CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Associate Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen).
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Senior Associate
Senior Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a virtual interview on Teams with a manager and supervisor. It lasted about 30 minutes. It wasn't too technical, mainly a review of my resume and experience. They talked about what the job entails, like maybe traveling sometimes, and I got to ask them a lot of questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join CLA
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Group
Got recruited via on-campus career services in MN, did an on-campus interview, and mentioned wanting to work out of state. A week later, they contacted me from my desired location and asked about my travel plans for an interview. I planned it to attend one of their interview 'open houses.' They were hiring about 20 people at this location due to growth, so I was there with about 15 other candidates. The day ran from 9 AM to 2 PM, featuring two 30-minute interviews with partners, a 1-hour presentation about the firm and office tour, followed by lunch and a Q&A with Partners and First-Year Associates. I got my offer three business days later. It was a great experience and made my decision easy.
Confirmed questions1 question
- One interviewer focused on general conversation, while the other asked specific behavioral questions like 'Tell me about a time...'; it was a bit of a shift to switch between them.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Senior Associate
Senior Easy No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was a pretty casual interview. I met with the recruiter, managers, and a partner. The company claimed to have a commercial practice, but I knew they didn't at the time. They seemed to avoid answering questions about the size and clients of their commercial practice.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What qualities define a senior role?
- Can you describe your experience in this specific industry?
- How do you handle demanding work hours and stressful situations?
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Associate Interview Questions
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“Can you explain the differences between tax forms and M adjustments?”
Read reports →“What led you to pursue a career in accounting?”
Read reports →“Could you provide details on the scale and clientele of your commercial operations?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your hobbies?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in a new industry?”
Read report →“What are you looking for in a firm?”
Read report →“If two managers from different teams, with simultaneously due projects, were pulling you in separate directions, how would you handle managing expectations for both projects?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next 5 years?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you included someone who seemed left out of a team discussion, and what steps you took or would take to make them feel more engaged?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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