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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.
Employer
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Experience
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Up to 1 year
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1 to 3 years
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Large Public Accounting Firm
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$45,000 - 54,500
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$52,000 - 62,250
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Small Public Accounting Firm
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$38,000 - 44,500
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$42,000 - 49,000
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Corporate Accounting
(large co.)
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$36,750 - 44,500
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$42,000 - 53,250
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Corporate Accounting
(small co.)
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$31,500 - 37,000
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$36,000 - 44,500
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Position
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Large Company
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Small to Medium Company
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Tax Manager
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$82,750 - 118,250
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$68,000 - 89,750
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Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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$252,500 - 358,750
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$88,250 - 131,000
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Corporate Controller
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$122,500 - 149,250
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$62,000 - 91,750
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(Source: 2007 Robert Half & Accountemps Salary Guide)
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