['jr+gIfQ =]m,7 v Rq c 4Wl^E 8 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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-OXC;y $112,750
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(I $95,425
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sf"vi i,1A $69,250
}inV)QQ $76,175
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* -(8Z>9 $60,000
lc\{47LwZ $66,000
3 # "!Hg s;cGf+ PUmgcMt Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
eY[kUMo @Yn+ir 0>O Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
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#Q'#/\5 9,[A fI CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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