What salary range should I expect as a CPA in a HCOL area (2nd largest US city) after leaving Big 4 as an A2? I never made it to senior & was PIP'ed right before 2 years. I took a 1 year career break since then to travel & reevaluate. Plan is to make the switch to industry & will not go back to public ever again.

Should I take an accounting staff role for 75K given I don't really know actual accounting? I did not retain anything I learned from the CPA exam & was a low performer in audit TBH.

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Probably not much different than an entry level accounting role so $70-80k?

If you’re getting offers then go for it, maybe imposter syndrome? The market is tough right now but sounds like you’re decent at interviewing if you’ve gotten offers.

Staff roles in the 2nd largest US cities id expect are $70-80k with senior roles $90-110k

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