Okay, so Steve Oakford has been working as a CPA for an impressive 58 years. That's a long time! In the New York City Metropolitan Area, accounting professionals with similar experience typically charge around $200-$300 per hour. Considering his extensive experience and location, I'll estimate his hourly rate to be around $125. This is slightly lower than the average rate for CPAs in the area, but taking into account his long tenure with the same company, I've rounded down from a potential $150-$200.