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Mollie Morrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chugiak, Alaska 99567
Mollie Morrison is a certified public accountant with years of experience serving the financial needs of individuals and small businesses in Chugiak, Alaska. With a focus on IRS representation, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services, Morrison provides customized solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her expertise extends to financial planning and small business accounting, making her a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families.
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Michelle Drew
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chugiak, Alaska 99567
Located in Chugiak, Alaska, Michelle Drew brings over two decades of experience in accounting to her clients. As a certified public accountant, she specializes in tax compliance and business tax services, providing expert guidance on tax planning and consulting. Michelle's expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, serving clients in family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. With a focus on basic accounting services, she helps her clients navigate complex financial matters with ease and accuracy.

Alaska's CPA community serves unique challenges in a resource-rich state with remote operations and seasonal business cycles. The Alaska Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours and passing the CPA exam. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics.

Key Tax Considerations: Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax, though many municipalities impose local sales taxes. CPAs focus heavily on federal tax compliance, oil and gas royalty taxation, and Permanent Fund Dividend planning. Multi-state taxation is common for businesses operating both in Alaska and the Lower 48.

Industry Specializations: Oil and gas extraction, commercial fishing, tourism and hospitality, air transportation, and government contracting are primary focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in natural resource accounting, Native corporation accounting, and the unique challenges of operating in remote locations with seasonal access.

For CPA Professionals: The Alaska Society of CPAs serves a small but close-knit professional community. Most firms concentrate in Anchorage, with smaller practices in Fairbanks and Juneau. The state offers unique career experiences, higher compensation to offset cost of living, and opportunities to work with distinctive industries and clients.