ACCA unlocks AU, UK, EU, Middle East, Singapore, HK, and PH. CPA AU via mutual recognition later. The credential that compounds most over time.
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Finance × Systems hybrid expertise
The overlap of finance fluency and automation depth is rare and hard to replicate. Keep building both sides simultaneously — this is the differentiator.
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Location-independent income base
Remote AU clients plus freelance automation work. Internal Sunshine is the first proof point. Build 2–3 clients over 12 months.
Rate trajectory
Right now
$2.6k/mo
~$15/hr
PHP 150k/mo
$31k/yr
→
Year 1 target
$6–7.7k/mo
~$35–45/hr
PHP 345–441k/mo
$72–92k/yr
→
Year 3 target
$9.2–11k/mo
~$58–70/hr
PHP 537–633k/mo
$110–132k/yr
Focus
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Action Now01
ACCA — Chartered Certified Accountant
Go to accaglobal.com → Student → Apply Now. Upload MSU-IIT transcript. List 10 years finance experience for maximum exemptions. Exemption assessment is free.
→ "ACCA Student" on resume softens CA/CPA gates immediately.
In Progress02
CFI FPAP — Financial Planning & Analysis Professional
Enrolled June 2026 via Corporate Finance Institute. Currently active.
Up Next03
CFI FMVA — Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
Natural progression from FPAP. Same platform, same study rhythm. Start after FPAP completes.
Planned04
CMA — Certified Management Accountant (IMA)
Globally recognised, no CA/CPA sponsor needed. ~USD $1,500 total. Strong signal for FC and Finance Manager roles in AU.
Planned05
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
Formalises what is already in production — Cloud Run, Scheduler, Secret Manager. ~USD $200 exam.
Planned06
Xero Partner Advisor — Professional
Upgrade from current Advisor Levels 1 & 2. Signals deeper platform expertise to AU employers and clients.
Planned07
Google Workspace Administrator
Free learning path. Relevant to MSP and reseller background. Good signal for AU SMB roles.
Planned08
Stripe Partner Certification
Validates the OSH Stripe migration work. Do after the implementation is fully complete and stable.
CareerTransition & job search
Active
Job search — Head of Finance / Finance Manager / FC
Target: remote AU or global companies. Strong fit: AU SMB, ops-heavy, tech-forward. Not a fit: Big 4 requiring CA/CPA already completed.
Applied
Internal Sunshine Psychology — Ops & Automation
Melbourne-based psychology practice. Halaxy + Gmail + MS Office. AUD $20/hr to start, rate review at 60–90 days.
To Do
Update LinkedIn to reflect career transition
Headline: Finance Systems Engineer → Operations & Finance Automation. Add "ACCA Student" once enrolled.