CLA Global Welcomes New Network Members in Spain
Today, CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), an international organization comprised of independent accounting and advisory firms, announced that Munt Audit & Forensic and JDA in Spain have become network member firms. Both firms will begin transitioning to the CLA Global brand over time, ultimately operating as CLA Spain.
The firms combined have more than 175 staff members, and 11 partner-level leaders across their five offices. They provide audit, advisory, tax, legal, labour and outsourcing services across a range of industries including agriculture, consumer products, education, energy and natural resources, financial services, fintech, government and public sector, hospitality and leisure, manufacturing and distribution, media and entertainment, not for profit (charities), professional services, real estate and construction, retail, technology and telecommunications.
David Muntané, Managing Partner of Munt Audit & Forensic said, “Joining CLA Global was a natural decision: it connects our local, hands-on approach with a global network that shares our standards of quality and independence. The deciding factor was the shared culture and commitment to clients. We look forward to the cross-border collaboration, shared expertise and the added value it brings to those we serve.”
Cristina Diaz Alama, CEO of JDA said, “Joining CLA Global marks an exciting new chapter in JDA's international growth. The key factor behind our decision was the opportunity to join a global organisation that shares our values of excellence, collaboration and client commitment. Being part of CLA Global will strengthen our capabilities and allow us to support clients even more closely in their international expansion. It also lets us accelerate JDA's growth, broaden our international perspective and build lasting relationships that create value for our clients and the wider CLA Global community.”
Paul English, CEO of CLA Global, said, “We're delighted to welcome JDA and Munt Audit & Forensic to CLA Global. Spain is a key market for our network, and both firms bring real depth in audit, advisory, tax and outsourcing — along with the commitment to quality, independence and client focus that defines us. I look forward to the collaboration ahead as we build a distinctive global brand.”
About CLA Global
CLA Global is a professional services network designed to help realize the ambitions of privately owned, fast-growing, mid-market clients with cross-border needs.
CLA Global was founded on July 1, 2022, by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) and S&W and currently has more than 230 offices across the world and over 15,000 personnel across the network.
Our member firms are united by a shared spirit of collegiality and exchange, a desire to shape the future of our network, and a drive to accelerate the growth of their clients and people.
About Munt Audit & Forensic
Established in 2010, Munt Audit & Forensic specialises in audit, economic and financial forensic expertise, business valuation, and financial advisory services, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid. The team combines audit-based methodologies with extensive international experience in both audit engagements and the preparation, defence and ratification of expert reports before courts and arbitration tribunals.
The firm works with international and local boutique law firms, companies, shareholders and management teams across a broad range of sectors. The forensic practice covers corporate and commercial disputes, economic damages, insolvency, financial crime, and employment restructurings, while the audit practice focuses on consumer and distribution, industrial and financial markets, and professional services, with growing engagement in the tech start-up sector. Clients value the firm’s technical rigour and ability to translate complex scenarios into clear, robust conclusions.
About JDA
Founded in 1982, JDA is a leading Spanish professional services firm with more than 40 years of experience advising businesses, entrepreneurs and family-owned groups. Today the firm employs over 150 professionals across four offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Granollers (headquarters) and Sabadell, combining personalised local service with nationwide coverage.
JDA’s integrated offering spans tax advisory and compliance, legal services across all practice areas, employment and labour law, accounting, international mobility, business consulting, and data protection. It advises clients ranging from start-ups, SMEs and family-owned businesses to large national and multinational companies across many industries, with extensive experience helping international businesses establish operations and invest in Spain.
For more information
Dalwinder Patel, Director of Marketing
dalwinder.patel@CLAglobal.com