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CPA 101
Earning
Potential
How Much Can I Earn?
Not only does a career in accounting and finance offer flexibility, rewards, and choices, but well-paying jobs are standard and will put you on course to achieve your financial goals.
Starting salaries in public accounting and in industry are very competitive, and the market gets even better as CPAs advance in their accounting careers. Beyond salary, organizations offer various incentives such as performance-based bonuses, stock options, flexible hours and profit sharing.
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Employer |
Experience |
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Up
to 1 year |
1
to 3 years |
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Large
Public Accounting Firm |
$45,000 - 54,500 |
$52,000 - 62,250 |
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Small
Public Accounting Firm |
$38,000 - 44,500 |
$42,000 - 49,000 |
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Corporate
Accounting
(large co.) |
$36,750 - 44,500 |
$42,000 - 53,250 |
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Corporate
Accounting
(small co.) |
$31,500 - 37,000 |
$36,000 - 44,500 |
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Position |
Large Company |
Small to Medium Company |
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Tax
Manager |
$82,750 - 118,250 |
$68,000 - 89,750 |
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Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer |
$252,500 - 358,750 |
$88,250 - 131,000 |
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Corporate
Controller |
$122,500 - 149,250 |
$62,000 - 91,750 |
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2007 Robert Half & Accountemps Salary Guide) |
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