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c=jI.=mi3 $160,250
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faL^=CAe $95,425
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Cf1wM:K|8 ]RrP !|^ (zTI)EV Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
He71h(BHm Y4~wNs6 Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
7L~ zI>2 ,0<F3h Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
O3w_vm' &"j).Ogm4 CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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