Y5A~E#zw OKuD" { } e^eJ 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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& ' | K.k6 v<rF'D2 +KK$0pL -$Y8!5 4 Senior Manager/Director
#*IVlchA"B $160,250
.e[Tu|qo $176,275
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pD`/_-=^h $112,750
m$UvFP1>u1 $124,025
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nW;kcS*A $86,750
f>iuHR*EXB $95,425
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'qeP6}M $69,250
-Q[g/% $76,175
w-FnE}"l _,; %mK 8Pmwzpk02 Up to 1 Year
Ygj6(2 $60,000
#qL9{ P<} $66,000
e9@(/+ = t+ (' `q ?RF+ Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
O8 RzU g& '"O&J}s; Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
??xlA-E ;<6 "JP>0 Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
.P/xs4 ]6~k4 CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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