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AIPA SMIPA
Program
Info-Pak
Suite 11, 476 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill, VIC 3131
Tel: 61-3-9877 4883
[email protected]
AIPA SMIPA Program
- Introduction -
What is SMIPA?
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting (SMIPA) is designed to assist accounting graduates gain employment in their chosen career.
The program was initiated by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and the three Australian accounting professional bodies - CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants In Australia and Institute of Public
Accountants .
This scheme is a recognised pathway to obtain points toward migration to Australia.
Why study SMIPA?
The SMIPA aims to 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 EEO 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
International students who successfully completed the SMIPA program will be eligible to receive additional migration
points towards permanent residency under the general skilled migration points test.
Who is eligible to undertake the SMIPA program?
Overseas students who have obtained an Australian Accounting Degree, have studied in Australia for at least two years
and submitted an application for the 485 Skilled Graduate Visa.
What is the duration for SMIPA?
The SMIPA program will last for a duration of 44 weeks, including 14 weeks internship placement.
WHY choose AIPA for your SMIPA program ?
Small class size, giving you all the personal attentions you deserve.
AIPA guarantees an internship placement in our clientele base and some accounting firms affiliated with our own
CPA Accounting Practices.
Our class instructors are experienced practicing accountants and industry leaders.
You have the options of day, night or weekend classes. Giving you even more flexibility within your schedule (Subject to enrolment conditions. Please see Start Dates)
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FREE BONUS #1 - Practical Accounting Training With REAL books
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A/R & A/P Payroll Bank Reconciliations End of year adjustments
General ledger reconciliations Preparation of financial reports Inventory
Preparation of BAS and more ...
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FREE BONUS #2 - IELTS test training
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Program Start Dates
For details, please go to http://www.aipatraining.com.au/UK/PAGE_Static_SMIPA.htm
How much ?
The total fees are $8,500 GST inclusive (application is free), it covers all costs of the program, such as :
Manual, handbook, training resources
AAPA on the job training resources
Professional internship and insurance
Certificate
Payment Options
Item
Option #1 - Upfront
Option #2 Monthly Installments
Application Fee
FREE
FREE
Installment Payment Admin. Fee
N/A
$200
Monthly Installments
N/A
1st installment $2,000 plus
6 monthly of $1,000
Total (Incl. GST)
$8,500
$8,700
How to apply?
Step 1 :
Complete the SMIPA application form.
Step 2 :
Attach the following necessary documents
Copy of passport
Copy of Visa 485 or confirmation of Visa 485 Application
Accounting skills assessment report if applicable
Certified English proficiency test results
Certified copies of previous academic results
Curriculum Vitae
Step 3:
Send your application to:
The Australian Institute of Practical Accounting
P.O. Box 1047, Box Hill Vic 3128
Step 4:
If your application is successful, we will contact you and the fee is payable.
AIPA SMIPA Program
- Program outline -
The AIPA SMIPA program will be of at least 500 hours duration, and will consist of four stages:
1.Orientation
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Overview of the SMIPA program
Explanation of the mentoring/coaching program to be provided. Supervisors assigned.
Attendance and participation requirements
Overview of the recruitment scene in Australia
Questions and answers
2. Communication and performance in the Australian Workplace
CPW1:Performance in business meetings
CPW2:Workplace communication
CPW3:Presentations
CPW4:Business writing
CPW5;Reporting to managers
3.Entry and advancement in the Australian Workplace
EAW1:Australian workplace culture
EAW2:Workplace relationships
EAW3:Professional Performance
EAW4:Prepare a tailored job application
EAW5:Interview preparation
4.Twelve Week Professional Internship
This component will provide a total of 224 hours of opportunity to implement and practise the work-ready skills developed in
the previous segment of the SMIPA
By the end of this segment participants will have had the opportunity to carry out their agreed role/tasks in an ethical, accurate
and efficient manner.
They will be able to articulate their understanding of the organisation’s culture, values, policies and procedures and will have
demonstrated their ability to work within those parameters.
Participants will have developed a deeper understanding of the business world and of the role of the various stakeholders.
They will have demonstrated punctuality, appropriate dress and demeanour.
It is difficult to ensure that participants experience the same levels of skills from all host companies, so before the
work experience component, at the AAPA Practice Firm they are given the opportunity to practise a range of accounting tasks that would be met in different industries.
5.Review and Conclusion
In this final phase, mentors, supervisors, facilitators and participants will all be involved in the review process. Performance
feedback will be provided. Strengths and achievements highlighted, challenges identified and future directions indicated.
Final questions will be answered. Ongoing support systems (eg. 3 months telephone technical support, graduate network) and
resources will be outlined and certificates issued.
AIPA SMIPA Program
- Application Form -
The Australian Institute Of Practical Accounting
SMIPA Professional Year (Accounting)
Application Form
澳大利亞高級實用會計學院
SMIPA 會計職業年申請書
Postal : PO Box 1047, Box Hill, VIC 3128 Office : Suite 11, 476 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131 Tel : 03 -9890 8316 Email : [email protected]
Web : www.AIPAtraining.com.au
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?
○ Advertisement
○ Other (Please Indicate) :
○ Website
○ Educational Agent
○ Friend/family
WHO REFERED YOU ?
The name of the person who refered you to AIPA :
INTENDED COMMENCEMENT MONTH
○ JAN
○ JUL
○ FEB
○ AUG
○ MAR
○ SEP
○ APR
○ OCT
○ MAY
○ NOV
○ JUN
○ DEC
PERSONAL DETAILS
○ Mr
○ Mrs
Gender: ○ Male
○ Ms
Last Name:
○ Female
Do you have any type of disability?
First Name:
Date of Birth [DD / MM / YYYY]:
○ Yes
Currently living in: ○ Home country
○ No
If yes, please specify:
○ Australia
Contact Details
In Australia
Contact Details
In your home
country
CONTACT DETAILS
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
PASSPORT AND VISA DETAILS
Country Of Citizenship
(As Shown On Passport):
Country of birth:
Do you hold a current Skilled Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass485)?
○ YES
485 Visa number:
What type of visa do you hold? (Please specify):
Have you applied for a 485 Visa?
○ YES
○ NO
Please provide application reference number:
Please detail your present status:
○ NO
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Do you have a IELTS Score ?
○ YES
Listening
Writing
Reading
Speaking
Overall
Date of Test:
Please detail other English Language Proficiency:
○ NO
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
DATE STARTED
DATE FINISHED
TITLE OF THE COURSE
( EG. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS)
COMPLETED?
(YES / NO )
NAME OF INSTITUTION
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Complete the following employment history and provide employment references or attache your curriculum vitae (resume).
Write NIL if no employment history.
DATE STARTED
DATE FINISHED
EMPLOYER ( EG. ABC PTY LTD)
POSITION
CHECKLIST
Make sure the following are attached
○ Certified academic transcripts with grading system
○ Certified English Proficiency test results
○ Curriculum vitae (resume)
○ 485 Visa or confirmation of application
○ Accounting skills assessment report
○ Passport copy
DECLARATION BY APPLICANT & SIGNATURE
I certify that the information on this form and the supporting documentation are correct and complete. I authorise the Provider to obtain
other details relating to my academic record. I acknowledge that the provision of incorrect information or documentation relating to my
application may result in the cancellation of my enrolment. I further acknowledge that the Provider may make available this information
to Australian Commonwealth and State agencies where authorized or required by law.
Applicant s Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________
FOR AIPA USE ONLY
○ Approved
○ NOT Approved
Approved by & Date:
Remarks:
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