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CPA.
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Hc@_@G $112,750
1ig*Xp[ $124,025
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JNXzZ4U $95,425
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M*qE)dZjS $69,250
kr~n5WiAZ $76,175
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[ dVBsi $60,000
0{%@"Fb0O $66,000
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iX{2U lF7 L7aVj&xM Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
yA"?Hv \o; YkMFU'?[ CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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