Finance · ANZSCO 221112
Management Accountant immigration to Australia & Canada
Management accountants support internal decision-making with financial analysis. Eligible across skilled programs; professional assessment applies.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA assess Management Accountant (ANZSCO 221112) against the standard core knowledge areas. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: General draws
Outside the 2026 categories; plan around general rounds or nomination. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Management Accountant applications most often stall
Costing and budgeting duties inside a broader finance role often do not evidence the code cleanly. References need to show management-accounting responsibility rather than general financial reporting.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Management Accountant migration — common questions
Is Management Accountant eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Management Accountant is assessed by CPA Australia / CA ANZ for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA assess Management Accountant (ANZSCO 221112) against the standard core knowledge areas. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Management Accountant fall under in 2026?
Management Accountant generally falls under General draws. Outside the 2026 categories; plan around general rounds or nomination. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Why do Management Accountant skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Costing and budgeting duties inside a broader finance role often do not evidence the code cleanly. References need to show management-accounting responsibility rather than general financial reporting.
What documents does a Management Accountant need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.