[JessicaG]

Hello Fellow CPA and CPA Candidates,

Okay, so I could just have high hopes for this job, but still I’m disappointed in the offer. Here’s my story. I am a Staff Accountant, and recently passed and got my license about 5 months ago. After getting my license I then applied for a Senior Accountant position. I received confirmation today that I was offered the position. Now, I was told at Staff level that as soon as I passed the exams that I would receive a bump in pay. I currently make in high $30k’s. I never rec’d an increase in pay so I applied for the Senior level which is 2 pay grades higher than my current Staff level. They come back today with an offer of $45k for the senior position. I’m 27 with 3.5 years’ experience in accounting and 2 BS degrees (Accounting and Marketing). I’m in Memphis, TN. Is this $45k acceptable or is the company just low balling me? I really like the company and it has great benefits, but my expectations were in the $50’s at least since it is Senior level. Maybe I’m just being young and impatient…Advice?? Thanks for listening to my whine!

FAR - 70, 80!!!!!
AUD - 67, 90!!!!
REG - 88!!!
BEC - 77!!!! DONE DONE DONE DONE!!

MS License #6381 YAYAYAY!!!! (

[JessicaG]

Thanks everyone for the advice! I accepted the offer. The only add'l raise I was able to negotiate was to be re-evaluated in 90 days and they could bump me up more. Since my base salary was so low they have a cap that they can give for an increase. BOO! Ultimately though, I know this is it. I've already started looking at other places and been in touch with recruiters. But thanks so much for your advice!!

FAR - 70, 80!!!!!
AUD - 67, 90!!!!
REG - 88!!!
BEC - 77!!!! DONE DONE DONE DONE!!

MS License #6381 YAYAYAY!!!! (

[Anonymous]

Good to hear.

Hopefully that $45k turns into $47.5k in 90 days.

I'd do the old dog and pony show at that point.

You can probably use that base to get another firm to pay you $60k+.

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