[weed74]

Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering, and have found no better area to ask this question, but what sorts of benefits are people receving at their public accounting job? Please include a general location to help apply relevance to the situation for myself and others.

My qualifications:

BS – Accounting and Finance

Masters – Accounting

Passed 2 of 4 parts of CPA so far

4 years experience with one 20-30 person firm, Southern Ohio

Benefits:

2 weeks vacation

No set personal/sick time policy

No Comp Time

No reimbursement for CPA or Schooling

Interest free loans for CPA/School (up to $5k)

1% of salary max match on 401k

4-5% of salary profit sharing employer contribution

salary around $50k, bonus generally between $2500-4000

total hours around 2300-2400 each year, of which about 1400-1500 are chargeable

AUD - 84
BEC - 80
REG - 75
FAR - 80

[2012passtheCPA]

@RonBurgundy where did you get your MST?

[RonBurgundy]

Bentley University. Awesome program. Can be done in-person or online.

~ You Stay Classy, San Diego

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AUD - 84

[2012passtheCPA]

@Ron do you currently work in public accounting? Or did you work for a public accounting firm before you decided to go get the MST?

[RonBurgundy]

I am finishing up the MST this semester. I currently work at a small firm and have had several internships in public accounting, but I finished up my undergrad last year so I am doing this while most other people I know are doing the MSA.

~ You Stay Classy, San Diego

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AUD - 84

[Anonymous]

I love lamp.

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[Anonymous]

bump

[UCMCPA]

My offer is in Dallas, TX.

53,500 base salary

5,000 bonus for cpa (I think it's the 5k)

profit sharing based on rank and reviews

cheap insurance

Start with 15 (increases to 22 after 2 years)paid days off

I know they match a good % for retirement, I just don't have my offer in front of me. will update in a bit.

FAR - 84
AUD - 94
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BEC - 86

[CPAchiever]

very interesting thread. 🙂

[tcheney3]

Accountant in Colorado

1 year public accounting experience, 3 years with IRS as a revenue officer

Bachelor's in Finance and Accounting

Passed two parts of the CPA Exam (hopefully 3rd on 05/18/15)

55k

They pay for Becker or all of tests and certifications (I had already purchased Becker)

HI, Dental, and Vision are good

401k profit sharing of 4% after one year

No bonus until manager level (not sure what bonus is then)

20 days paid time off (4 weeks includes sick)

10 Holidays

Bonus for passing within 1 year $2,500

Hours: 40 during non busy (45 around September-October), min. 55 during tax season (usually 60-65).

BEC - 82
REG - 86
FAR - 85
AUD - 84 and I'm out!!!!!
Ethics - 95
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Act V: Ensure Judgment Day has been stopped. Utopia achieved.

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