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Figuring Out: Data-Driven Salary Trends in Public Accounting | Podcast #63 0.5 Credit

Figuring Out: Data-Driven Salary Trends in Public Accounting | Podcast #63 0.5 Credit

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    February, 2026

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    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze compensation transparency gaps shaping trust and retention in accounting firms.
  • Interpret salary data patterns across audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing roles.
  • Evaluate attrition drivers using large scale, anonymized compensation submissions.
  • Compare regional and role-based pay differences influencing career decisions.
  • Assess how public salary bands could reshape recruiting and competition.

Course Overview

What if the biggest career decision in accounting is made with the least amount of information? This CPE Episode dives into the hidden mechanics of accountant pay, asking why salary transparency has lagged other professions and what that silence is really costing firms and professionals alike. The conversation pulls back the curtain on compensation norms, attrition patterns, and the quiet frustration many accountants feel when comparing effort, expectations, and rewards. At its core, this Episode examines how better data can challenge long standing assumptions and reshape trust inside the profession.

The guest is Dominic Piscopo, founder of Big4Transparency, a platform built to bring clarity to accountant compensation using real, anonymized salary submissions. Drawing from more than 20,000 data points contributed by professionals across audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing, Dominic shares insights from his journey inside a Big 4 firm to building a data driven community. His perspective centers on compensation transparency as a practical tool, not a protest, and explores how firms and professionals are already using this information to make smarter decisions.

Major Topics:

  • Salary transparency gaps
  • Data driven pay insights
  • Talent attrition trends
  • Service line compensation
  • Future pays models

This CPE Episode offers a grounded, numbers first look at how compensation works in public accounting today and where it may be heading. Listeners will hear candid discussion on pay disparities, regional differences, and shifting priorities among younger professionals. It invites anyone navigating accounting careers, or managing accounting talent, to rethink how transparency can reduce confusion, rebuild credibility, and create a more sustainable profession.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 0.5 CPE Approved
Employee engagement for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 0.5 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
Employee engagement for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 0.5 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 734188) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 0.5 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

0.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Experts

Dominic Piscopo

Dominic Piscopo | CPA (US)

Founder, Big 4 Transparency

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Passionate about entrepreneurship in accounting, this leader founded Big4Transparency.com to champion salary transparency. The platform has empowered hundreds of thousands of CPAs with reliable salary data and career placement support, transforming how professionals navigate opportunities in the industry.


By addressing compensation opacity, the initiative fosters equity and informed decision-making for Big 4 and beyond. This commitment to transparency reflects deep industry insight, driving professional mobility and growth for accountants nationwide.

Saulsony

Saul Sony

Director, MYCPE ONE

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As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I drive growth at the intersection of education, strategic alliances, and transaction advisory within accounting and professional services.

I partner with thought leaders, firms, and content creators to build high-impact collaborations and deliver compliance-ready content that helps professionals educate, influence, and scale on the MY-CPE ONE platform. I work closely with CPA and accounting firm owners to support MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth strategy identifying the right partners and aligning them toward shared goals.

In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment. I work with CPA and Accounting Firm owners to collectively help MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth plans.

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