The salaries for accountants with bachelor's degrees cover a broad range, from less than $40,000 a year to well over $100,000, according to salary data from the U.S. government and private sector ...

Finance and accounting leaders have been dealing with a talent shortage for almost a decade, one that grows each year. According to a 2025 finance and accounting survey, the average U.S. organization ...

Compensation for early-career accountants is a key factor in making the profession more attractive for young people. Starting salaries have lagged behind that of neighboring professions and industries ...

Welcome to "Salary Journeys," a series that discusses how much people have made over their careers. In this journey, an accounting specialist says she faced ageism in her "frustrating" job search.

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