Competency areas
Once the qualification level is confirmed, CA ANZ assesses the individual subjects you have completed.
You need to demonstrate that you have obtained a pass in each of the approved completed subject areas to meet the mandatory competency areas.
Competency areas include:
| Competency Areas | Accountant (General) 221111 Management Accountant 221112 Finance Manager 132211 Corporate Treasurer 221212 |
Taxation Accountant 221113 | External Auditor 221213 |
| Accounting Systems & Processes | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Financial Accounting & Reporting | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Management Accounting | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Finance | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Audit & Assurance | Optional | Optional | Mandatory |
| Business Law | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Taxation Law | Optional | Mandatory* | Optional |
| Economics | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Quantitative Methods | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
*Australian taxation law is compulsory only for Taxation Accountant occupation – local tax law is optional for all other codes.
Australian and New Zealand qualifications
If you have completed an Australian or New Zealand qualification, refer to the CA ANZ Accredited Tertiary Course (ATC) lists, under ‘Related downloads’ section.
Follow these steps:
- Choose the ATC list relevant to the year you started your course.
- Locate your tertiary institution.
- Select your level of qualification from the schedule.
- Check your subject codes and names against the required competency areas in the schedule.
Bridging subjects
You may wish to bridge your knowledge in the mandatory competency areas by:
- Completing additional studies via our CA Foundations Pathway or
- Completing additional studies via CA ANZ’s Accredited Tertiary Courses offered by higher education providers.
Need help?
If you have any questions about migration skills assessment, please contact us.
Get in touchDisclaimer
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 Australian 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.
For our full website terms and conditions click here.
