Skills Assessment Authority
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) assesses Accountants, Management Accountants, Taxation Accountants, External Auditors and Internal Auditors, for Australian skilled migration. Visa Plan Lawyers prepares CA ANZ applications and advises on evidence requirements.
Assessment Fees
Set by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Fees are set by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and vary by assessment type. Verify the current fee schedule at https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/become-a-member/migration-assessment/fees-and-processing-times before applying.
Processing Time
Applications are reviewed for completeness within 10 business days; full timeframes vary by assessment type and are published as estimates.
Official Website
www.charteredaccountantsanz.comOccupations assessed by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Accountant (General), Management Accountant, Taxation Accountant and related accounting and finance occupations, assessed as an alternative authority to CPA Australia.
Key Occupations
Accountant (General), Management Accountant, Taxation Accountant, External Auditor, Internal Auditor.
Always verify the designated assessing authority for your specific ANZSCO occupation code on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list before applying.
Assessment requirements
A documentary qualifications assessment
CA ANZ assesses qualifications against the relevant accounting competency standards. A separate Skilled Employment Assessment is available for applicants who wish to claim points-tested work experience.
Evidence required
Applicants provide academic qualifications and supporting documentation for the qualifications assessment. There is no examination as part of the migration skills assessment.
Urgent processing
Urgent processing may be available at no extra fee where the published eligibility conditions are met. Applications are first reviewed for completeness within 10 business days.
Validity
Validity is not stated on the accessible CA ANZ pages. The general Department of Home Affairs three-year usability rule applies to the assessment for visa purposes.
Why Visa Plan for your skill assessment with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)?
Occupation confirmation
We confirm the correct CSOL occupation title and the designated assessing authority for your specific role before you apply, avoiding the cost of an incorrect application.
Application preparation
A complete, well-prepared application reduces the risk of delay or adverse outcome. We advise on documentation requirements, employment reference content, and how to present your qualifications and experience.
Migration strategy
A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a migration plan. We build your complete migration strategy from the assessment through to visa grant or permanent residence.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Migration Lawyers · Last updated: June 2026 · Assessment fee and processing time information is approximate and subject to change. Always verify current fees and processing times directly with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) at https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com before applying. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your circumstances.