Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA)

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You’ve studied hard to gain the technical skills and knowledge you need for a career in
Accounting. Now the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting (SMIPA) can help
you to integrate into the workplace culture and to develop communication skills that you would need to get an accounting job in Australia. The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has introduced a ‘Professional Year’ as a pathway for Australian-based international students to gain additional points for migration to Australia to work in high-demand occupations. The Professional Year is a 12-month ‘job-readiness’ program designed to equip you with the professional skills needed for a successful career in the Australian workforce. The Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting (SMIPA) is one of the Professional Year Programs available to university graduates.

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Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting (SMIPA) SMIPA has been developed by Australia’s three
professional accounting bodies – the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia and the National Institute of 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. 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 10 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 Amount (AUD)
Application, non-refundable fee $ 200
Course Fee $ 12,000
Total $ 12,200

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.
Secure your place in the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting:

Step 1
Complete the SMIPA application form.

Step 2
Ensure you attach the following necessary documents
• Copy of passport
• Copy of Visa 485 or confirmation of Visa 485 Application
• Accounting skills assessment report
• Certified English proficiency test results
• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting?
The Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting is a 12-month ‘job-readiness’ program introduced to assist Accounting graduates in obtaining relevant workplace skills in their chosen occupation and effectively increase their employability, in turn helping to address Australia’s skill shortages in the Accounting industry.

Who can apply to do the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting?
The Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting is aimed at Accounting graduates who have been issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa.

Can Australian citizens who are graduates and permanent residents who are graduates also apply to do the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting?
Yes, however the program is a full fee paying program
and HECS does not apply.

Does completion of the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting guarantee permanent residency?
No, but a person who successfully completes the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting may be
awarded 10 migration points under the General Skills Migration points test (as at March 2009).

Does successful completion of the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting guarantee employment?
No. The aim of the program is to prepare recent accounting graduates with the professional skills required for a career in Australia. It does not guarantee employment.

How is the Skilled Migration Internship Program – Accounting structured?
The program is delivered over a minimum of 44 weeks and a maximum of 12-months, with a 13-week Professional Internship.

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