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CPA.
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B[-v[K 2 [ $n_6 qF-@V25P Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
X;c '[q ;^I*J:] Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
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Q & K C" T;Qp~B CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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