Is CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) a good company to work for?

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,987 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) have been left by employees working as Internship , Audit Intern and Principal .

Does CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)?

45% of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)?

Associate (186) , Senior Associate (102) , Audit Associate (84) , Intern (79) , Tax Associate (73) , Staff Accountant (64) , Director (56) , Manager (47) , Assurance Associate (45) , Senior Accountant (42) , Tax Intern (42) , Accountant (26) , Senior Auditor (25) , Audit Intern (23) , Principal (23)

What are the pros of working at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) according to real employee reviews?

"Great people in the Baltimore office that love to help incoming interns learn the business and fundamental roles in accounting." ((in 202 reviews)); "Great culture and had real work" ((in 125 reviews)); "Health benefits are good." ((in 81 reviews)); "The team is great and very supportive." ((in 40 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO, plenty of opportunity" ((in 37 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) according to real employee reviews?

"Long Hours & Time Commitment (wasn't a problem if you have a good work ethic)" ((in 111 reviews)); "And somewhat low pay compared to other firms" ((in 95 reviews)); "No work/life balance and very stressful" ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor Management . . ." ((in 69 reviews)); "No bonus and too many changes going on." ((in 44 reviews))

What are employees saying about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) layoffs and their outlook for job security at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) locations?

Minneapolis , Dallas , Denver , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Orlando , Boston , Milwaukee , Arlington , Bellevue , Tampa , Phoenix , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Indianapolis , Washington , Fort Worth , Peoria , Seattle , Irvine , Chicago , Albuquerque , Raleigh , West Hartford , Oak Brook , Spokane , Plymouth Meeting , Baltimore , Green Bay , Glendora

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(1,718 total reviews)

Jen Leary

63% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,718 reviews)

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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,718 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jul 9, 2013

Great place to learn and work

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly Partners ...most of the year. Knowledgeable staff and admin

Cons

Two mergers in two years due to the firms want to constantly grow.

2.0

Jul 9, 2013

Not the place it used to be...

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is very good for what I do (but the benefits...not so much) and the work/life balance and flexibility were wonderful. But that's where it ends.

Cons

If you are a female, you have no chance of making it in the good old boys network, particularly if you're not in Minneapolis. This was not a merger, but a takeover. And all of the culture and values that were once Clifton Gunderson have been stripped away to leave nothing left but a firm that is only concerned with the bottom line. There is no chance to move up in the company if you aren't in Minneapolis or if you are a woman...unless its a role that is deemed as more female centric, but if you're not in Minneapolis, it won't matter anyway. I've seen great quality people get let go. Cronyism is a part of everyday vocabulary. Its sad, I used to love coming to work.

4.0

Apr 22, 2013

Wonderful

Senior auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people and good use of technology

Cons

Pay could be better and firm issued credit card for expenses

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