A senior owner at an accounting firm who advises wealthy families and large companies on complex tax strategy.
You advise a company on how a merger will be taxed, sign off on a billionaire's tax return and meet IRS agents during an audit.
Big Four tax partners commonly earn $400k-$1M+.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 17 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting, CPA license, often a master's in taxation; 12-15 years.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Taxation.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks accountants.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI researches code and drafts memos, shrinking junior teams below; partners who design strategy and carry client trust remain.
Classes: Accounting, AP Macroeconomics, Speech, Business law.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2011.
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