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CPA.
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MtG~O;?8 $176,275
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,#.9^J $112,750
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"|GX%>/ $86,750
:@,UPc-+ $95,425
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t+aE*Q $69,250
L[Y|K%;~ $76,175
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(!koz'f $60,000
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7VA6J-T An=Q`Uxt/ Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
1A{iUddR wi S8S{K5 CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
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