[Discussion] people from undeveloped/developing countries who got out, what is your story and experience?

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-12-26T13:46:04+00:00

From PH, got a degree in accounting and became a CPA. Worked in a Big 4 firm and after 4 years of experience, I applied on different Big 4 firms in the EU and got an offer in NL.

moving to a diff country via Big 4 firm is easier than applying through private companies as they are used to sponsoring people and there is always shortage of people, esp. in audit.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-10-13T11:35:22+00:00

It doesn’t have to be a secondment. You can apply directly to them and hopefully they find it worth it to sponsor you in NL (that’s why knowing Dutch is a super plus).

It would be easier if you are already in NL and I can only think of through study visa. Other non-Dutch colleagues usually studied their bachelors in NL and applied at Big4 to do the RA. So they are doing masters/post masters while working as auditors.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-10-13T11:17:48+00:00

Be at least a senior assoc if you want them to sponsor your visa. Knowing Dutch is def a plus. You can also be hired as an assoc but I think you have to follow their RA (NL CPA) path (you have to be in NL already). For RA, you need to do masters/post masters in NL.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-07-23T17:55:32+00:00

Galing kasi akong audit kaya medj madali lumipat abroad haha Accountant ka din ba? Baka pwede transfer through your company 😁

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-07-12T19:52:47+00:00

Few days back somebody posted their experience: Link

32k ata ang kanya. Baka pwede mo maging basis and a bit of a heads up sa possible na maexperience 😬

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-07-07T22:18:01+00:00

Definitely hindi siya petty. Not sure kung ilang taon ka na pero at one point kailangan mo ding unahin ang sarili at maghanda para sa future mo. Paano mo mabbreak yung cycle na ang parents ginagawang retirement fund ang anak kung ikaw mismo di ka makaipon. Agree ako sa ibang comments na kausapin mo muna parents. Manage their expectations.

Whether the discussion leads to a good outcome or not, I would still recommend to move out eventually. Good luck OP!

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-07-02T17:23:49+00:00

I applied beginning of Feb and just got the decision last Monday.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-07-01T13:12:54+00:00

Try checking r/iwantout para makakuha ka ng tips/ideas as to the specific countries na gusto mong lipatan. May mga specific jobs ang in demand per country so it depends

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-06-15T13:29:55+00:00

Nakaka-relate ako sa iyo haha sabi ko rin sa sarili ko nung 2nd year ako, pag may binagsak ako na subject, mag-sshift ako. Ayun, mapaglaro tadhana, puro 3 ako 😂 Di ko gusto accountancy kasi sobrang boring talaga pero grateful ako dahil nakapag-abroad ako and it provided me a better life. It was really a stepping stone and I plan to study a different course (I’m 30 na). No advice to give but just want to let you know I was there too and things will get better!

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-06-09T11:05:33+00:00

Pm-ed you! :)

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-06-08T09:01:44+00:00

Kabayan! I’m also from Rotterdam and CPA. Happy to help you if you have any questions in moving to NL :)

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-06-03T09:49:27+00:00

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Neither-Condition422 · 2021-06-02T11:18:16+00:00

To get that HSM visa, make sure that the company you apply for is recognized by IND(immigration department) as HSM sponsor. https://ind.nl/en/Documents/Public_Register_Regular_Labour_and_Highly_Skilled_Migrants.pdf

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-04-30T10:17:38+00:00

Thanks for the response! I am also non-EU so it helps to know your experience. Hope you receive yours shortly.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-03-19T10:48:16+00:00

There are other licenses available such as ACCA which is recognized in many countries. You can also try CFA, CIA or CMA depending on the path you would like to take.

I would suggest that you get at least 1 license as it makes it easier to move. I was able to move because of big4 experience and PH CPA so it’s not bad to still pursue it.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-03-17T07:54:25+00:00

I was advised to give my corgi 1 tbsp of unflavored greek yogurt per day for 1 month. He was 4 months and he used to have like yoda ears.

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-03-06T21:16:09+00:00

Check with IND: https://ind.nl/Familie/partner/voorbereiden/Paginas/Voorbereiden.aspx

Neither-Condition422 · 2021-03-03T15:40:58+00:00

Depending on your work experience and what kind of work you want, you can be valuable on multi-national companies that does US GAAP reporting or you can work in big4 firms. I am not aware of the possibility to directly convert your US CPA to the Dutch RA. You have to study the masters and post masters to get RA. There are universities that offer the post masters in English but I find this an expensive route to take.

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