1. Applied Research- Accountant By: David Jennings

2. Salary of an Accountant Starting Salaries around $42,680 Median Salary around $62,780 Top Earners around $111,190 Numbers from NACE Salary Calculator

3. Greensboro-City #1 Rent 1 Bedroom- $762.50 Rent 3 Bedroom- $1400.00 Utilities- $152.77 Internet-$35 Average Monthly Disposable Salary- $3,000 Car Payment and Car Insurance- variable Health Insurance- variable Grocery Index: 102.47 Restaurant Index: 74.96 Information provided by numbeo.com

4. Dallas-City #2 Rent 1 Bedroom: $1,107.00 Rent 3 Bedroom: $2,116.67 Utilities: $157.30 Internet: $46.89 Average Monthly Disposable Salary: $3,998.29 Car Payment and Car Insurance- variable Health Insurance – variable Grocery Index: 75.81 Restaurant Index: 68.59 Information provided by numbeo.com

5. Effect of Graduate School The pay scale does not really change for this job title. Expected to have a Master’s Degree All pay averages are based on having a Master’s Graduation school is more of an requirement than an option.