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CPA.
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bJs9X/E $160,250
e1P"[|9>R $176,275
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0wS+++n$5 $112,750
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ZK)%l~J $60,000
dUsxvho $66,000
o6p98Dpg A~mum+[5 xMBaVlEN Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
P~ &$l2 YID4w7| Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
~zw]5| $kQ~d8 O Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
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