What positions can American certified public accountants be qualified for?

In the United States, when it comes to USCPA, many people's first reaction is to "make big money". SusanAfan, regional president of Rob Haifo International, said that USCPA always gives the licensee an enviable advantage. According to the relevant data of two websites in Salary.com and PayScale.com, with the USCPA certificate, the salary of a financial officer is at least 10%~ 15% higher than the average salary at the beginning of his career.

Comparison of salary between USCPA and non-USCPA

-RobertHalf International, the world's largest accounting and financial professional service company with USCPA qualification, finally identified five AICPA jobs with the most growth potential by investigating and studying the salary guide of American companies, the actual number of recruits in various occupations and discussing career prospects with hiring managers.

1. Internal auditor. At present, the company urgently needs internal auditors, especially those who have obtained the qualification of American certified public accountants, to help them improve their internal control to meet regulatory requirements, such as SOX Act. Due to the strong growth of demand, the salaries of internal auditors are also rising. The average starting salary of internal auditors in large companies is expected to be between $77,500 and $65,438 +00 1500. AUD audit of AICPA is the object of talent evaluation and training for this position.

2. Compliance Manager. At present, the company urgently needs a compliance manager with experience in providing reports to the SEC to cope with the increasing corporate governance disclosure requirements. The starting salary of the chief compliance manager of a large company is expected to reach $132500-$181250. If you work in a medium-sized company (annual sales income is between $25 million and $250 million), the compliance manager can get a starting salary of $65,438+010,000-65,438+045,500. The compliance of financial statements is fully explained in the FAR subject of AICPA, and financial workers with AICPA qualifications are fully qualified for this highly professional position.

3. Financial analyst. When the company begins to expand, financial analysts can help the company prepare the budget, predict the business prospects and determine how to achieve more profits. Therefore, financial analysts are especially needed for the positions of management and senior managers in the company. Their starting salary can reach 55,750-70,000 dollars in small companies (annual sales income is below 25 million dollars); In large companies, it can reach 58,250-73,750 dollars. BEC subjects in AICPA four subjects mainly include financial analysis, corporate governance and financial management. It aims to cultivate compound talents of finance and accounting from the company operation level and expand the employment scope of American certified public accountants.

4. Junior accountant. Companies need accountants (including public accountants) with at least three years' working experience to register the general ledger, prepare financial statements and prepare budgets. As a junior accountant in a large company, the starting salary is generally between $465,438 and $0,250-52,500. This is the position chosen by most American graduates with master's degree in accounting and AICPA qualification, and it is also the position most likely to get their first job.

5. External auditors. Accounting firms are expanding their manpower to meet the growing business needs, and certified public accountants with 3-7 years' working experience will be particularly popular. The starting salary of an experienced CPA in a small firm can also reach $48,750-63,000. In American accounting firms, except administrative staff, the remaining 70% employees are qualified for AICPA. Although the annual salary is moderate, accounting firms are the preferred employment destination for most AICPA holders.

Moreover, USCPA is a scarce talent in China. In recent years, with more and more China enterprises going public in the United States, more and more American-funded enterprises are investing in China, and a large number of international accounting talents are needed to help them expand and develop. At present, USCPA has a large talent gap in China, with a high salary of more than 400,000 per capita and a large room for career development. It is the first choice for foreign companies to recruit financial managers and chief financial officers.