%v)O!HC} Dlqvz|X/ S";c7s 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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9V( L~|_C Rw (j?ckah%V +*L<"@ Gw-y6e'|Y Senior Manager/Director
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9oQ$w?=#$ as3*49^9 yIYQ.-DkS+ Manager
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q1pB~eg5 $86,750
l/-qVAd!q $95,425
S\L^ZH?[2 W$xW9u8@+( U(/8dCyyY 1 to 3 Years
&oxHVZJ $69,250
Ubm]V{7 $76,175
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T^Ol=QCu $60,000
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hip't@.uE (f;.`W Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
tUi@'%>=5 {Y|?~ha# Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
MO%+rf0~w aGNbCm Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
xX.kKEo"d .iYp9?t CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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