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Overview

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is a top-10 professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, outsourcing, and consulting — right there with you, in your neighborhood and by your side.

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Number of Employees

5,001-10,000

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North America

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United States Of America

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Year of foundation

2012

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Problems we solve

The Challenges We Help You Move Past

Our clients come to us when complexity threatens to slow them down — and they stay because we help them move forward. Business owners planning for succession or an eventual sale need a trusted advisor who understands the financial, tax, and personal dimensions of that transition all at once. Organizations struggling with unreliable financial data need audit and accounting services that turn numbers into decisions. Companies facing a growing tax burden need proactive planning, credits, and incentives they may not even know exist. Leaders watching their back-office operations consume strategic bandwidth need outsourced accounting, HR, and payroll solutions that feel internal rather than detached. Organizations navigating cross-border operations need seamless international tax and advisory support across multiple jurisdictions. Companies feeling exposed to cybersecurity risk or drowning in manual processes need digital transformation partners who understand their industry, not just their software. And individuals who have built meaningful wealth need integrated planning that connects investment strategy, tax efficiency, insurance, and legacy goals. Wherever the friction is — regulatory, financial, operational, or strategic — CLA is right there with you, ready to help you get through it and get you there.

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Consulting Solutions By Industry

Agribusiness, Food, and Beverage

Grow your agribusiness, food, and beverage organization by cultivating solid business practices. Our team's firsthand industry experience helps clients in all areas of the industry produce, process, and grow, from farm to table. Serving agribusiness, cooperatives, food and beverage processors, and livestock producers, the practice covers dairy producers, family farm producers, feed and grain elevators, fruit and nut tree growers, vineyards and wineries, electric cooperatives, mutual insurance companies, craft beverage, food and beverage processors and distributors, food and grocery stores, hog and pork producers, and ranchers and cattle producers.

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Construction

Navigate your complex financial, tax, operational, and strategic issues with our dedicated construction team. We understand the specific challenges you're facing, and can provide timely advice and strategies to help you succeed. The practice serves civil contractors, general construction companies, and renewable energy and utilities clients, applying deep sector knowledge to help construction organizations manage compliance, improve financial performance, and plan for growth.

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Education

While your school's focus is on building a legacy of excellence in education and beyond, we can apply our industry experience to help you navigate the operational and financial issues you may be facing today. The practice covers charter schools, higher education (private and public colleges and universities), independent schools, and K-12 school districts, delivering audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing support tailored to the distinct needs of each educational institution type.

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Financial Services

Whether you're looking to navigate industry changes and regulatory requirements, implement controls, pursue new strategies, or monitor risks, count on our deep industry experience to guide you along the way. The practice serves banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and private equity and venture capital groups, helping financial institutions manage regulatory compliance, operational risk, and strategic growth across the full spectrum of financial services.

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Government

Be confident that you are delivering the transparency and efficiency the public seeks. Our decades of experience serving federal, state, local, and tribal governments and agencies give us the insight to help improve financial and operational results and lower compliance risk. The practice covers government contractors, state and local governments, charter schools, counties and municipalities, government pensions, housing authorities and agencies, K-12 school districts, special districts, states and state agencies, and tribal governments and gaming.

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Health Care and Life Sciences

Keep pace with an industry that never stops evolving. We work closely with life sciences and providers across the entire health care continuum, which enables us to help you with the financial and operational challenges of today and the strategic challenges of the future. The practice covers community health centers, dental practices, home health and hospice, hospitals and health systems, life sciences, physicians and medical groups, and senior living and care, providing audit, tax, consulting, and strategic advisory services tailored to each segment of the health care and life sciences ecosystem.

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Logistics

Your business keeps the economy moving, and our team can help keep your organization growing. Stay ahead of the competition with strategies and services to help your business thrive, applying firsthand industry experience to your specific financial, tax, operational, and strategic issues. The practice serves aircraft owners, brokerage and logistics companies, container and distribution firms, general product and food distributors, hazardous material carriers, liquid bulk carriers, maritime transportation, people transit companies, rail, residential and commercial moving and storage, specialized heavy haul, TL and LTL carriers, and trucking companies.

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Manufacturing

Enhance value, reduce risk, drive profitability, and protect your legacy. We are passionate about improving the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing and distribution industries, the backbone of our economy. The practice serves aerospace and defense manufacturers, automotive manufacturing, consumer products, craft brewers and distillers, food processors and distributors, government contractors, industrials (forest products, metal forming, paper and printing, plastics, chemicals), life sciences manufacturers, power and energy companies, software companies, and transportation equipment manufacturers, with services focused on continuous financial and operational performance improvement and long-term growth.

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Nonprofits

Leading a successful nonprofit goes beyond financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Leveraging our broad experience, we can help you develop strategies to support your mission, strengthen communication between staff and boards, and enhance overall execution. The practice covers nonprofits broadly, affordable housing organizations, arts and cultural organizations, associations and membership organizations, foundations, independent schools, religious organizations, and social service organizations, combining technical compliance expertise with mission-focused strategic guidance.

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Private Equity

Realize higher potential in your investments throughout their lifecycles by working with our experienced professionals. While private equity groups and venture capitalists face distinct challenges, we know you're always hunting for the next big opportunity and can help you capitalize on each stage of the investment. Services span fund administration, assurance and tax for alternative investment funds, financial due diligence, IT due diligence, operational due diligence, post-merger integration, M&A advisory and investment banking, valuation, working capital analysis, transaction tax, cybersecurity, and private wealth advisory — supporting the full investment lifecycle from raising capital through exit.

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Professional Services

With bold insights and strategic guidance, you can supercharge efficiency, accelerate growth, and exceed your clients' rising expectations. As a fellow professional services organization, we get it — smart decisions drive success. The practice serves architecture and engineering firms, CPA and financial services firms, government contractors, insurance agencies and brokerages, law firms and attorneys, marketing and advertising agencies, payroll companies and PEOs, professional IT consulting firms, professional athletes and entertainers, real estate brokers, sports and entertainment facilities and teams, staffing companies, and veterinarians.

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Real Estate

Grow with confidence during each phase of the real estate investment life cycle. Our real estate team relies on deep industry technical knowledge to identify financial, tax, operational, and strategic opportunities that can increase property and portfolio value. The practice covers real estate investors and operators, affordable housing organizations, housing authorities and agencies, and fund administration, providing tailored services for the distinct financial, tax, operational, and strategic needs of real estate companies across the entire investment life cycle.

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Retail and Hospitality

Sustained success demands a long-term game plan. With years of experience serving retail and hospitality businesses, our team can help you navigate the challenges of today, all while seamlessly strategizing for the future. The practice covers retail businesses, dealerships (auto, commercial trailer, commercial truck, farm implement), food and grocery stores, franchises, entertainment and sports organizations, and restaurants, addressing the full range of financial, tax, operational, and strategic needs across the retail and hospitality spectrum.

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Technology

Turn bright ideas into opportunities for your business. From startup to succession, our technology professionals know the path other companies have taken and can help you innovate, focus, and grow your enterprise — and plan for a successful exit. The practice serves technology companies broadly, software and SaaS developers, and telecommunications providers, delivering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services tailored to the financial and strategic challenges of technology-driven businesses at every stage of growth.

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Consulting Solutions By Capability

Automation and integration

Automation and abundant data is radically changing the world. Helps organizations advance through digital strategies spanning AI readiness assessment, application development, collaboration tools, customer relationship management, Sage Intacct health checks, systems integration, and workflow and process automation.

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Analytics

Gain visibility across your business with financial management and accounting applications tailored to your needs. Covers AI and machine learning, business intelligence and reporting, data infrastructure, Digital EyeQ™, digital readiness assessment, and lineage and master data management.

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Cybersecurity

Protects businesses comprehensively through seasoned security expertise. Covers Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessment, cybersecurity readiness assessment, data security and compliance, HIPAA risk assessment, incident response, PCI compliance, penetration testing, and SQL Server health checks.

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Digital Solutions By Capability

Accounting automation

An automation product that reduces up to 80% of manual accounts payable data entry for organizations. Streamlines invoice processing and data capture through intelligent automation and machine learning capabilities. Enables accounting teams to redirect effort from repetitive data entry tasks to higher-value activities such as analysis and reconciliation, improving efficiency and reducing processing errors.

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Compliance calendar

A digital compliance calendar tool that helps global businesses manage and track regulatory deadlines. Provides centralized visibility into jurisdiction-specific compliance obligations and regulatory calendar events. Enables organizations to monitor regulatory landscapes across multiple geographies, ensure timely submissions and filings, and maintain compliance posture through structured deadline management.

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Grants management

A software solution that helps organizations save money, reduce errors, and improve transparency in grants management. Provides integrated tracking, reporting, and analytics for grants administration across multiple funding sources. Enables organizations to optimize grant utilization, ensure compliance with grantor requirements, and gain visibility into grants performance and financial impact.

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Transportation Performance Analytics

A CLA intelligence platform product delivering performance analytics tailored to the transportation sector. Provides sector-specific dashboards, metrics, and insights for transportation operations and logistics performance. Enables transportation organizations to monitor key performance indicators, benchmark operations, and drive data-driven decision-making across fleet, routing, and supply chain logistics activities.

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