Professional Year (SMIPA)
Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting (SMIPA)
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SMIPA has been developed by Australia’s three professional accounting bodies – CPA Australia , the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants. The rationale of the SMIPA program is to provide professional development and enhance workplace communication skills relevant to the Australian business context and the Accounting profession.
A combination of formal education and a structured internship placement in an accounting role will provide participants with an integrated and practical application of their skills.
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The SMIPA program is divided into the following 6 areas:
1. Orientation
The program Orientation will provide participants with an overview of course elements, objectives, expectations and participants’ responsibilities.
2. Workplace Culture and Communication Skills
Through a series of workshops, participants will develop skills in:
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Written business communications
- Group dynamics
- Business ethics and conflict management
- Career planning and personal development
3. Formal Training
The core learning outcomes will be delivered by highly experienced lecturers supported by industry experts as guest speakers. Key focus areas are:
- Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities including occupational health and safety legislation, negotiation skills, team work and conflict resolution
- Exposure to the Australian work environment and ethics
- Preparing for job applications and interviews
- Awareness of equal employment opportunity rights and cross-cultural practices
- Developing language and communication skills including writing workplace documents
- Delivering quality customer service
4. 13-week Professional Internship
Each participant will gain valuable work experience through an industry placement in an accounting role. Participants will be supported by experienced mentors.
5. Evaluation & Conclusion
At the end of the program, participants will provide feedback on industry placements, address final queries or issues, discuss support services and resources available and investigate current employment opportunities.
6. Completion & Qualification
On successful completion of the AMI Education Professional Year program participants will:
- Obtain a Professional Year Certificate that is endorsed by the three accounting professional bodies
- Be able to attract additional migration points for the purpose of applying for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa. Individuals should contact DIAC for specific information about their potential allocation of points.
Program Fees
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting
Application, non-refundable fee $200 AUD
Course Fee $ 12,000 AUD
Total $ 12,200 AUD
Program Fees include:
- Workshops & Program Resources
- Networking Events
- Formal Training resources
- Professional Internship and Insurances (13 weeks)
- Orientation & Graduation Ceremony
- Certificates
Additional Information
The Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting is a 44 week program. To be eligible you must be the holder of, or have applied for, a Skilled Graduate (Temporary) visa Subclass 485.
Timetable
Students attend classes two nights per week currently they are run from 5.30pm to 9.30pm Tuesday and Thursday at our main campus located at 303 Collins Street Melbourne
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How to apply
Step 1
Complete the SMIPA application form.
Step 2
Ensure you attach the following necessary documents
- Copy of passport
- Copy of 485 visa or confirmation of submitting 485 visa application
- Accounting skills assessment report (provisional accepted)
- Certified English proficiency test results (at least IELTS 6.0)
- Certified copies of previous academic results
- Curriculum Vitae
Step 3
By mail:
Send your application and cheque for the application fee (payable to AMI Education Pty. Ltd.) to:
AMI Education (SMIPA)
Level 4, 303 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC. Australia 3000
By fax: +61 3 8610 4100
By E-mail:
Scan your application and required documents and forward to applications@ami.vic.edu.au. If applying by fax or email, original application form and cheque for the application fee (payable to AMI Education Pty Ltd) must be forwarded to AMI Education (SMIPA) to confirm your application.
If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of offer from AMI Education. When you accept this offer, you will be welcomed as a valued participant of the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting.
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