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dW#T1mB $95,425
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G:4'')T 9YEE.=]T Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
5lrjM^E| ~v|NC([( Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
%n)H(QPW #w1E3ahaX CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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