ACCOUNTING PYP

The Accounting Professional Year Program (Accounting PYP), is a work readiness program approved by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). It is available to overseas students with an Australian accounting degree of at least two years study with an Australian university.

The program provides valuable professional experience in an approved Australian workplace and ensures participants complete relevant accounting tasks. The professional development and practical learning focusses on preparing for work, including culture, ethics and expectations.

The Accounting PYP consists of at least 44 weeks' training, including classroom study for 32 weeks and a 12-week internship placement. It is recognised as a pathway to permanent residency under the general skilled migration (GSM) for 485 visa holders.

Successful completion of the Accounting PYP may earn additional points under the GSM points test. Membership of one of the professional accounting bodies is not a requirement to complete Accounting PYP and is independent of any DHA approved pathway to permanent residency.

Partnering to oversee the Accounting PYP are Australia’s leading accounting professional bodies – Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants. These three professional accounting bodies approve all providers registered to deliver the program. 

• A minimum of 44 weeks' training, including 32 weeks classroom study and a 12-week internship placement providing valuable work experience in an approved Australian workplace completing relevant accounting tasks
• Professional development and practical hands-on learning, with an emphasis on workplace preparation: culture, ethics and expectations
• Recognition as a pathway for 485 visa holders seeking permanent residency under GSM

• Have you obtained an accounting degree as a result of at least two years study with an Australian university?
• Do you hold a 485 visa or similar with full work and study rights?
• Have you obtained an English language score of IELTS 6 (or equivalent PTE, TOEFL iBIT or Cambridge Advanced English scores) in each band?

Then you may be eligible to enrol in the Accounting PYP. Go to the Providers page to find out where you can study the Program.