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IN THIS EDITION
FEBRUARY 2008 |
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Don’t forget communication
Neil Keller, CPA,
partner with Kolb+Co. in Brookfield, writes about the importance of
communication. When working through their classes, students should
know that even though math and economics are good skill builders,
speech and English classes could take them even further.
Read
the full story.
CPA or bust
With the staffing crisis facing the
accounting profession, current CPAs are looking to fill the pipeline
with new, young professionals. The Texas Society of CPAs has developed
an interactive Web site that you and your students will find helpful.
Take a road trip and visit
Destination CPA.
Accounting salaries
Take a look at the average salaries for
college graduates in public and private accounting. To see what can be
earned with CPA certification, add around 10 to 15 percent extra to
the average starting salaries. Salary information was taken from the
2007 Robert Half salary guide.
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Employer |
Jr. Level
(0 - 3 yrs.) |
Sr. Level
(4 - 6 yrs.) |
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Public
Accounting
(large firm) |
$45,000-$62,250 |
$60,000-$78,500
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Public
Accounting
(medium firm) |
$39,000-$55,750 |
$53,500-$72,500 |
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Public
Accounting
(small firm) |
$38,000-$49,000 |
$48,750-$63,000 |
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Corporate
Accounting
(large co.) |
$35,000-$52,500 |
$51,750-$67,250 |
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Corporate
Accounting
(medium co.) |
$33,250-$48,000 |
$47,250-$59,250 |
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Corporate
Accounting
(small co.) |
$31,500-$44,500 |
$43,250-$54,000 |
College to career
A recent college graduate tells about
her experience in her first year of working at KPMG, one of the Big
Four public accounting firms.
Read her story.
What will it take to be a top CPA in 2010?
These days, a number of factors are
combining to make CPAs more valued in the current marketplace than
ever before. Great opportunities await the most qualified and skilled
professionals in the future. Visit
accountingweb.com to find out more.
CPAs go to high school
Have you had a CPA speak to your
students this year? If you would like to your students to learn more
about the accounting career or financial literacy, contact
Mary Murray to arrange for a speaker.
Feedback requested
What topics would you like to read
about in this newsletter, Accounting for the Future? Send your
ideas to
Mary Murray.
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