Skilled Migrant Accountancy Workshop

This workshop is for participants in the Skilled Migrant Mentoring Program who want to find employment in Accountancy.

Agenda

  • General introduction on the Accountancy profession in Australia.
  • Accessing websites and downloading relevant information for registration etc.
  • Financial service industries and accountancy careers in Australia – commercial sector, banking industries and public sector employment.
  • Different type of organisations in Australia, general commercial law, industrial legislation, etc and Government organisations handling each of these.
  • General guideline on Taxation ­ Corporation tax, personal tax and the relevant rates and returns.
  • Taxation for Business ­ including STS and GST for small business.
  • Job search websites.
  • Job application skills ­ resume and techniques & tips during interview.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, skilled migrants will be able to:

  • Describe the structure of the Accountancy profession in Australia
  • Access information on professional qualifications, Tax and job vacancies