ld5+/"$ ofgNL .u fj9&J[ 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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S]4!uv^y $160,250
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sn'E}.uhXH $112,750
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H}8kku>7 $86,750
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02YmV% $60,000
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o,/w E uu/2C \n} &&zsUAkS Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
,Z8)DC= |:L}/onK Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
N7^sn!JB %kP=VUXj Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
M5N#xgR ^3QJv{ )Q CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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