How to apply

The application process described below is for the assessment of your education qualification for migration purposes under the following ANZSCO occupations:

• Accountant (General) ANZSCO code 221111
• Management Accountant ANZSCO code 221112
• Taxation Accountant ANZSCO code 221113
• External Auditor ANZSCO code 221213
• Finance Manager ANZSCO code 132211
• Corporate Treasurer ANZSCO code 221212

You should visit the Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) website for information on the General Skilled Migration (GSM) point system applicable to each ANZSCO code occupation. 

NOTE: DIAC will not allocate any points to occupations from 1 July 2011 when the New Points System comes into effect. 

To apply to have your education qualification assessed:

• Download the Qualifications Assessment for Migration Application Form.
• Read the information and obtain certified copies of the required documents.
• Complete and lodge the form and the required documents, including the assessment fee, to the address shown on the form (Please note: Applications cannot be lodged electronically).
• Download the Re-assessment of Qualifications Application Form
• Download the Assessment for GSM Application Form - for international students onshore applicants only; with evidence of the final criterion (ie completion of SMIPA or IELTS Academic English test) required to be able to lodge a GSM application with DIAC.

On receipt of your application, the Institute of Public Accountants will acknowledge receipt in writing.

We may at this or any time request additional documents or further information.

The assessment process cannot be completed unless all required documents are provided.

The initial letter of acknowledgement from the Institute of Public Accountants will provide you with a file reference number.  Please quote this reference whenever you contact us.

On completion of the assessment, the Institute of Public Accountants will issue you or your nominee written confirmation of the outcome of the assessment process.

We are unable to provide confirmation to parties other than you or your approved nominees.

All assessment fees are payable in Australian dollars by way of:

• An overseas Bank Draft.  The draft should be made payable to the Institute of Public Accountants and nominate a corresponding Australian bank through which payment can be processed;
• An Australian bank cheque or Australia Post Money Order made payable to the Institute of Public Accountants; or
• A Credit Card

The assessment fee is not subject to Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Provided the IPA has not commenced with any work on your application, a refund of the fee less an administrative charge of AUD30 may be possible.
Please note that your application and documents will not be returned.

To ensure your application is process promptly please:

• include all items requested in the application form including documentation which relates to a change of name.
• include full documentation for underpinning qualifications that may have provided the basis for exemptions or entry into higher education programs
• do not send your application in a cover, folder or spiral bound format
• do not secure your application with heavy-duty staples.