Chartered accountants earn €90k average

The average chartered accountant in Leinster earns nearly €90,000. However, despite the high figures there remains a large disparity between the top earners in the profession and newly-qualified accountants.

The survey carried out by the Chartered Accountants Leinster Society found that the average total salary for a managing director increased by 4% in the past year to €176,200, while a newly-qualified accountant will now earn just under €50,000.

Managing partner of The Panel, Paul McArdle said that rising salaries for chartered accountants was good news for the wider economy as it showed a return of economic confidence.