Business Details
35 Years
experience
Certified Public Accounting Services in Anchorage, AK
Swalling & Associates Pc is a premier certified public accounting firm dedicated to serving Alaskan businesses and their leaders. Founded in 1991 by Chris Swalling, a lifelong Anchorage resident, we combine national firm expertise with personalized service to deliver actionable financial solutions. Our team of seasoned CPAs brings decades of experience in audit, tax planning, and specialized advisory services tailored to the unique needs of closely held businesses. With offices in Anchorage and Wasilla, we prioritize hands-on client relationships and a deep understanding of local market dynamics. Our professionals, many with multinational firm backgrounds, specialize in employee benefit plan audits, business valuations, litigation support, and executive compensation strategies.We distinguish ourselves through proactive client engagement, offering straightforward insights to resolve complex accounting challenges while maintaining unwavering commitment to ethical standards and client success. As a trusted advisor, we align our services with clients' personal and business financial goals, providing comprehensive support from bookkeeping to interim CFO roles. Our legacy of excellence, built over 30 years, continues through a new generation of accountants who uphold our founding principles of expertise, integrity, and client-focused service.
Services
Audit and Assurance
Income Tax Planning
Business Valuations
Management Consulting
Employee Benefit Plans
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience serving Alaskan businesses with national firm expertise
- Our team includes CPAs with specialized skills in employee benefit plan audits
- We provide hands-on advisory services tailored to local market conditions
- Our professionals have experience with multinational client engagements
- We maintain a legacy of ethical accounting practices since 1991
Associations and certifications
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Services
Audit and Assurance
Our audit and assurance services provide comprehensive financial examinations for mid-sized to large private companies. We specialize in employee benefit plan audits, covering single and multiple employer plans with meticulous attention to regulatory compliance. Our team delivers actionable insights that enhance financial transparency and support informed business decisions for Alaskan enterprises.
Income Tax Planning
We offer strategic tax planning and compliance solutions focused on minimizing liabilities while maximizing financial opportunities. Our expertise includes complex federal and multi-state tax issues, controversy resolution, and innovative strategies tailored to Alaska's unique business environment. Our approach ensures clients maintain full compliance while optimizing their tax positions.
Specialized Services
Our specialized services encompass business valuations, litigation support, and executive compensation planning. We provide expert witness testimony and real estate advisory services, combining technical expertise with industry-specific knowledge. These tailored solutions address complex business challenges through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.
Management Consulting
We deliver customized management consulting services ranging from interim CFO support to operational improvement initiatives. Our team provides fractional accounting services and special project support while maintaining deep industry expertise. Our consulting approach focuses on enhancing business performance through practical, implementation-ready solutions.
Employee Benefit Plans
We offer dedicated employee benefit plan audit services, a rare specialty among Alaskan firms. Our team handles 401(k), pension, and healthcare plans with expertise in compliance testing and fiduciary responsibilities. This specialized service ensures accurate reporting while helping businesses maintain competitive employee benefit offerings.
People
Colin Olner
Director
Lifelong Alaskan CPA with extensive local business knowledge, graduated from University of Alaska-Fairbanks, brings regional expertise to client engagements.
Lia Patton
Director
Over twenty years of public accounting experience, provides technical expertise and continuity in delivering quality client services to Alaskan businesses.
Rita J. De La Torre
Director
Tax specialist with 35+ years of experience, offers deep expertise in complex tax matters and regulatory compliance for Alaska-based organizations.
Wayne D. Eski
Managing Director
Seasoned accounting professional with 35+ years of experience, provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the firm's client engagements.
Chris Swalling
Founder (Retired)
Established the firm in 1991 after 20 years with international firms, envisioned providing Big 4 quality services with local commitment to Alaskan businesses.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialize in?
We specialize in audit and assurance, income tax planning, business valuations, employee benefit plan audits, and management consulting tailored to Alaskan businesses.
How long have you served Alaskan businesses?
We've provided accounting services to Alaskan clients since 1991, combining local market knowledge with national firm expertise across 30+ years.
Do you handle complex tax matters?
Yes, our team has extensive experience with complex federal and multi-state tax issues, including controversy resolution and innovative tax minimization strategies.
What makes your firm different?
Our hands-on approach combines national firm expertise with personalized service, delivered by CPAs who understand Alaska's unique business environment and challenges.
Can you assist with employee benefit plans?
We offer specialized employee benefit plan audit services, covering single and multiple employer plans with expertise in compliance and fiduciary responsibilities.
What experience does your team have?
Our CPAs have decades of experience, including work with multinational clients and national accounting firms, focused on delivering practical solutions for Alaskan businesses.
