2lO(f+ f@$W5*j BM/o7%]n CPAs are professionals who command generous salaries. In general, CPAs earn at least 10% more than non-CPA accountants in similar positions. However, factors such as geographic location, years of experience, level of education, and the size and revenue of an employer all play a role in determining the salary of a
CPA.
"a=Hr4C*r e M
Hz/;I E*u*LMm 2010 Projected Accountant Salaries
k
#zDY*kj (Large Firms*)
'Y#'ozSQv
Non-CPA
:SS \2 Salaries Up To
+]nIr'V CPA
u5Vgi0}A SalariesUp To
/IG{j} Uns%6o t^KQ*8clG l'/`2Y1 |$b8(g$s) Senior Manager/Director
w;gk=<_ $160,250
p<=Lh47 = $176,275
2
4+ >7PQOQMW' g{
Al:}u> Manager
A1INaL $112,750
^S3G%{" $124,025
Jz~: 50QDqC-]XS )\#*~73 Senior
W`_JERo $86,750
-R]0cefC<f $95,425
zQ|2D*W `VKFA<T H oABo: 1 to 3 Years
m~5 unB9
$69,250
XQ]vJQYIR $76,175
aL4^ po Yr/$92( _i}b]xfM Up to 1 Year
6qHD&bv\%C $60,000
zPa2fS8 $66,000
3"7Q[9Oj )0-A;X2 le\-h'D Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
xeSch?} L@{'J Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
=S`h/fru S>0%jCjW Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
x[)-h/&Fh !xfDWbvHV CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
B=TUZ)