Clifton Gunderson employees “work hard at our jobs and have very high standards,” but at the same time, “we value a work/life balance.” “People are very open to helping with questions if you have them,” an auditor says. “It’s kind of like a family culture at our firm. We work well in teams.” Overall, “the culture is very professional while still being relaxed enough to allow employees to feel comfortable talking to superiors,” a staff accountant observes. “In my experience, most partners are concerned about producing high-quality work and about giving new staff opportunities to learn new skills and to increase their responsibilities,” another insider says. “There is a lot of emphasis from the corporate offices on bringing in new clients and seeking out networking opportunities.” Interactions with upper management are pretty informal. A contact notes, “I can walk into a partner’s office with a question any time.”