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Industry Accounting Salary Outlook for 2023 is Not Horrible

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Of the four roles with base pay that is expected to be lower in 2023, two of them are C-level positions: chief accounting officer and CFO. In both salary guides, LHH provided salary data for employees in three tiers based on experience: Low: Zero to two years of experience in that position or one similar. Senior accountant.

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The Difference between Bookkeeping and Accounting

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Bookkeeping and accounting are often used interchangeably when describing a process of recording financial transactions for a business, but they are not the same functions. Accountants also support management in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls. Tax accountants specialize in IRS law and completion of tax returns.

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Researchers Shockingly Discover That If You Pay Low Level Grunts More, They Do Better Financial Reporting

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’23, of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business has found a connection between how well low-ranking accountants are paid and the quality of their work. However, accounting employees who become aware of attempts to misreport might have incentives to take remedial actions rather than participate.

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