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Salary for Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Updated: 15 Jun 2013
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)$40,999 - $95,492  
  
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)$78,200 - $203,353  
Senior Accountant$49,224 - $78,244  
Financial Controller$59,765 - $122,327  
Staff Accountant$38,099 - $58,183  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 15 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 20,630
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification

Popular Companies

Salary Range

Ernst and Young LLP$49,424 - $123,489
PricewaterhouseCoopers$49,483 - $124,094
KPMG, LLP$49,947 - $137,212
Deloitte & Touche LLP$49,523 - $118,030
Deloitte Tax LLP$55,594 - $157,812
Popular Cities

Salary Range

New York, New York$54,091 - $168,792
Chicago, Illinois$50,409 - $147,733
Houston, Texas$51,886 - $141,842
Los Angeles, California$51,139 - $160,854
Atlanta, Georgia$51,599 - $134,978
Female
44%
female alumni
 
Male
56%
male alumni
Salary:$55,848 - $92,323 $58,244 - $110,080

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