)+ 6v {GKy'/[ 1 z&L y3 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.
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2<`.#zIds SalariesUp To
|,#t^'S! pl5P2&k u)ev{)$TM by'DQ 00 vKq^D(&cl Senior Manager/Director
f;&]:2.j $160,250
e'*`. ^ $176,275
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t*6}Cl $112,750
3' ~gv i I $124,025
?gO8kPg/D o\88t){/kB MZpK~c1` Senior
`+zWu 55; $86,750
^ K7ic,{ $95,425
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@WQK>-=(3 $69,250
~ _9n .C $76,175
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2+cNo9f $60,000
[U@ *1 $66,000
nI/kw%< 277ASCWLkU Qd_Y\PzS Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
h'i{&mS_b l"{Sm6:;- Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
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!PMU O\y o7TN,([W CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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