Occupations Assessed
Assesses Accountant (General) 221111, Management Accountant 221112, Taxation Accountant 221113, External Auditor 221213, and Finance Manager 132211.
Australia PR · Skills assessment guide
CA ANZ Skills Assessment for Australia PR: Complete Guide
Planning to migrate to Australia as a qualified accountant, external auditor, or finance professional? A positive skills assessment from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is your mandatory first step for General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, 491). MovesEdu Immigration assists accountants in mapping their degree syllabi against mandatory core knowledge competencies.
Please note: MovesEdu Immigration is an independent PR advisory consultancy. We are not CA ANZ and do not issue assessment decisions — we provide strategic document and syllabus verification to ensure compliant lodgement.
Section 01
What is CA ANZ?
CA ANZ is one of the three professional accounting bodies approved by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to assess accounting qualifications for skilled migration.
Qualification Standard
Requires an assessed qualification comparable to at least an Australian Bachelor degree, with documented coverage of mandatory accounting core knowledge areas.
English Language Standard
Requires Academic IELTS (at least 7.0 each component) or PTE Academic (at least 65 each component) for migration assessment, or 8.0/79 for Superior points.
Skilled Employment Assessment
Optional add-on assessment verifying post-qualification paid professional employment of at least 20 hours per week.
Assessment criteria, occupation lists and requirements are set by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Government and are subject to change without notice. Always verify current requirements on the official website before applying.
Section 02
What CA ANZ assesses
Key CA ANZ Assessment Pathways
Assessment Categories
| Pathway | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Full Migration Skills Assessment | For applicants with an overseas degree and English test results seeking permanent skilled migration. |
| Skilled Employment Assessment | Verification of post-qualification accounting work experience to support Home Affairs GSM points claims. |
| Provisional Assessment (Subclass 485) | For recent graduates of Australian universities applying for a Temporary Graduate visa. |
Indicative only. Your eligibility depends on your specific qualification, role and years of experience matched against the current ANZSCO occupation description.
Section 03
Who can apply?
Applicants must satisfy qualification equivalency, syllabus coverage across mandatory core areas, and mandatory English language benchmarks.
Mandatory Knowledge Areas: Degree must cover required subjects including Accounting Systems & Processes, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Business Finance (plus Auditing and Australian Taxation Law for auditors and tax accountants).
English Language: IELTS Academic 7.0 in each band or PTE Academic 65 in each component. Valid for 3 years.
Degree Equivalency: Assessed as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher.
Section 04
Required documents checklist
Document requirements vary by occupation and individual profile. A personalised checklist is prepared after a professional profile review.
- Passport identity page (certified copy)
- Degree completion certificates and graduation diplomas
- Official academic transcripts for each year of study
- Detailed course syllabus or subject descriptions from university calendar
- IELTS Academic or PTE Academic score report
- Official employment reference letters and payslips (for skilled employment claims)
Section 05
The assessment process, step by step
How a CA ANZ application moves from profile review to outcome.
- 01
Syllabus Review
Detailed mapping of curriculum against CA ANZ core knowledge requirements.
- 02
English Preparation
Achieving IELTS 7.0+ or PTE 65+ in all communicative skills.
- 03
Portal Lodgement
Submitting application online via the CA ANZ migration portal.
- 04
Outcome Letter
Receipt of formal assessment outcome valid for 3 years with Home Affairs.
Section 06
Processing time
Standard CA ANZ migration assessment processing is typically 2 to 4 weeks from date of full document receipt.
Fast-track processing may be available during peak periods for urgent cases.
Section 07
Fees
Published CA ANZ rates, as at July 2026. Figures exclude visa charges and MovesEdu professional service fees.
CA ANZ Fee Schedule (AUD)
| Service | Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Full Skills Assessment | $650 AUD |
| Skilled Employment Assessment (Add-on) | $250 AUD |
| Combined Qualification + Employment | $850 AUD |
Fees are subject to change without notice — always confirm current fees on www.charteredaccountantsanz.com before applying.
Section 08
Common reasons for a negative outcome
A negative or partial result can significantly affect your points score and visa eligibility — which is why accurate preparation from the outset matters.
- Degree syllabus missing one or more mandatory core accounting knowledge areas
- Submitting course completion letters without detailed subject syllabus outlines
- English test results below the mandatory 7.0 / 65 band score
- Employment reference letters lacking specific breakdown of duties or weekly hours
Section 09
Why choose MovesEdu Immigration?
MovesEdu provides rigorous accounting syllabus pre-audits to prevent assessment negative outcomes.
Subject Syllabus Pre-Audit: Verifying all mandatory core areas prior to fee payment
Strategic ANZSCO Code Selection: Evaluating General Accountant vs. External Auditor
Employment Reference Structuring: Evidencing tasks against ANZSCO Unit Group 2211
MovesEdu Immigration is an independent migration consultancy. We are not Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Department of Home Affairs, or any Australian government body, and we do not determine or influence assessment outcomes.
Section 10 · Frequently asked questions
CA ANZ, answered.
Both CA ANZ and CPA Australia are approved by Home Affairs to assess the same accounting occupations using identical Department criteria. A positive outcome from either body is equally valid for your PR EOI.
No. You can be assessed based on your university degree (e.g. B.Com + M.Com or MBA) provided your curriculum covers the mandatory core accounting competencies.
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Other Australian assessing authorities
Your assessing body is determined by your nominated ANZSCO occupation.
Get your CA ANZ assessment right, the first time.
A CA ANZ skills assessment is a critical foundation for your Australian PR application — and getting it right the first time saves you time, money and uncertainty.
MovesEdu is a private migration advisory firm. We are not a government body; all final decisions rest with Australian and Canadian immigration authorities.