Potential Earnings and Job Securities
The average salary for an Accountant is $47,563 per year. For the first five to ten years in this position, pay increases somewhat, but any additional experience does not have a big effect on pay. (http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Accountant/Salary) In Wilson, the annual salary median is $47,719 with a range usually between $43,274-$53,003, depending on industry, company size, location, years of experience, and level of education.
(http://www1.salary.com/NC/Wilson.html)
The median annual salary for a paralegal in Wilson is $49,021 with a range usually $42,897-
$55,711. Paralegal salary also depends on the same factors as accounting; industry, company size, location, years of experience, …show more content…
The world we live in today will always need a legal system, with that demand being so high and lawyers having so much to do, paralegals are needed in high demand to help lighten some caseloads. 7
North Carolina State Requirements for Accountants and Paralegals
The North Carolina CPA State Board requires you to take The Uniform Certified Public
Accountant Examination in order to qualify for licensure as a CPA in any of the 55 US jurisdictions. In order to take the exam, a person must be a citizen of the United States, 18 years or older, of good moral character, and must meet the education requirements. Once you pass the exam with a passing grade of 75 or higher, within the 18-month period, you will receive a notification from the Board that allows you to begin the process of applying for a licensure as a
North Carolina CPA. (Schneider) To become a North Carolina Certified Paralegal, you must fulfill the educational requirements and be a legal resident of the United States. You will then apply with the proper application forms to the State Bar. The initial cost of certification is $125, and once you receive …show more content…
Your certification will be granted for a period of one year. There is a renewal fee of $50 and you must participate in not less than six hours of board approved continuing paralegal education each
The average salary for an Accountant is $47,563 per year. For the first five to ten years in this position, pay increases somewhat, but any additional experience does not have a big effect on pay. (http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Accountant/Salary) In Wilson, the annual salary median is $47,719 with a range usually between $43,274-$53,003, depending on industry, company size, location, years of experience, and level of education.
(http://www1.salary.com/NC/Wilson.html)
The median annual salary for a paralegal in Wilson is $49,021 with a range usually $42,897-
$55,711. Paralegal salary also depends on the same factors as accounting; industry, company size, location, years of experience, …show more content…
The world we live in today will always need a legal system, with that demand being so high and lawyers having so much to do, paralegals are needed in high demand to help lighten some caseloads. 7
North Carolina State Requirements for Accountants and Paralegals
The North Carolina CPA State Board requires you to take The Uniform Certified Public
Accountant Examination in order to qualify for licensure as a CPA in any of the 55 US jurisdictions. In order to take the exam, a person must be a citizen of the United States, 18 years or older, of good moral character, and must meet the education requirements. Once you pass the exam with a passing grade of 75 or higher, within the 18-month period, you will receive a notification from the Board that allows you to begin the process of applying for a licensure as a
North Carolina CPA. (Schneider) To become a North Carolina Certified Paralegal, you must fulfill the educational requirements and be a legal resident of the United States. You will then apply with the proper application forms to the State Bar. The initial cost of certification is $125, and once you receive …show more content…
Your certification will be granted for a period of one year. There is a renewal fee of $50 and you must participate in not less than six hours of board approved continuing paralegal education each