CLA Showcases Best of Accounting to Students Through Internships and FBLA Conference

  • CLA happenings
  • 6/20/2024
High school interns at CLA office

Firm’s summer programs highlight the benefits of profession to students early in their career experience

This week, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, welcomed a second cohort of high school student interns in addition to more than 400 college-level interns, who started in early June. CLA’s paid high school internship program is providing 69 students in 14 offices with real-world experience across accounting, tax, wealth management, digital, and consulting services this summer. 

CLA’s internship programs provide both high school and college students with a well-rounded experience, working alongside the firm’s experienced professionals across a variety of industries. Interns learn about various services and engage in professional development activities that enhance their business and leadership skills, while also giving them a feel for how CLA serves its clients. 

In its second year, this year’s high school internship program received nearly 500 applications. CLA designed its internships to provide impactful experiences through mentorships and project-based learning that guides students through real-world projects such as sustainable business solutions and digital finance innovation. CLA joined forces again with Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the largest career and technical student organization in the world focused solely on business, to drive awareness and interest in its internships and the industry, including exhibiting and speaking at its National Leadership Conferences in Orlando, Florida, June 24 through July 2, 2024.

“We are beyond excited to host this year’s summer interns to show the diverse array of career opportunities within accounting and professional services," said Jen Leary, CEO of CLA. “At CLA, we are passionate about sharing what I and so many others at the firm love about the profession to inspire students to learn more. As we continue to grow, we see an enormous potential to disrupt the industry through the fresh thinking and technical savvy of tomorrow’s leaders. We learn so much from our interns and the students we meet through our connection with FBLA, those insights have been invaluable in helping us imagine and create a better future for accounting.”

FBLA Interim President and CEO Randy W. Fiser added, "We are delighted to work with CLA once again on this incredible opportunity for our members to learn what it takes to make it in the accounting and professional services industry with one of the best names in the business. As our students prepare for their careers, they are learning not only the content knowledge that will help them be successful, but the leadership and professional skills that will make them exemplary professionals and eventually business leaders.”

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About Future Business Leaders of America

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with more than 193,000 middle school, high school, and college members worldwide. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. The association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. For more information, visit fbla.org.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaimer. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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