Just thinking about it since ppl say can make load of money.

I sat for both as I needed both. And no, the general is definitely easier. For the speaking module it is roughly the same but they ask a lot more detailed questions in academic. For reading, i completed the test in 30-40 minutes in general and took up almost 50-60 minutes for academic. Listening is easier for general as well. Writing is roughly the same I feel. So general is definitely easier in my opinion.

Okay thanks! Planning to retake soon..!

cool! Thanks!

Hello... You are absolutely right. I can confirm that you do not need 3 years of work experience to get 189 for accountant. You accounting degree from Monash is sufficient to get a positive skill assessment from Cpa. I think a lot of people including some migration agents do not understand that the work experience falls under the employment assessment category which is an optional / complementary assessment by Cpa/icaa/ipa if you want to claim additional points for pr application purposes.

All you need to do is focus on your ielts to get a band 8 and pray they don't change any rules for accountants... i heard rumours that accoutant may need 65 points instead of 60 to get invitation. you may want to check further on this.

I would think that you should take ielts to get a band 8 and put in your application asap. The rules changes every year and the best way is still to secure your pr asap.

Employment wise, it may take some time to get a job in your field but there are any cafes and restaurant around for you to take up a temporary job which would pay enough for you to live comfortably while waiting to get a permanent job. All the best!

This post has been edited by evieta: May 16 2016, 06:24 AM

I think u need to do a lot more research and reading instead of just listening to certain ppl.

For one, Oz will very unlikely award u a PR for kutip epal.
Ppl who say can earn a lot of money frm kutip epal:
- single and live like a dog in poor quality accom to save money
- do back breaking work in remote locations, exposed to outdoor elements
- earn minimum wage by Oz standards (but may seem a lot cos convert to RM)

Not remotely even enough if u want to live here long term and raise a family.

This post has been edited by shazam7: May 16 2016, 08:42 AM

yeah I know. I have few friend living in OZ currently, and when they were studying, they do kutip apple on the weekend or summecr holiday. so I only listen to those who live there so that i can tumpang their house once I decided to go there and kutip apple.

big difference bro... your friends are already there and picking fruits is just for side income

you on the other hand purposely buy an airticket to go there just to earn some quick bucks for 1 year?

hmm you are right. currently an engineer at a telco company. if compare the salary to those who have been kutiping apple is quite low. why not go kutip apple right ? haha. But somehow it was just a thought on it.

you convert of course la... i picked cherries for almost a month after graduating, AUD2.8k and that was more than 10 years ago

but frankly bro, you can't do much with the money earned from fruit picking for 1 year...
what you gain is just a fully paid 4 season holiday (since you need return tix, eat and a place to stay) and maybe an iPhone when you get back... and there goes 1 year

Maybe you can consider applying into one of the telco out there in Aussie since you have the prior experience. Unless you're not planning to settle down there, then you can opt for a long holiday with part time like kutip apple.

I dont think any of the telco company there would like to hire Malaysian telco company because our technology is so slow meng. oh btw just in case i want to apply. can u teach me how ?

Honestly, i don't have any tips. Just deposit your resume and if there are any openings providing you're the right candidate, they'll contact you which could probably take up to couple of months time. This is just based on my personal experience and also would be my first time stepping in to Australia. I have no idea how it looks like over there as well.

Yup.. praying very hard too since this coming July 1st is gonna be sort of like my "judgement day" as my Monash results is only releasing on the 11th June. And yes, I have also heard rumours saying Accountants may need 65 points.. Hopefully that's not the case.

Yeah, that's one of the option I'm considering, just a little afraid that I may not be able to land a permanent job related to my degree is what makes me hesitate/uncertain or perhaps insecurity you may name it. Thanks!

Yeah do that and in your resume it'd be Engineer --> pick apple for a year --> job you apply afterwards. I bet Asian employers don't like this.

lol why must include kutip apple in the resume ?

No way u can get 189/190 with your current situation. Trust me. Please read the skill assessment 1st. My wife is chartered accountant but she's not using her pro as primary applicants as is much harder. so using mine as primary coz my professional requirement is lower.

Point contribution on experience:-

Aust:-
1 year = 5 points
3 years = 10 points
5 years = 15 points

Overseas:-
3 years = 5 points
5 years = 10 points
8 years = 15 points

My case is i claimed 15 points based on my malaysia working experience which is 9 years.

I'm not trying to pour you cold water but you're unlikely to get any visa approval. My advice is get as many working experience as possible. Don't worry, the point system and requirement always change. Plenty of chance to apply.

employers will ask why you stop work for 1 year

Dai lou ar, no visa for him how can he worked??? Door also don't have

actually why not?
age 25-32 = 30 points
IELTS band 8 in all = 20 points
degree = 15 points
65 already

u can always said other things such as travelling, dont be so naive and say that i go work oz ma kutip apple coz money heaven. mana boleh. pandai pandai pikir la. if u got good experience the 1 year gap tutup mata sahaja