accountant (general) (ANZSCO 221111)
ANZSCO code 221111. On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List in the Migration (LIN 19/051) instrument, as compiled on 28 March 2026.
- ANZSCO
- 221111
- List
- MLTSSL · Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
- Assessing authority
- CPAA, CAANZ, IPA
Skilled visas this occupation opens
The MLTSSL is the only list that works for a 189 invitation or a family-sponsored 491. An occupation on it can also be used for the 190 and the state-nominated 491.
| Visa | Occupation list fits? |
|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | Yes |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | Yes |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional, state or territory nominated | Yes |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | Yes |
This only answers whether the occupation is on a list that fits the route. The visa’s other requirements are on each visa page.
Source: s 8(1) of the Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Relevant Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019, Compilation No. 5, compiled 28 March 2026. Open the instrument on legislation.gov.au ↗
Assessing authority
The instrument names these bodies as relevant assessing authorities for this occupation (s 10AA):
- CPAA: CPA Australia Ltd · See all occupations for CPAA
- CAANZ: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand · See all occupations for CAANZ
- IPA: Institute of Public Accountants Ltd · See all occupations for IPA
They appear in the instrument with “or” between them.
What to do next
The list is one requirement. These pages cover the rest.
- Points test calculator — Skilled visas 189, 190 and 491: add up the points and compare with the pass mark.
- Subclass 189 vs 190 vs 491: which skilled visa fits?
- State nomination for the 190 and 491: how it works
- 189 Skilled Independent visa
- 190 Skilled Nominated visa
- 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
This page follows the national list in the instrument. State and territory lists and invitation rounds are separate and change on their own, so being on this list does not mean you will be nominated or invited.
Related occupations (ANZSCO 2211)
Rule summary from fact ledger entries:
For advice on your own case, ask a registered migration agent (MARA) or an Australian legal practitioner. Rules change, so always check the official source.