Okay, let’s calculate this. As a CPA in Baltimore, Maryland, Christine Fleming’s rate is likely to be lower than her peers in larger cities like New York or San Francisco. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for accountants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Division is around $63,000. However, considering her skills and certification, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is slightly higher than the median salary. This rate takes into account her expertise in financial analysis, cash flow management, and portfolio management, as well as her proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.