Business Details
35 Years
experience
Expert Accounting and Business Advisory Services in Anchorage, AK
Swalling & Associates Pc is a full-service certified public accounting firm founded in 1991 by John C. (Chris) Swalling. Based in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska, we specialize in serving closely held Alaskan businesses and their executives, owners, and families. Our mission is to help clients achieve success by combining the expertise of a national firm with the personalized service of a local partner. With over 30 years of experience, our team includes directors and CPAs who bring national firm backgrounds and specialized knowledge in audit, tax planning, and management consulting. We emphasize understanding each client's unique needs to deliver tailored solutions, including employee benefit plan audits and multi-state tax strategies.Our commitment to active, hands-on client relationships sets us apart, providing practical advice for complex accounting challenges. Many team members have decades of experience, ensuring continuity and depth of service. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships grounded in trust and a genuine interest in client success. Our services span audit and assurance, income tax compliance, specialized business valuations, and interim executive support. This approach has earned us recognition as one of Alaska's premier accounting firms.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Income Tax Planning
Specialized Services
Management Consulting
Business Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years serving Alaskan businesses with personalized accounting solutions
- Team includes CPAs with national firm experience and specialized expertise
- One of few local firms with dedicated employee benefit plan audit practice
- Active, hands-on approach to client service and relationship-building
- Proven expertise in complex federal and multi-state tax matters
Services
Audit and Assurance
Our audit team provides comprehensive assurance services for mid-sized to large private companies and employee benefit plans. With specialized expertise in single and multiple employer plans, we deliver thorough evaluations and compliance guidance tailored to Alaskan business needs. Our approach combines technical precision with practical insights to ensure reliable financial reporting.
Income Tax Planning
We offer strategic tax planning and compliance solutions focused on minimizing liabilities while maximizing opportunities. Our CPAs specialize in complex federal and multi-state tax issues, providing proactive advice to address evolving regulations. Services include controversy resolution and customized strategies aligned with individual and business financial goals.
Specialized Services
Our firm provides niche services including business valuations, litigation support, and real estate advisory. We assist with incentive compensation plans and financial executive recruitment, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver actionable insights. These specialized offerings address unique client challenges with targeted expertise.
Management Consulting
We deliver tailored consulting services ranging from interim Controller/CFO support to special project execution. Our team partners with clients to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance. Services include bookkeeping support and strategic advisory for business growth and process improvement.
Employee Benefit Plans
As one of Alaska's few firms with dedicated expertise in this area, we audit single and multiple employer benefit plans. Our team ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while providing practical guidance to maintain plan integrity and optimize retirement benefits for employees.
People
Chris Swalling
Founder (Retired)
Founded Swalling & Associates Pc in 1991 after 20 years with international accounting firms in Anchorage. Committed to providing Alaskan businesses high-quality accounting services with personalized attention.
Colin Olner
Director
Lifelong Alaskan CPA with University of Alaska-Fairbanks background. Brings extensive local market knowledge and accounting expertise to support client success through tailored solutions.
Lia Patton
Director
CPA with over two decades of public accounting experience. Focuses on delivering reliable financial guidance and audit services to Alaskan businesses while maintaining strong client relationships.
Wayne D. Eski
Managing Director
CPA with 35+ years of experience leading assurance services. Specializes in employee benefit plan audits and provides strategic oversight for the firm's expanding professional team.
Rita J. De La Torre
Director
Tax expert with 35+ years of experience handling complex compliance matters. Focuses on delivering strategic tax planning solutions for businesses and high-net-worth individuals across Alaska.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for Alaskan businesses?
We provide audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, specialized services like business valuations, and management consulting tailored to Alaskan businesses.
Does your firm handle employee benefit plan audits?
Yes, we are one of Alaska's few accounting firms with a dedicated employee benefit plan audit practice for single and multiple employer plans.
How many years has Swalling & Associates been in operation?
Our firm has served Alaskan businesses since 1991, providing 30+ years of continuous accounting and advisory expertise.
What areas do you serve in Alaska?
We serve clients across Alaska from offices in Anchorage and Wasilla, supporting businesses throughout the state.
Do you work with multi-state tax compliance?
Yes, our CPAs have expertise in complex multi-state tax issues and federal tax controversies affecting Alaskan businesses.
How does your firm approach client relationships?
We prioritize personalized service, actively engaging with clients to understand their needs and build trusted advisory partnerships for long-term success.
