Okay, let’s tackle this. So Bernie has over 65 years of experience as a CPA and business consultant, which is extremely rare. He also has a strong background in Microsoft Office and research. Considering his age and the fact that he’s self-employed, I’m estimating his hourly rate to be on the lower side. Typically, CPAs and consultants with his level of experience can charge $100-$250 per hour. However, since Bernie is self-employed and not in a traditional corporate setting, I’m rounding down to $75 per hour. This rate is also influenced by the fact that he’s not a recent graduate or someone with a lot of modern skills, but rather someone with a strong foundation in traditional skills.