level salaries range from $28,200 to $32,000, and upper mid-level salaries range from $30,000 to $75,000. The lower end of these salaries are in smaller towns, while the higher end are from larger cities with higher rates. Managers earn around $40,000 to $80,000 per year, and controllers bring in around $85,000. Top salaries are made by CFOs. CFOs bring in salaries that can exceed $142,900, which can allow most people to live comfortably. Benefits rise with experience, and position. Accountants in larger firms and corporations usually receive more benefits than accountants in smaller firms (Encyclopedia of Careers Vocational guidance p.6).In conclusion accounting is a career that offers a lot of job opportunities, advancement, and with a little hard work an income that will lead me to happiness, success and hopefully a great family (Encyclopedia of Careers and VGM's Careers Encyclopedia)....
