SMIPA
The Skilled Migration Internship Program: Accounting (SMIPA) is a professional year program approved by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), available to overseas students who have an Australian accounting degree qualification as a result of at least two years’ study in Australia.
SMIPA involves:
- A minimum of 44 weeks’ training, including a 12-week internship placement with a relevant host company
- Successful completion of SMIPA may attract additional points under the GSM points test.
- SMIPA was developed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants. It is delivered by registered providers who have been approved by all three professional accounting bodies.
- Enrolment in any of the accounting bodies’ professional programs is independent of an individual’s participation in SMIPA or any other DIBP-approved pathways to permanent residency.
Does CPA Australia provide the SMIPA?
No. The SMIPA is overseen by the three professional accounting bodies. The program is delivered by registered providers who have been jointly approved by the three bodies.
Approved SMIPA providers
Australian Technology and Management College (ATMC): Melbourne, Sydney is approved SMIPA provider.
(ATMC CRICOS CODE: 03013D)