Christianson PLLP joined has joined CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), an organization comprised of independent accounting and advisory firms, as an alliance member in the United States.

Christianson PLLP provides audit, tax and outsourcing services across a range of industries including agriculture, renewable energy and natural resources, financial services, real estate and construction and technology. Headquartered in Willmar, Minnesota, Christianson PLLP has six offices and more than 80 staff members.

Joel Gratz, Managing Partner of Christianson PLLP, said, “As a firm, we have explored the idea of joining an Alliance for a number of years. In learning more about CLA Global, its people, the expertise of its members, and network of relationships, we saw an opportunity that we could build on. We look forward to the collaborative efforts with CLA Global including technical resources, network experience, as well as leadership and growth opportunities.”

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Joe Kask, co-CEO of CLA Global said, “With their strength and experience in renewable fuels and agricultural industries, Christianson PLLP will bring valuable insights to the CLA Global organization, delivering further value to our member firms.”

Sancho Simmonds, co-CEO of CLA Global, adds, “The knowledge and technical experience in key industries that Christianson PLLP brings will enable CLA Global members to further expand their knowledge base and skills.”

CLA Global was founded on July 1, 2022, by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and Evelyn Partners. The organization offers one of the largest financial outsourcing services and private client and wealth advisory platforms of any global accounting organization. Currently, CLA Global has more than 180 offices across the world and more than 13,500 personnel across the network. Member firms provide services to clients of all sizes, with a particular emphasis on fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic middle market cross-border businesses.

Based on reported 2021 fee income, Accountancy Age ranked CLA Global 15th among the top global accounting and advisory organizations in the world.

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