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CPA.
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o$,e#q)8 (hIy31Pf Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
KoTQc0b! YW^sf,zQ Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
wRj&k(?* .T^e8 CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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