10 Countries With The Highest Chartered Accountant Salary In The World
United Kingdom (US$165,000) - The highest-paid accountants in the UK work in the banking and capital markets sector. Their average salary and bonus is around £170,000.
Ireland (US$132,000) - In Ireland, accountancy is one of the largest single employers for fresh graduates. For those with less than five years of experience in accounting, the average package is €60,000.
Switzerland (US$120,000) - The minimum annual salary of an accountant in Switzerland is CHF65,000 and this rises to CHF120,000 when one gains over 15 years of experience.
Canada (US$113,000) – According to a survey conducted by CPA Canada, a CPA with more than 15 years of experience earns an average of CA$150,000 annually.
Luxembourg (US$104,000) - Luxembourg is a top player in investment funds and investment centers in the European Union. Start-up salaries for accountants with little or no experience are around €27,000.
Japan (US$85,000) - IFRS, JMIS, US GAAP, and Japanese GAAP are the primary accounting standards in Japan. A newly qualified accountant earns at least 5.5 million Japanese yen annually.
United States (US$75,000) - In the United States, the Big Four accounting firms are Deloitte, PWC, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. The average salary for a CPA in the United States is $75,000.
Australia ($US 75,000) - In Australia, Chartered Accountants with more than four years of experience have a salary range of AU$70,000 - AU$140,000.
Norway (US$62,000) - Chartered Accountants in Norway with more than 5 years of experience earn between NOK 400k - 600k per year.
Sweden (US$52,000) – Chartered Accountants based in Sweden earn around 500,000 SEK a year, which includes other benefits.
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