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Dual Certifications Mean Big Bucks for Accountants

CPA Practice

Accountants in the U.S. who earned the CMA and CPA designations make more than $38,000 than their noncertified counterparts, according to the 2023 Global Salary Survey from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). For CMAs only, their median base salary is $120,000. IMA members in the U.S.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

CPA Practice

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.

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Here’s the Projected Pay Range for Seven Accounting and Tax Roles in 2024

CPA Practice

Salaries for an accountant are expected to range, depending on experience, from $57,719 to $104,788 in 2024, as the balance of power tilts slightly back toward employers with the Great Resignation winding down , according to the 2024 Salary Guide from staffing agency Randstad USA.

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I Love Accounting. So I Had to Leave.

Going Concern

At its core, accounting is a challenging career that requires growth and learning and can usually pay pretty well. Even better, because it’s a challenging job that requires lots of training and experience, the supply of good accountants is never high enough to meet demand. So far, so good. So, the pay should be good, too, right?

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Massachusetts Society of CPAs Announces New Board of Directors

CPA Practice

MassCPAs Board of Directors is a group of elected members that sets policies, manages programs and oversees activities that benefit the 11,500-member organization and accounting profession in Massachusetts. Katie Soule, CPA, CFP, CIMA, Merrill Lynch The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc.

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Here’s the Projected Pay Range for Seven Accounting and Tax Roles in 2024

CPA Practice

Salaries for an accountant are expected to range, depending on experience, from $57,719 to $104,788 in 2024, as the balance of power tilts slightly back toward employers with the Great Resignation winding down , according to the 2024 Salary Guide from staffing agency Randstad USA.

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What professional accounting certifications might an accountant earn?

Wendy Tietz

In the United Stated, accountants have a variety of certifications from which to choose to enhance their skill sets and further their career prospects.