EOI points
 

Hi,

I am just trying to lodge my EOI online and when I have filled in all the details it says I have 55 points, although I think I should have 60.

My calculation is as follows.

Age 39 25 points
IELTS score (overall 8) 20 points
ACCA full membership - 15 points

The ACCA was positively assessed by the ICAA as qualification title Bachelor.

Rather than put my education down as 'other education assessed by a recognised body' should I just put it down as a 'Bachelors degree - other' as that is what the ICAA have ranked it as?

Thanks,

Mark.

Re: EOI points
 

ACCA is not a bachelor degree, so no I would not put it down as such. But it down as what it is.

Re: EOI points
 

I did initially leave it as ACCA but then it calculated my points as 55 - I'm guessing that it only awarded me with 10 points, so I would not have enough to apply. When I spoke to a migration agent they did advise that as it was equivalent to a bachelor's I would be able to claim 15 points for it so am confused as to how to claim?

Re: EOI points
 

Hmm ok, I don't know the practicalities of an EOI as I did not need to do one when I applied. I agree that it is worth 15 points though, so if it is only way to recognise that well ... Does it definitely not say degree or equivalent?

Re: EOI points
 

Just to confirm, IELTS score should be score in each test, not overall score.

Have you got any points from work experience to boost your score?

Re: EOI points
 

Have you ever considered the State Sponsorship? if you can secure a State Sponsorship you can gain another 5 points.

Cheers,
PB :thumbup:

Re: EOI points
 

Sorry should have said, yes 8 was my lowest score in any of the band's so I can claim the 20 points.

Work experience wise, although I have been working as an accountant for many years, I only passed the last exam and gained full membership in August last year.

Re: EOI points
 

Thanks I didn't consider it but I am looking to move to WA and accountants aren't their list.

I did speak with a migration agent previously who advised I have enough points but it's just how to account for them on the EOI.

Thanks for the suggestions though.