New York, New York (March 19, 2018) - CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is proud to collaborate with the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA) as a corporate member. CLA will be an active participant on WSBA’s working groups and advising CLA clients as well as the accounting industry on blockchain developments and cryptocurrency transactions impacting our markets. “The WSBA is very pleased to have CLA join us as a corporate member, and we look forward to collaborating with them across the organization to help fuel innovation as they consistently evolve their service delivery model and consider the potential impact of blockchain technology,” says Ron Quaranta, chairman of the WSBA.

Driving innovation in the marketplace

CLA’s Future Innovations Team (FIT) is dedicated to keeping the firm on the cutting edge of new technology and disruptors that impact clients, communities, and the CLA team. With the surge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, FIT is taking action to elevate CLA’s knowledge in order to help meet the needs of clients and the marketplace both now and in the future.

“Our collaboration with WSBA allows us to be proactive and prepare for the advancements in blockchain technology that continue to evolve rapidly and create both opportunities and risks for businesses and commerce in the United States and abroad,” says James Watson, managing principal and FIT member.

About CLA’s Future Innovations Team

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities. In order to do that, we have created a “think tank” called FIT which is responsible for gaining first?generation knowledge of potential disruptors and opportunities which may impact our clients or our firm. FIT promotes a culture of innovation throughout CLA and analyzes how best we can serve today and beyond.

About CLA

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting capabilities to help clients succeed professionally and personally. Our team members are immersed in the industries they serve and have specialized knowledge of their operating and regulatory environments. With more than 5,400 people and 110 U.S. locations, and a global affiliation, we bring a wide array of services to help clients in all markets, foreign and domestic. For more information, visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC?registered investment advisor.