T,fI BD: [ rNXQ`/ .yT8NTu~0j CPAs are professionals who command generous salaries. In general, CPAs earn at least 10% more than non-CPA accountants in similar positions. However, factors such as geographic location, years of experience, level of education, and the size and revenue of an employer all play a role in determining the salary of a
CPA.
(vR 9H(# s{ V*1$e~ wn>edn 2010 Projected Accountant Salaries
M,j(=hRJ/E (Large Firms*)
= 5D nR Non-CPA
@
P@c.*}s Salaries Up To
c[}(OH CPA
=H0vE7 {* SalariesUp To
!KKT[28v 53HU. in<Rq"L FZd.L6q at!Y3VywG Senior Manager/Director
J" j.'. $160,250
WqxUX H $176,275
$@\mpw
ANl W$JebW<z( )Fd
HV;K Manager
UE _fpq $112,750
cN! uV-e $124,025
f:zFFpP.j@ X u"R^
OE)~yKy Senior
6,1b=2G $86,750
2:}fe} $95,425
JJV0R}z?TV w.Ezg j
A>VI{ 1 to 3 Years
71#I5*8 $69,250
~5ZvOX6L
2 $76,175
Xf=XBoN| %zC[KE*~ nmlPX7!{$ Up to 1 Year
ZaFb*XRgS $60,000
s/"&9F3 $66,000
[~W`E1, 8 9{HJ9} 1ju#9i`.Wg Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
8T;IZ(s !.7udYmB Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
|(
(zTf 6nDV1O5 Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
C8@TZ[w r%wA&FQ8U CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
d
"BW/%m|g