I'm just about to get my CPA license and at the end of tax season I'll have a year and a half experience (2 tax seasons) under my belt. I'm thinking of moving on from my small public accounting firm (where I do tax, audit, book-keeping, etc.), but not sure what I should be expecting out in the private accounting world. Any thoughts on what's available and how much I should be looking to earn?
Not sure what the pay is, or whether it's even competitive, but Capitol Credit Union in Austin could sure use some accountant's, CPA's.
Private companies pay a new 1-2 year experience in the range of what's stated above, $55-65K plus benes, 2 or 3 weeks annual vacation, not the 28-35 business days vacation CPA firms offer. The city is important and what "industry" you want to work in. Also, depends on if you want or have a "specialty" for example Tax. Also, are you on Linkedin? I have a lot of colleagues on LinkedIn and I get requests from headhunters 2-3 time per week asking for referrals from my connections in different areas. Once you are officially licensed, go to the TSCPA local chapter meetings and make connections.
