A firm built to know you and help you
CLA is the brand of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP: CPAs, consultants and wealth advisors who work as one team, and a firm that runs without a traditional headquarters.
Purpose
To create opportunities for clients, for the firm’s own people and for the communities they share.
Promise
To know you and help you.
The firm in three numbers
- Nearly 9,000 people in one firm
- More than 120 U.S. locations
- More than 200,000 clients
Five values
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Curious
Ask the next question before assuming the answer.
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Collaborative
Bring in colleagues early, across every service.
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Transparent
Say plainly what we see, including the hard parts.
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Inclusive
Make room for every voice, on the team and around the table.
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Reliable
Do what we said, when we said we would.
Four advantages
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Industry specialization
Teams are organized by sector, so the people on your work know your market before the first meeting.
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Integrated capabilities
Every service sits inside one firm, which makes it simple to bring the next expert into the room.
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A premier resource for private businesses
Privately held companies and their owners are the heart of the client base, from first year to succession.
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Inspired careers
Professionals design careers that fit their lives, and clients benefit from people who choose to stay and grow.
Network, community and recognition
CLA Global
CLA is an independent network member of CLA Global, an international organization of independent accounting and advisory firms. It gives clients with interests abroad a way to reach local advisors.
The CLA Foundation
Established in 2015, the CLA Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) funded solely by donations from CLA’s own people. It has granted more than $16.5 million toward education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Recognition
Named one of U.S. News & World Report's 2026–2027 Best Companies to Work For, recognized for its internship programs.
Research
The CLA Heartbeat Index™ is the firm’s research program on how business leaders feel about the road ahead.