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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

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Smoke and mirrors - Accountant CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Employee Review

3.0
Feb 4, 2022
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Pros

I liked the industry I was a part of

Cons

Complete smoke and mirrors. Their narrative is sold on the ideas of opportunities and "family". That should be your biggest red flag. They don't mention that it's not a healthy family with great communication. Be prepared to be treated like a step-cousin if you don't fit the narrative. If you're not an accountant or CPA (anything tax related). They will gate keep your career. What they pitch, is not what is sold. I truly don't know who they're trying to market here...young? Naive? Gullible? Charge hours and budgets will are also incredibly realistic. You're expected to meet charge hours BUT also take "me time" and get CPE. If you budget 160 charged hours but also have to meet your learning requirements = over time. It's expected not suggested.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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