Skills assessments are issued by assessing authorities. These ensure a migrant’s qualifications, skills and experience meet work standards in Australia.

Skills assessments are mandatory for some visa subclasses.

Once a skills assessment is complete, applicants are issued an outcome letter. Applicants can also use this letter when applying for a job.

CA ANZ assesses various accounting occupations:

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

ANZSCO information

The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) outlines skill levels, qualifications and experience required for various occupations.

For detailed definitions, you can refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics with the relevant ANZSCO code.

ANZCO and OSCA codes

Currently, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is used as the tool to define the occupations that feature on the Skilled Occupation Lists (e.g. Core Skills Occupation List – CSOL) for skilled migration. CSOL is benchmarked to the November 2022 release of ANZSCO.

This will not be impacted after OSCA’s release on 6 December.

Assessing Authorities will continue to operate and deliver against the ANZSCO codes for migration purposes.

Transitioning to OSCA will require significant planning and updates to instruments. No changes will take place in the near term.

Skills assessments provided by CA ANZ

Qualification assessment 

• Qualification comparability
  • Establishes the comparability of educational and professional qualification in the Australian Qualification Framework Bachelor’s Degree.
• Competency areas
  • Assesses coverage of mandatory competency areas required for the nominated occupation.
• English language
  • Confirms English language proficiency.

Skilled employment assessment

• Work experience
  • Assesses whether the work experience is relevant and meets the required skill level, when applicable.
  • To apply, you must have a valid and suitable qualification assessment outcome under the same nominated occupation from CA ANZ.
• Skilled employment assessment is optional. While not mandatory, an assessment may enable you to claim points for skilled employment in your visa application. Determination of the points remains at the discretion of the Department of Home Affairs.

Combined qualification and skilled employment assessment

• Qualification comparability
  • Establishes the comparability of educational and professional qualification in the Australian Qualification Framework Bachelor’s Degree.
• Competency areas
  • Assesses coverage of mandatory competency areas required for the nominated occupation.
• English language
  • Confirms English language proficiency.
• Work experience
  • Assesses whether the work experience is relevant and meets the required skill level, when applicable.

CA ANZ’s role and responsibilities

CA ANZ undertakes assessments of prospective migrants’ qualifications, skills, and experience to ensure they meet Australian occupational standards.

CA ANZ adheres to the Guidelines for Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities from the Australian Government, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, including through participation in quality assurance activities.

CA ANZ aligns assessment standards with industry requirements and Australian Government skills recognition policies and international obligations in skills recognition.

CA ANZ does not advise on migration or visa requirements. Direct such enquiries to the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs.

Understand your personal visa requirements

Before submitting your skills assessment application to CA ANZ, ensure that you understand the details of your personal visa requirements as set by the Department of Home Affairs.

You should read all of the available information about the visa you are interested in applying for. This will allow you to determine if you need to submit a skills assessment and when you need to obtain it.

You may also consider engaging the services of a registered migration agent (MARA) to assist you with your visa application.

Appointing a Migration Agent

You have the option to appoint a Migration Agent to submit your skills assessment application on your behalf.

It is entirely at your discretion whether you choose to use a migration agent or not.

If you decide to appoint a migration agent, you will need to submit the CA ANZ Third-Party Authorisation form to authorise, change, or remove the migration agent’s details.

Skills assessment application process

Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances, details or requirements. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) does not provide specific advice in relation to migration or visa requirements. Enquiries relating to visa, points table and migration requirements should be directed to the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs. You should seek independent professional advice regarding your specific circumstances and consult with the Department of Home Affairs as necessary.

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