[12] McMasters retired April 1, 2013, leaving Viere as sole CEO.

[11] Denny Schleper became the CEO of CLA in January 2015 after Viere retired.

[14] In September 2013, CLA agreed to pay a $35,100,000 settlement on the audit of the City of Dixon, Illinois.

Clifton Gunderson had performed the audit for many years, but Clifton Gunderson had failed to recognize fraud committed by the city's comptroller, Rita Crundwell, that amounted to nearly $54 million.

[15] In addition, the firm was fined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.