Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 18:33     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do accounting without a CPA and have been making in the 300k range last 12 years. If I had CPA be around 500k


Whatever.


+1 the pp has no clue about cpa salaries or big 4 salaries for staff or partners
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 18:32     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
That seems spot on
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 18:31     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do accounting without a CPA and have been making in the 300k range last 12 years. If I had CPA be around 500k


Whatever.


Are people reporting fake salaries here? My accounting friends with 10 years experience making $60k to 100k.


What level are they? Do they have CPAs?
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 18:28     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do accounting without a CPA and have been making in the 300k range last 12 years. If I had CPA be around 500k


Whatever.


Are people reporting fake salaries here? My accounting friends with 10 years experience making $60k to 100k.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 17:44     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:I do accounting without a CPA and have been making in the 300k range last 12 years. If I had CPA be around 500k


Whatever.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 17:40     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
I do accounting without a CPA and have been making in the 300k range last 12 years. If I had CPA be around 500k
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 15:23     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:Ha!
You all are making good money, but that is not always the norm. There are bunch of accounting people who make much much less than what you could imagine. Enjoy being privileged!


Good CPAs in the DC area do not make a lot less than this. Accounting people without CPAs and some who are more bookkeepers - sure. But if you have actual talent and understanding how a business works - you should be able to make 130-150k and have a good life balance.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 14:41     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm not making 100k as I'm only a first year associate but am making 60k in a large accounting firm. I'm expecting myself to make at least 200k by the time I'm 10 years experienced. Yes, it seems like you are underpaid.


I had a friend start working at Deloitte about 10 years ago and they started her at $60K. One of my buddies here at the worked at KPMG a long time ago thinks he was paid close to $60K when he started there too. Funny how the large firms don't seem to be increasing their starting pay.
I started at a different big 4 firm in 2008, and the starting salary for all staff 1 was $52k.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 14:34     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Ha!
You all are making good money, but that is not always the norm. There are bunch of accounting people who make much much less than what you could imagine. Enjoy being privileged!
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 13:42     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
How much does a Tax Manager make in Washington, DC? The average Tax Manager salary in Washington, DC is $134,933 as of April 27, 2019, but the range typically falls between $117,454 and $155,643. Per salary.com

How much does a Tax Manager make in Washington, DC ?
The average salary for a Tax Manager is $112,331 in Washington, DC . Salaries estimates are based on 139 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Tax Manager employees in Washington, DC.

I looked it up for you. From the above, add about 10% bonus for the total cash compensation.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 11:35     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:I'm not making 100k as I'm only a first year associate but am making 60k in a large accounting firm. I'm expecting myself to make at least 200k by the time I'm 10 years experienced. Yes, it seems like you are underpaid.


I had a friend start working at Deloitte about 10 years ago and they started her at $60K. One of my buddies here at the worked at KPMG a long time ago thinks he was paid close to $60K when he started there too. Funny how the large firms don't seem to be increasing their starting pay.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 10:30     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:What do you do and how much do you make?
I'm trying to do some comparison so that I can figure out if I'm making the "right" amount for my position.
Let me go first: I'm manager in a small tax firm and making 100k plus bonus about 10-15%. I work around 50 hours during busy seasons. I have about 15 yrs of experience. I feel like I'm being under-paid.


Big 4 federal consultant, only 6 years experience making $105k + 3% bonus. Typical work week is 40 billable hours, but during quarters it can be 50.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 10:27     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Big 4, in Federal consulting. Same years of experience as you. Some weeks it's 45 hours, some weeks it's 60. With my bonus I make about 150K.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 10:25     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:How much do you work when it’s not tax season? I agree 50/week for busy season is not that high, comparatively.


OP here. I normally work regular 40 hours during non-busy times.

Thank you all for the feedbacks & comments. These are all very informative. I was blown away by the high salaries that some of you are making! Congrats on your success! (although I have to admit that I'm jealous :lol
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2019 09:43     Subject: If you are a CPA or in accounting and make more than 100k..
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm a CPA at a small firm but have been in the business a long time (40+ years) and make over 500k.


How long do you plan on working?


Money is so good, but trying to get out now. I'm nearly 70.



Curious how you’re getting out. I’m the owner of a small firm, sometimes think of acquiring a small firm.


Found someone I liked in the office to take over my clients. My partner is 15 years younger than me.