What to include

Identity documents

• Current passport photo page.
• Name change evidence (if applicable): legal documents confirming the change.
• Recent passport-sized photo: colour photo taken within the last 6 months (no selfies). 

Third-Party authorisation

• CA ANZ Third-Party Authorisation form (if someone is applying on your behalf).

English language proficiency

• Evidence that you meet the English language requirement.

Educational qualifications

• Degree certificate: must show award title, institution name, completion year and final grade.
• Official academic transcript (mark sheets): must list all subjects and grades.  

Australian qualifications are only valid when verified via My eQuals platform:

• You can download a cryptographically signed pdf copy of the document from My eQuals platform and upload it via the portal. (These e-records should include a blue ribbon which signifies that the documents have not been altered) or 
• Direct link to access your Academic Transcripts online via My eQuals platform for the studies completed.
  • Please share the credentials using the “Generate a link to my documents” option and specifying the recipient email ([email protected]) in ‘Email’ field on ‘Document sharing’ form. This will send CA ANZ an email with the link to access the document/s.
  • Please also provide the PIN, if applicable, via the portal or email.
  • Ensure the link’s validity period is active when sharing documents.

Professional membership (if applicable)

• Membership certificate.
• Exam results or mark sheets.
• Letter from the accounting body confirming current membership and good standing or membership status, including regulatory and disciplinary information (within the 3 months).
• Degree certificate and academic transcript or mark sheets (if applicable).

Translations

If your documents are not in English, include:

• the original document
• a certified English translation.

In Australia: use a translator accredited by NAATI
Outside Australia: use a certified translator from your country.

The translation must include: 

• Translator’s full name and contact details. 
• Company or department name (if applicable). 
• Certification number or stamp (if applicable). 

Syllabus or course description (for non-accredited degrees)

• Detailed subject content that matches your transcript.
• University/institution name and syllabus date on every page.
• Syllabus relevant to your study period.

Important notes

• Unofficial academic transcripts are not accepted.
• If you received exemptions, include transcripts from the institution where you completed the subject. 
• If you do not have course outlines, contact your university to request them. 
• Online course info is acceptable – include the webpage URL on printed materials.
• If there are differences between your transcript and syllabus, ask your university to confirm the syllabus applies to your study period. 
• Non-English syllabuses must include a certified translation. We only require an official translation of the subject content from the academic transcript that corresponds to our required competency areas. There is no need to translate the entire syllabus. 

If you cannot provide the official syllabus or course description 

You may submit a Statutory Declaration or Affidavit. It must: 

• explain why the official syllabus is unavailable
• include all required details
• be signed by an authorised witness 

In Australia: refer to the list of authorised witnesses.
Outside Australia: contact an Australian Embassy or follow your country’s legal standards.

Digital Commonwealth statutory declarations are accepted. 

Chinese degree verification (if applicable)

For qualifications from Chinese institutions, use an official, authorised Chinese qualification verification service to confirm degree awards and academic transcripts, including an official English translation of the validation. 

If you have a diploma qualification contributing to your bachelor's degree, provide verification and translations of degree awards and academic transcripts.

Consider using VETASSESS for this service and plan according to their processing time. 

Skilled Employment documents (if applicable) 

Refer to our Skilled employment assessment page for full details.

Preparing your documents

Scanning instructions

• Use high-quality colour scans in PDF, JPEG, or PNG.
• File size must be under 20MB. 
• Combine related documents into one PDF per application section. 
• Use 600 DPI resolution.
• Do not encrypt or password-protect files.

Uploading instructions

• Make sure your files meet CA ANZ size and format requirements.
• If your documents are black and white, provide certified true copies.

CA ANZ suspected or confirmed fraud policy

Fraud within skills assessment applications represents a threat to the integrity of the skilled migration program. If false or misleading information, or a bogus document, is suspected or confirmed in your application, CA ANZ will: 

• review your application and allow you to respond within 20 business days. If you need more time, you can ask for an extension.
• issue a not suitable outcome with details of the issue and your response. 
• not refund your application fee. 
• report to the Department of Home Affairs and other relevant skills assessment authorities. 

Additional penalties: 

• 10 year ban on reapplying if identity verification fails
• 3 year ban on reapplying if bogus documents or false or misleading documents are submitted 

You can request a review of the decision within 60 days. Learn more about the review and appeal process.

Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general information purposes and may not take into account detail that could be significant in your particular context. The website and its content is not a substitute for reading and understanding (as applicable) the Chartered Accountants ANZ’s Member Handbook, constitutional documents, legislation, regulations, professional guidelines or other applicable laws, or where necessary, obtaining specific advice regarding a specific issue.