth doing that? How much would that cost? Will I get job after this?
I would be thankful for any advice.
Can anyone suggest I shall get in CA Australia? Is it worth doing that? How much would that cost? Will I get job after this?
I would be thankful for any advice.
#17
Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi, I am an ACCA Member and recently arrived in Australia. I have been with KPMG for 6 years. I am not getting the job yet....the only thing is I dont have local experience.
Can anyone suggest I shall get in CA Australia? Is it worth doing that? How much would that cost? Will I get job after this?
I would be thankful for any advice.
Can anyone suggest I shall get in CA Australia? Is it worth doing that? How much would that cost? Will I get job after this?
I would be thankful for any advice.
Just keep at it, how long have you been in Australia? Sometimes it takes time to get the first break.
#18
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
I have been here for 1 month now.
Please advice how can I get an employer with registering for CA.
Please advice how can I get an employer with registering for CA.
#20
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi all,
I am ACCA student. I have completed 12 papers and 2 paper left to pass. I am experianced accountat in Nepal. I have 10 years of job experiance. I also hold Master degree -Finance in Nepal.( Total 17 years of Study). Now I am in Nepal and Intend to migrate in Australia. Can any one share ideas if I can go Australia for Professional Accounting Practice?
I am ACCA student. I have completed 12 papers and 2 paper left to pass. I am experianced accountat in Nepal. I have 10 years of job experiance. I also hold Master degree -Finance in Nepal.( Total 17 years of Study). Now I am in Nepal and Intend to migrate in Australia. Can any one share ideas if I can go Australia for Professional Accounting Practice?
I really feel like I am repeating myself here.
There is nothing wrong with being ACCA in Australia. I have already said it twice on this thread not sure why I have to say it a third time for you but I will try it in capitals this time in the hope it might sink in.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACCA QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS WORKING HAPPILY IN AUSTRALIA.
Your problem is not going to be that you took ACCA not CPA. Your problem is going to be that you have no work experience. Courses won't make up for that. If you want a successful migration you need to get work experience.
If you thought you could sit a few exams and then emmigrate and find work as an accountant then you were dreaming "my friend". But it is not ACCA that is the problem.
There is nothing wrong with being ACCA in Australia. I have already said it twice on this thread not sure why I have to say it a third time for you but I will try it in capitals this time in the hope it might sink in.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACCA QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS WORKING HAPPILY IN AUSTRALIA.
Your problem is not going to be that you took ACCA not CPA. Your problem is going to be that you have no work experience. Courses won't make up for that. If you want a successful migration you need to get work experience.
If you thought you could sit a few exams and then emmigrate and find work as an accountant then you were dreaming "my friend". But it is not ACCA that is the problem.
#21
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi,
I have been here since a month but seem like ages.
The first break I guess you are right but how would I get that.it seems impossible.
Any advice how should I look for work? I am currenly looking on seek website.
CPA is expensive I really dont think so I can afford a qualification at this time without a job.Please guide me what I should do?
I have been here since a month but seem like ages.
The first break I guess you are right but how would I get that.it seems impossible.
Any advice how should I look for work? I am currenly looking on seek website.
CPA is expensive I really dont think so I can afford a qualification at this time without a job.Please guide me what I should do?
#22
Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi,
I have been here since a month but seem like ages.
The first break I guess you are right but how would I get that.it seems impossible.
Any advice how should I look for work? I am currenly looking on seek website.
CPA is expensive I really dont think so I can afford a qualification at this time without a job.Please guide me what I should do?
I have been here since a month but seem like ages.
The first break I guess you are right but how would I get that.it seems impossible.
Any advice how should I look for work? I am currenly looking on seek website.
CPA is expensive I really dont think so I can afford a qualification at this time without a job.Please guide me what I should do?
I personally think seek is an ok place to look, but you should also contact some accountancy recruitment agents and make appointments to meet up in person, making a good impression on an agent is the first step. They also might have some tips for improving your resume.
#23
Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
A month is not long at all to be looking or a job, of course some people secure work within a month but it is not the average. You should have prepared to spend at least a few months looking for work, and consider anything less a bonus.
I personally think seek is an ok place to look, but you should also contact some accountancy recruitment agents and make appointments to meet up in person, making a good impression on an agent is the first step. They also might have some tips for improving your resume.
I personally think seek is an ok place to look, but you should also contact some accountancy recruitment agents and make appointments to meet up in person, making a good impression on an agent is the first step. They also might have some tips for improving your resume.
#24
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Thank you guys. this discussion helps a lot.
Well agencies I have been called by just 2 yet...and they have been nice and honest too that without local experience its hard to find work.
You guys are right one month is no time but may be expenses without job at a new place is tough..its an expensive city.
Just trying my luck.I hope I get a good job.
Well agencies I have been called by just 2 yet...and they have been nice and honest too that without local experience its hard to find work.
You guys are right one month is no time but may be expenses without job at a new place is tough..its an expensive city.
Just trying my luck.I hope I get a good job.
#25
Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Thank you guys. this discussion helps a lot.
Well agencies I have been called by just 2 yet...and they have been nice and honest too that without local experience its hard to find work.
You guys are right one month is no time but may be expenses without job at a new place is tough..its an expensive city.
Just trying my luck.I hope I get a good job.
Well agencies I have been called by just 2 yet...and they have been nice and honest too that without local experience its hard to find work.
You guys are right one month is no time but may be expenses without job at a new place is tough..its an expensive city.
Just trying my luck.I hope I get a good job.
Don't get disheartened by this local experience, if noody could get a job without local experience then all immigrants would be unemployed and clearly that is not the case.
It may be an untimely advice for you now, but all new arrivals need to know what they will need to survive on make sure they have enough funds to last for quite a few months once they arrive.
#26
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi i am zahid from Bangladesh. I want to know if a person can complete all the 14 subjects of ACCA and and want to complete CPA of Australia than what he needs to do? Is there any mutual agreement between this two professional bodies?
#27
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hi i am zahid from Bangladesh. I want to know if a person can complete all the 14 subjects of ACCA and and want to complete CPA of Australia than what he needs to do? Is there any mutual agreement between this two professional bodies?
#28
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Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
The MRA appears to have been terminated, so you would have to do the exams again if you wish to be a CPA.
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/r...uk-europe.html
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/r...uk-europe.html
#29
Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
I really feel like I am repeating myself here.
There is nothing wrong with being ACCA in Australia. I have already said it twice on this thread not sure why I have to say it a third time for you but I will try it in capitals this time in the hope it might sink in.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACCA QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS WORKING HAPPILY IN AUSTRALIA.
Your problem is not going to be that you took ACCA not CPA. Your problem is going to be that you have no work experience. Courses won't make up for that. If you want a successful migration you need to get work experience.
If you thought you could sit a few exams and then emmigrate and find work as an accountant then you were dreaming "my friend". But it is not ACCA that is the problem.
There is nothing wrong with being ACCA in Australia. I have already said it twice on this thread not sure why I have to say it a third time for you but I will try it in capitals this time in the hope it might sink in.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACCA QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS WORKING HAPPILY IN AUSTRALIA.
Your problem is not going to be that you took ACCA not CPA. Your problem is going to be that you have no work experience. Courses won't make up for that. If you want a successful migration you need to get work experience.
If you thought you could sit a few exams and then emmigrate and find work as an accountant then you were dreaming "my friend". But it is not ACCA that is the problem.
I read your post so decided that you are the right person to consult with actually i Am a student doing ACCA and my only option are left have experience of about six months in an accounting firm what i want to ask is that i want to come to Australia to pursue my profession so that type of opportunities are available in Australia for ACCA is it possible to get job in Australia having ACCA as a highest qualification especially in big four firms and another thing i want to ask is that i am planning to go for ICAEW after completing my ACCA while working in Australia so what type of support,options and opportunities are available for ICAEW in Australia are there firms and employers who can give articles/practical experience act as a mentor for ICAEW over there please guide me through pm me if possible will be waiting for your reply
Regards
sami
#30
Re: ACCA to CPA Australia
Hello
I read your post so decided that you are the right person to consult with actually i Am a student doing ACCA and my only option are left have experience of about six months in an accounting firm what i want to ask is that i want to come to Australia to pursue my profession so that type of opportunities are available in Australia for ACCA is it possible to get job in Australia having ACCA as a highest qualification especially in big four firms and another thing i want to ask is that i am planning to go for ICAEW after completing my ACCA while working in Australia so what type of support,options and opportunities are available for ICAEW in Australia are there firms and employers who can give articles/practical experience act as a mentor for ICAEW over there please guide me through pm me if possible will be waiting for your reply
Regards
sami
I read your post so decided that you are the right person to consult with actually i Am a student doing ACCA and my only option are left have experience of about six months in an accounting firm what i want to ask is that i want to come to Australia to pursue my profession so that type of opportunities are available in Australia for ACCA is it possible to get job in Australia having ACCA as a highest qualification especially in big four firms and another thing i want to ask is that i am planning to go for ICAEW after completing my ACCA while working in Australia so what type of support,options and opportunities are available for ICAEW in Australia are there firms and employers who can give articles/practical experience act as a mentor for ICAEW over there please guide me through pm me if possible will be waiting for your reply
Regards
sami
Sorry but I could barely understand your post. What do you mean by the below for example?
my only option are left have experience of six months