Hi,
I had a negative result with my NIA application. Most students from the subcontinent have no chance of studying some of the units in their Bachelors degree completed overseas. Tax and company law (which is Australia specific) as well as accounting theory and standards are not (usually) thought in India. . So they told me to get those subjects done and then re -apply. Of course you need just 9 out of the 12 so I just need 1 more to get my accountant buttessment done. (Which I am working on right now)
Jeremy is right in the sense that the three accounting bodies differ a bit. I can tell you for a fact that NIA needs Current accounting issues - standards and theory and they don't accept 'any' Accounting theory subjects. CPA does need just Accounting theory. I have also been told that there are variations between the two bodies in the way they view accounting information system units as well. The best way to try at the NIA, is applying with your existing documents and then getting an buttessment of where you stand. Once that is complete you know what exactly you have to study - and then work towards it, preferably from an Australian Uni through correspondence. You just need to pay $ 100 as the re-buttessment fee the next time. If you need further clarification, speak to the Melbourne office of the NIA or mail them. They are very helpful and quick. Hope this helps.
Cheers Orange
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