Salary and Compensation Outlook for Small CPA Firms 2025

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The CPA Trendlines overview of what accountants can expect regarding annual salary and bonuses at small CPA firms – and what small CPA firms can expect to budget.

By CPA Trendlines Research

A combination of a talent shortage and the general economic environment could push payroll budgets up by as much as 16.9% in 2025 at small CPA firms, according to CPA Trendlines Research. But partners and owners could make even more.

Posted on January 1, 2025

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