Public Accounting Starting Salaries
An entry-level public accounting professional works under the direction of a senior certified public accountant (CPA), reviewing corporate internal controls and processes and ensuring these controls are adequate and functional.
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Public Accounting Defined
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A public accounting firm, otherwise known as a CPA firm, helps a corporation adhere to regulatory guidelines by performing financial audits at the end of each year.
Considerations
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Salary levels in the public accounting industry depend on the location, sector, economic trends and corporate staffing needs. An entry-level public accounting professional usually has a bachelor's degree in auditing, accounting or taxation.
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Accountant
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An accountant records corporate transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. According to the career information website Indeed, an entry-level public accountant earned a median annual income of $34,000 in 2010.
CPA
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A junior CPA helps a senior professional in tax, audit or accounting engagements. Indeed reports that an entry-level CPA earned an annual median salary of $44,000 in 2010.
Auditor
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An auditor reviews a firm's internal procedures and ensures they are effective and operational. In 2010, an entry-level auditor earned median annual wages of $39,000, according to Indeed.
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