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Balance the books, then your future.

Accountants, auditors and finance professionals remain a consistently listed occupation on Australia's skilled migration lists.

Assessing Authority
CPA Australia / CAANZ / IPA
Visa List
MLTSSL
Median Salary
$85,000
Typical Range
$65k – $115k

From ledger to PR.

CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Institute of Public Accountants each assess accounting occupations, with slightly different focuses — general accounting, chartered accounting, and public practice respectively.

Accountants is a consistently competitive occupation on GSM — we build a strategy that maximises your points and timing.

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Skills Assessment
CPA / CAANZ / IPA, depending on your qualification.
Competitive Occupation
Points strategy matters more than most professions.
Visa Pathways
189, 190, 491 GSM, or 482 with a firm sponsor.

Accountant PR questions

Which body should I assess with?+
It depends on your qualification and career goals — CPA and CAANZ both lead to professional membership pathways in Australia. We help you choose based on your background.
Why is the accountant category so competitive?+
High application volumes mean invitation rounds for accountants often require points well above the 65 pass mark. State nomination or regional pathways can improve your competitiveness.

Other pathways to explore

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General Skilled Migration
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