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Salary for Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Updated: 13 May 2013
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)$40,871 - $95,286  
  
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)$78,321 - $204,204  
Senior Accountant$49,230 - $78,024  
Financial Controller$59,485 - $122,030  
Staff Accountant$38,444 - $57,913  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 13 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 20,852
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification

Popular Companies

Salary Range

Ernst and Young LLP$49,611 - $123,819
PricewaterhouseCoopers$49,447 - $137,099
KPMG, LLP$49,779 - $132,928
Deloitte & Touche LLP$49,575 - $114,016
Deloitte Tax LLP$55,539 - $157,812
Popular Cities

Salary Range

New York, New York$54,364 - $172,460
Chicago, Illinois$50,263 - $148,824
Houston, Texas$51,958 - $143,045
Los Angeles, California$50,856 - $156,289
Atlanta, Georgia$51,223 - $138,449
Female
43%
female alumni
 
Male
57%
male alumni
Salary:$55,618 - $92,216 $58,212 - $110,208

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