QO&{Jx.^[ , A@uSfC( <QcQ.b 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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w28&qNha $160,250
}gR!]Cs)^ $176,275
*&nIxb60b{ hzcSKRm yRyUOTK Manager
qe3d,! $112,750
!+(c/ gwBh $124,025
!-cK@>.pE ^1mnw@04 7]`l"=/z Senior
f'WRszrF $86,750
b2 5.CGF $95,425
RoLN# fuQk}OW{ qe<xH#6 1 to 3 Years
AdgZau[Y6 $69,250
vXLGdv:: $76,175
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3o^~6A $60,000
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\`oP\|Z VYw<8AEFY Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
nIEIb.- K3.z>.F'h Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
m8,jV R JH+uBZh6 CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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