Okay, let’s tackle this. So Cindy has 13 years of experience as a Principal in accounting and tax, which is a significant amount of time. Her education from the University of Michigan is also a plus. Skills like tax preparation, accounting, financial analysis, and corporate tax are in demand, especially in the Midwest. However, her experience is more on the side of public accounting rather than industry, which might put her rate slightly lower than someone with similar experience in industry. Let’s check averages. CPAs with her level of experience in public accounting might average $120–$180 per hour. So I’ll estimate around $125