85P7I=`*d E 4^zW_|xE 0^VA,QkQ\ 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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>}` q4U6$ $160,250
v:c_q]z#B $176,275
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eJ+V!K'H2 $112,750
/79_3;^ $124,025
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}R#YO $J7 $86,750
=k#SQ/@ $95,425
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d(RSn|[0 $69,250
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[ay~l%x $66,000
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#wH<W5gSZ @ }:}7R6 Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
'ojI _%9< v=15p W Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
-`FPR 4; g z6BfHQG CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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