"I was an audit intern in Summer 2017 and had a great experience! I didn't have any audit experience before
interning with Altman, Rogers & Co., but I did have a basic understanding of governmental and not-for-profit
accounting, which helped me during my internship. I got to work with almost all of the partners in the firm and was
able to put my hands on multiple varieties of entities and projects. The company also has an open-door policy,
which made it very easy for me to ask for help when necessary. I also loved the fact that I could request what
projects I wanted to work on. Generally, different in-charges had a different clientele base and the types of audits
they were performing. I was encouraged to be forthcoming with what types of projects I wanted to get exposed to
and work on. This applied not just to audit work, but tax, as well. By the time my internship ended, I was exposed to
different types of audit projects, as well as not-for-profit tax returns. Altman, Rogers & Co. has an amazing
atmosphere to learn and get comfortable with audit and tax. I am very grateful for my time with Altman, Rogers &
Co. I learned a lot and was treated like part of the family!"- Anna K.

Intern With Us

"My internship experience at Altman, Rogers & Co. was fascinating, challenging,
and invaluable in setting the foundation for my professional career in
accounting. As an intern at Altman, Rogers & Co., I felt highly valued and
trusted in my position. My managers were thorough in assigning tasks and
setting clear expectations. If I ever made any errors, my managers did a great
job of providing constructive feedback and patiently answering my questions.
One of the greatest benefits I received from the internship was discovering that
I truly enjoyed doing what I pursued my degree in. This realization was possible
due to the great workplace atmosphere and my incredible mentors and
co-workers at A&R who supported, encouraged, and believed in me."- Christina K.

Auditing

"Interning at Altman, Rogers & Co. was an incredible experience
of working alongside accountants who love their job and for a
firm that highly values their employees. The knowledge and
experiences gained here will continue on with me into my future
career for many years to come!"- KateLynn C.

Tax Services and Consulting

"My time at Altman Rogers was a wonderful
experience for my growth as both a professional
and as a person. I was able to travel to the
northernmost city in the United States, and get hands
on experience working with financial statements,
grants, and understanding the presentation of
governmental fund accounting. I had a great summer
with the team, playing softball, watching the World
Cup together, and enjoying beautiful long Alaskan
summer days outside. I grew up in the Pacific
Northwest and fell in love with the beauty of the state
and the energy of the people who live and work there
[Altman Rogers]. The firm was so kind and inviting,
and I am very grateful for my experience with the
Altman Rogers team!" -Amy W.

Teamwork and Collaboration

"My experience with Altman Rogers was a very interesting experience. Moving up here from
Washington State was a very big move for me but coming up here all the way to Alaska to
work with the company was definitely worth it in the end. I got to experience a vast
quantity of things during my internship here, such as actually going to the client to perform
audit work there, as well as first hand experience on how to interact and engage with
clients in a professional manner. Also, dealing with moose, but that's not related to
accounting.

I also got to see the entire audit cycle from start to finish, which was very engaging for me
as I only had a vague conceptual idea of what an audit was from studying in school, but I
can now actually envision the whole process and actually describe in depth about what
happens during an audit. I am very grateful to this company for granting me the
opportunity to work here and see what it is like to audit in Alaska, and this internship has
made me look forward to graduating and entering the workforce. This is definitely an
experience I won't forget." -Tim A.

Community Involvement

"Interning at Altman, Rogers & Co. was a great experience! I was able to learn a broad
range of skills with the guidance of the managers. The people there are very thoughtful
and we quick to help me with any questions. Even though I was only there a couple
of months, they made me feel like a valued member of the team. I highly recommend
Altman, Rogers & Co. to anyone looking for an internship!"- Kayla P.

Learn. Collaborate. Establish Relationships.

Why Intern With Altman, Rogers & Co.?

Explore the Last Frontier- Alaska!

Come explore the state that is larger than Texas, California, and Montana COMBINED! Fish for salmon in the Kenai River, hike in Chugach State Park, or kayak near Mendenhall Glacier. Alaska is the perfect state to get out and enjoy the great outdoors or snuggle up with a good book next to a roaring fire. The possibilities are endless. In the land of the midnight sun, be prepared for a tee time of midnight…in the sun!

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Explore the World of Auditing

Audit interns travel to various locations across the state as a part of a team, working alongside professional CPAs and CPA candidates. Engagements can be local to the most remote sections of the state. Staff build relationships not only with each other but our clients. Talk about the latest GASB pronouncement over lunch with your mentor or spend a day learning about tax codes with a tax manager.

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Explore the World of Taxation

Tax interns are exposed to active client engagements, working with our knowledgeable tax staff to meet filing deadlines. Interns receive hands-on training on our tax preparation software and electronic resource centers. Learn about the latest tax code changes or spend time working on your presentation skills with your project. Sit in on an audit planning meeting if you want to learn more about auditing.

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Explore the Best Place to Work

Our firm is the proud recipient of the “Denali” (1st Place) Award for “Best Place to Work, 1-250 Employees” as voted on by Alaska Business Monthly readers in 2018, 2019, and 2022 and the recipient of the “St. Elias” (2nd Place) Award for “Best Place to Work, 1-250 Employees” in 2020 and 2021. We invest in our employees through morale events, volunteering opportunities, and annual staying interviews.

Learn More About Our Intern and Job Shadow Programs

Internship
Job Shadow

Internship

Internships are great for not only exposing students to public accounting but also to learn about a firm’s culture and work environment. Altman, Rogers & Co. views interns as members of the firm, providing many of the same benefits to its interns as it does its employees.

Why Should You Intern?

Internships are a great way to help you explore your chosen career path and transition into a job. Like in many cases, internships at Altman, Rogers & Co. can lead directly to a permanent employment offer after graduation. Internships help you to develop your communication skills through collaboration and teamwork, as well as networking with professionals in your chosen field. You develop confidence and gain valuable experience that gives you a leg up over those who choose not to intern.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay
Employee morale event/ wellness group/ community activity participation opportunities
Assigned mentor
Project (Audit Only)
Flexibility in schedule/ hours
Work on active client engagements
Software training
Travel in Alaska (Audit only)
Professional development opportunities
Receive feedback at the end of the internship and provide feedback about internship
Exposure opportunity to tax and audit

Requirements for Eligibility

Minimum age of eighteen (18) years old
Intermediate accounting course completed
Completed or seeking completion of an undergraduate degree in a business-related program including, but not limited to, accounting, finance, or business administration

Job Shadow

Not sure if you are ready to commit to an internship with us? Sign up for a job shadow! Job shadows allow students or recent graduates to meet with various staff in our tax and audit departments, including partners, and learn about what they do on a daily basis. This provides an opportunity to ask questions and learn from our professional staff of CPAs and CPA-seeking candidates.

What is a Job Shadow?

A job shadow allows you to observe and “shadow” or follow around one or more people in your potential field while they work. While a job shadow is brief in nature (currently, Altman, Rogers & Co. offers job shadows that are half-day to a full-day in length), it provides an idea of a typical day is for, in this case, a CPA or other professional working in public accounting. Job shadows don’t provide much opportunity to gain experience or “hands-on” work, but it offers a glimpse of a ” work day” in the life of a public accountant.

What is the benefit to you?

Having doubts about your field of study or what type of career you want to pursue? A job shadow can help clarify what to expect in a CPA’s typical work day. Public accounting is different than private accounting, and a job shadow can help one identify the differences and the similarities and clarify which path a student wants to pursue.

Compensation & Benefits

Spend the day meeting with staff at various points in their careers in the audit and tax departments
Flexibility in schedule/ hours
Job shadows have an advantage during recruiting season for internships

Requirements for Eligibility

Completed or seeking completion of an undergraduate degree in a business-related program including, but not limited to, accounting, finance, or business administration

Meet Our Recruiting Team

Brian Kupilik, CPA, Shareholder

Brian Kupilik, CPA is a firm shareholder and principal in the audit department. He is also the principal in charge of recruiting. Brian travels across Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and Montana in search of new talent for our firm. He also oversees the firm’s mentoring program. In his free time, Brian likes to go biking (mountain, road, fat-tire), hiking, play Magic the Gathering, mow his lawn, read comic books, go to breweries or his cabin, camping, and playing with his daughter, and having date nights with his wife.

Ryan Johns, CPA, Shareholder

Ryan Johns, CPA is the firm’s newest shareholder after being a tax manager in the Anchorage office for almost four years. His area of focus is taxation and planning. He is the mentor for new staff in the tax department. He also oversees the firm’s wellness group. In his free time, Ryan loves spending time with his wife and dog outside, either hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing or camping. When not exploring parts of Alaska, you can find him working on house projects or cooking meals with friends and family.

Heather Garland, COO

Heather Garland is not only the firm’s first Chief Operating Officer but an active participant in the firm’s ongoing recruiting efforts. If she isn’t working behind the scenes scheduling, organizing, and attending meetings with the firm’s recruiting team and university staff, she is on-site or virtual, attending one of the many recruiting events put on by the schools from which Altman Rogers recruits. In her free time, she is exploring the outdoors, watching football, baking chocolate chip cookies or wrangling her nephews!