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Forum: Accountants
Mar 29th 2009, 9:25 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,481
Posted By janicebks

Re: Credit transfers for ACCA

Hi moin,

Not to be bashing them or anything (after all, they did give me a positive assessment), but joining NIA isn't likely to help your career here. And it wouldn't be relevant to me, as I'm...
Forum: Accountants
Mar 27th 2009, 9:45 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,481
Posted By janicebks

Re: Credit transfers for ACCA

Lol. Which toddler emerged victor? No, it's not S&M (either way), I'll be in charge of enrolling students into a college, which really is completely irrelevant to accounting. Oh well.

Did I...
Forum: Accountants
Mar 27th 2009, 4:52 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,481
Posted By janicebks

Re: Credit transfers for ACCA

JAJ, louH, Shane, thanks for your words (in Shane's case, um, word) of advice. I'm just glad to be working for now. :) It's been a looooong journey, even just to get this job.
Forum: Accountants
Mar 25th 2009, 9:23 am
Replies: 23
Views: 4,481
Posted By janicebks

Re: Credit transfers for ACCA

Bermudashorts and Leedelta, thanks heaps. It's good to know the CPD can be waivered. I have tried calling/ emailing ACCA in Sydney but no reply. Shall try again. I'm wondering what happens though, if...
Forum: Accountants
Mar 24th 2009, 9:37 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,481
Posted By janicebks

Re: Credit transfers for ACCA

Yeah, I think to remain affiliated to ACCA, one must be in an accounting/ finance role?
Forum: Accountants
Mar 23rd 2009, 10:59 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,481
Posted By janicebks

Credit transfers for ACCA

Hi there,

I'm currently in Australia, having an extremely tough time finding work. The only solid offer appears to be for a non-accounting role. I doubt my ACCA qualification (I'm an Affiliate -...
Forum: Accountants
Mar 1st 2009, 11:15 pm
Replies: 184
Views: 117,553
Posted By janicebks

Re: TIPS to GET Accountant JOB in Australia

I shall indeed do that once I get a solid response from an employer. Thanks!
Forum: Accountants
Feb 25th 2009, 9:10 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
Posted By janicebks

ACCA CPD Event on 25/02

Anyone here attended the event at the Brisbane Polo Club?
Forum: Accountants
Feb 23rd 2009, 12:06 pm
Replies: 184
Views: 117,553
Posted By janicebks

Re: TIPS to GET Accountant JOB in Australia

I shall look into that. Thanks very much.
Forum: Accountants
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:28 am
Replies: 184
Views: 117,553
Posted By janicebks

Re: TIPS to GET Accountant JOB in Australia

I have indeed applied for temp and perm work. Location-wise, I've extended it from Southern Gold Coast (where we live) all the way to Brisbane and Tweed Heads. I actually almost got a job twice -...
Forum: Accountants
Feb 22nd 2009, 6:05 pm
Replies: 184
Views: 117,553
Posted By janicebks

Re: TIPS to GET Accountant JOB in Australia

Hey RCoight,

I appreciate your suggestions. I have indeed applied to all agencies, from the prominent ones like Hays (heaps of false promises) to small obscure ones (didn't get back to me). I have...
Forum: Accountants
Feb 22nd 2009, 2:03 pm
Replies: 184
Views: 117,553
Posted By janicebks

Re: TIPS to GET Accountant JOB in Australia

Hi everyone,

Haven't posted for a while. I moved to Gold Coast last October on a 175 visa. I'm an affiliate with ACCA, with 2 years of Big 4 experience. Been applying dilligently for work everyday...
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 12:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,838
Posted By janicebks

Re: It's been a beautiful day here on the gold coast

It's about 3 hours away from Brisbane. Famous for Fraser Island - beautiful place, we once saw whales mating near the shore. More information here (http://www.hervey.com.au/).

I can't wait, I'm...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2008, 1:27 am
Replies: 278
Views: 29,280
Posted By janicebks

Re: White Australia Policy - still present?

This is a very interesting thread. I just managed to read through all 16 pages today. Here's my experience: When I was 21, I traveled to Australia for the first time. Now, I'm a petite Asian girl and...
Forum: Australia
Sep 12th 2008, 4:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By janicebks

Re: Work related question re Gold Coast / Robina area

[QUOTE=PaulandNic;6778530]Many do! ... and cos they're fed up with Gold Coast wages and work ethic![QUOTE]

Is it that bad? Oh no! I don't want to do the commute either! :(
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2008, 2:25 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By janicebks

Re: YOU KNOW YOU'RE AUSTRALIAN WHEN...

Hey Gary,

That's actually one of my favourites. Due to the long drawn drought, water restrictions apply to most of Australia. Hosing your car/ garden is actually an indictable offence. On the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2008, 2:02 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By janicebks

YOU KNOW YOU'RE AUSTRALIAN WHEN...

Hello all,

My OH sent me this earlier and I thought it was pretty funny (not to mention true). :D

Janice

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YOU KNOW YOU'RE AUSTRALIAN WHEN...
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2008, 4:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By janicebks

Re: Uni course discounts for PR holders?

Thanks, Gina. So the course pricing is three tiered? I thought there were only two different prices. That really clears things up. :)
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2008, 2:02 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By janicebks

Uni course discounts for PR holders?

Hi there,

I'm wondering, do PR-holders obtain some sort of discount if we study at Australian unis? I tried checking it but too much technical jargon scrambled my brain. Not sure if it's only...
Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2008, 1:39 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,093
Posted By janicebks

Re: Events in Gold Coast/Brisbane November 2008?

Just wanted to offer my congrats! I'm moving to Gold Coast on 16/10. :D The Indy 300 is on 23-26/10 but I guess that's off. Hope you have a great reccie!

Janice
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2008, 6:02 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 4,313
Posted By janicebks

Re: Recruitment agencies are pants.........

Lol. This is terrible, but so true! I put up my CV on seek.com.au and got a bunch of recruiters emailing me, offering to place me with employers. And there was never any follow up after that! Guess...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2008, 9:16 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 6,971
Posted By janicebks

Re: Clothes Shopping in Australia

Omg! Lol. No, I think that's quite mild. Wait til you see his shiny purple shirt. We've had hour long rows about his wardrobe. He once flew over to meet my folks in a lurid neon green and black...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2008, 6:28 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 6,971
Posted By janicebks

Re: Clothes Shopping in Australia

I'm a bit of a shopaholic, so thought I'd interrupt with my 2 cents. If you're not too into trends, Sydney has a DFO (Direct Factory Outlet). I got some cheap officewear there (about AUD20 for a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2008, 5:56 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By janicebks

Re: What's working for the government like?

Pollyanna - Thanks for the info. I do have a PR, but only about 2 years of work experience. I've tried the corporate world and would rather remove my fingernails one by one than go through it again....
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2008, 1:07 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,816
Posted By janicebks

What's working for the government like?

Hi everyone,

I've heard good things (all unconfirmed) about working for the Qld government. Am hoping to continue my studies, paid for. Anyone able to give an account? Thanks.

Janice
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