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Skilled Migration - SMIPA

Skilled Migration Internship Program ACCOUNTING.

 PROFESSIONAL YEAR ACCOUNTING.

The Skilled Migration Internship Program: Accounting (SMIPA) is a professional year program approved by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), available to overseas students who have an Australian accounting degree qualification as a result of at least two years' study in Australia. 

SMIPA involves: 

• a minimum of 45 weeks' training, including a 12-week internship placement with a relevant host company
• professional development and practical hands-on learning with an emphasis on workplace preparation: culture, ethics and expectations
• recognition as a pathway for 485 graduate visa holders seeking permanent residency under general skilled migration
• Successful completion of SMIPA may attract additional points under the general skilled migration points test.

SMIPA was developed by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants, and is delivered by registered providers who have been approved by all three professional accounting bodies.
The professional accounting bodies do not have a financial interest, direct or indirect in SMIPA, and do not gain any financial benefit from SMIPA. Enrolment in any of the accounting bodies’ professional programs is independent of an individual’s participation in SMIPA or any other DIAC approved pathways to permanent residency.

Special Migration Assistance

Queensland International Business Academy (QIBA) is proud to announce a strategic alliance with HUNT MIGRATION, Australia’s Leading Immigration Law Firm.  Hunt Migration deliver migration services across the entire suite of Australian visas through to Tribunal and Federal Court reviews.  As part of our strategic alliance Hunt Migration has agreed to offer EXCLUSIVELY for QIBA SMIPA – Professional Year ACCOUNTING students the following migration/visa legal services:

• 1 on 1 assessment and migration plan
• Graduate skilled 485 preparation and filing (or review if already filed)
• Expression of Interest preparation and filing with DIAC
• Skills Assessment preparation and filing
• Skilled visa application (once invited) preparation and filing (for all dependants on students visa)
• Subclass 457 or employer sponsored visa if offered sponsorship by employer
• Total price $2500.00 plus GST (filing fees paid by students directly as required)
• Pay by instalment over ten months

For more information please contact huntmigration@qiba.qld.edu.au

SMIPA aims to achieve learning outcomes that would enhance the ability of a graduate to:

• work within Australian legislative requirements applicable to workplaces and operations
• work safely and participate in occupational safety, health and environment processes
• work effectively within the organisation's requirements, including those for equal employment opportunity and diversity
• communicate effectively in the workplace
• participate in a team
• provide effective client service
• apply occupation-specific knowledge and skills to professional work situations
• implement strategies to manage their personal career development

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
SMIPA is an option for overseas students who have obtained an Australian accounting degree qualification as a result of at least two years' study in Australia and hold or have applied for a 485 Graduate visa.
Graduates of Australian accounting degree programs will continue to have the option to complete the Skilled Migration Internship Program: Accounting (SMIPA) and gain an assessment that can be used to apply for general skilled migration (GSM). The professional accounting bodies wish to reassure graduates of Australian accounting degree programs that you still have an opportunity to increase their English language proficiency and/or to complete this recognised professional year program.
From 1 July, 2010, graduates of Australian accounting degree programs who receive an assessment showing that you have:

• a formal qualification assessed as being at least comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree
• completion of at least 9 out of the 12 core knowledge areas at tertiary level, inclusive of the compulsory core knowledge areas relevant to your nominated ANZSCO occupation code
• IELTS Academic or General Test Report Form (TRF) to show you have a band score of at least six (6) on each of the four (4) components – speaking, reading, listening and writing

will be able to use your assessment to apply for a 485 visa. You will be able to use the 485 visa period to either gain an IELTS Academic band score of at least seven (7) and/or to complete the Skilled Migration Internship Program: Accounting (SMIPA). 

WHERE ARE QIBA SMIPA CLASSES OFFERED?
During 2013 QIBA will offer SMIPA classes on a Saturday &/or Sunday at the following locations:

Location Dates January 2013- June 2013
Location Dates July 2013- December 2013
Course Locations

Location Dates January 2013- June 2013

Location Dates July 2013- December 2013

Course Locations

WHAT ARE THE FEE AND PAYMENT OPTIONS?

The fees listed below (Schedule 1) are current for the period ending 31^st March 2013.  New fees will apply from 1^st April 2013 (Schedule 2).  All confirmation of enrolments issued prior to 1^st April 2013 with the Schedule 1 fees be will remain valid.

Schedule of fees (applicable from 1st April 2013)

Please Note: 
1.  A non-refundable Application Fee of $250 is also payable at the time of lodging your application. Your application will not be processed until such time as you pay your application fee.
2.  To be eligible for the respective discount for Options A, B & C you must pay the respective instalment on time and in full. Late or partial payment of the respective instalment due will automatically cancel the discount and the full fee will apply. 

Course Fees include:

• Workshops & program resources
• Networking events
• Professional Internship and insurances (12 weeks)
• Orientation and closing ceremony
• Graduation ceremony and certificates

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

 You will need to supply certified copies of the following documents to support your application

• Passport
• Written evidence of applying for a Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)
• English proficiency test results (IELTS)
• Academic transcript evidencing completion of your Accounting Degree with minimum of 2 years study in Australia
• Successful qualifications assessment for migration purposes from one of the Australian professional accounting bodies

On which day will the SMIPA course be offered?
Participants will be required to attend on average, 8 hours per week over the 33 week coursework component:  Classes are held on either a Saturday or Sunday  (8:30am to 12:30pm, 1:15pm to 4:15pm, 4:45pm to 5:45pm) 

SMIPA Program Schedule:
Weeks
32    Orientation & Coursework, followed by
12    Internship Placement, followed by
  1    The Profession, Review and Presentations.
45    Total weeks 

SMIPA Course Content
Orientation Session
Professional Workplace Skills for Accountants

• Verbal skills
• Non-verbal skills
• Written Communication
• Group Dynamics
• Business Environment and Information
• Workplace Skills
• Career Planning and Employment

Mentoring/Coaching (coursework and internship)

• Support
• Assistance
• Advice

Work Experience Component

• Relevant workplace environment identified
• State and Federal Legislative Requirements to be met
• Roles and Responsibilities of each party agreed
• Clear delineation of relevant work activities agreed
• Necessary Documentation Completed
• Monitoring and Reporting of Participant Progress
• Regional influences

Concluding Session

• Review Progress and Achievements and provide Progress Report on coursework and internship
• Final Questions and Answers
• Presentation by Representatives of the 3 Professional Accounting Bodies
• Certificate Issuance

Internship Placement
Expectations of SMIPA Intern:

1. The Intern will be treated as any other employer of the host and is required to abide by the host employer’s:
   • Work practices
   • Work timetables
   • Working hours and punctuality
   • OHSE policies
   • Codes of practice including dress codes, courtesy and respect
2. The intern will be covered by insurance for injury as a consequence of internship workplace injury
3. The intern is able to cease internship and transfer to an alternative internship with permission from QIBA only if there is a genuine and valid cause to do so. Failure to adhere to host employer workplace requirements may lead to cancellation of the internship.
4. The intern is expected to work whilst receiving no salary or wage from the host employer
5. Interns agree to strict confidentiality in relation to any information relating to the host employer

Responsibilities of the Intern:

1. Follow punctuality and host workplace practices
2. Follow professional and ethical codes of behaviour
3. Maintain regular contact with QIBA’s internship manager via email and telephone
4. To work the minimum hours and weeks required by the QIBA SMIPA requirements
5. To keep a journal or written summary of the internship experience

 

QIBA SMIPA students have gained valuable entry level accounting experience from internships sourced from a diverse range of professional practices, companies and organisations.  For example:

 

·        Aboriginal Land Councils

·        Australian Professional Educators

·        Austwise Financial Services

·        Alzheimer’s Association

·        Base Backpackers

·        Beveles Investments & Services

·        Cybre Associates

·        KPA Developments

·        Lady Davidson Private Hospital

·        Pinnacle Partners Chartered Accountants

·        Professional Development and Learning Academy

·        Provent Property Developments

·        Rahman Chartered Accountants

·        S & S Accounting and Financial Services

·        Taxpreso Chartered Accountants

·        Thrifty Car Rentals

·        World Certification Institute

 

How to secure your place in a QIBA SMIPA program?  

Step 1

Read the QIBA Refund Policy &  Download and complete the application form

Step 2
Ensure you attach the following necessary documents to your application

• Certified Copy of your passport
• Certified Copy of Visa 485 or confirmation of Visa 485 Application 
• Certified English proficiency test results (IELTS)
• Certified copies of previous academic results
• Certified copy of your academic assessment by one of the Australian professional accounting bodies

Step 3:
Send your application:
 

By post to:
SMIPA Coordinator - Queensland International Business Academy
PO Box 609 Coolangatta Gold Coast Queensland 4225 Australia
 

Or by email to:   Send Via Email Here
 

Or deliver in person to QIBA:

Queensland International Business Academy
Level 2, Showcase On The Beach
Marine Parade, Coolangatta, Gold Coast, QLD, 4225

ALL QIBA SMIPA applications are now being processed by our authorized marketing Agent

EXCEL BUSINESS GROUP Pty Ltd  Ph:02 9269 0070   or   Mble: 0411 555 960

http://www.excelbusinessgroup.com.au/ 

Step 4:
Pay the $250 SMIPA Application (non-refundable) Fee to QIBA.  Click for payment options