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Accounting Verified 27 May 2026

CPA

CPA Australia

One of three bodies authorised to assess accountants for skilled migration. Best-known and most widely used internationally.

Fees

  • Skills Assessment (offshore)

    From AUD $514

Processing Time

Standard

4 to 6 weeks

Pending applications expire if requested info not received within 6 months.

What to know

  • Fastest standard processing among the 3 accounting bodies
  • Fast Track option for migration skills assessment (additional fee)
  • No fast track for skilled employment assessments
  • Same competency standards as CA ANZ and IPA

Occupations assessed

Accountant (General)Management AccountantTaxation AccountantExternal AuditorInternal AuditorFinance ManagerCorporate Treasurer

Visa pathways this assessment supports

Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 491Subclass 485Subclass 482Subclass 186

Verified 27 May 2026. All fees and processing times above are sourced from the official CPA website. Always re-confirm current details before applying. Visit CPA

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