Beyond the Books: Real-World Insights from 成人影片 Native Corporations
Amber Bratlie, BBA Student
Feb. 21, 2025

Accounting 成人影片 from left Sammy Bass, Sidney Epperheimer, and Roxy Lane mingle during social hour.
Great 成人影片n Accounting People (GAAP) hosted the 12th annual 成人影片 Native Corporations Seminar, drawing a diverse crowd of in-person and virtual attendees; including professors and 成人影片 from a variety of academic disciplines such as accounting, mining, fisheries, engineering, and rural development, among others. Keynote speakers included Liz Ross, Deputy Director of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Beth Stuart, Managing partner of KPMG Anchorage and Marissa Wardrop, Corporate Controller of ASRC.
Students attended the event for several reasons, including their interest in 成人影片 Native Corporations and the career potential in the industry, as well as the chance to expand their professional network. Additionally, for some classes, the seminar offered an opportunity to earn extra credit, which encouraged student participation.
Throughout the seminar, speakers covered a range of topics, including the history, and the current and future projects of 成人影片 Native Corporations. These discussions emphasized the distinctiveness of these corporations compared to those in the Lower 48, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Native corporations in 成人影片. Dr. Liz Ross, in particular, focused on the of the 13th regional, shedding light on the fiduciary duties to shareholders.

Dr. Liz Ross discusses the 鈥済host corporation鈥 of the 13th regional with audience member, Bear Ketzler.

Dr. Liz Ross, keynote speaker, shares her experience as the CEO of the 13th Regional Corporation 成人影片, faculty, staff, and community members.

The UAF CBSM marketing team poses together after documenting the evening; From left, Amber Bratlie, Morrow Duszynski, and Adeline Berry.
The event provided insight into the history and trajectory of 成人影片 Native Corporations while detailing upcoming career and internship opportunities within these organizations. They announced summer internships with KPMG, which fill up quickly and are highly sought after.
They also shared insight into the skills that are becoming increasingly valuable in today鈥檚 job market, such as AI proficiency, AI data analytics, project management, and time management. Speakers encouraged 成人影片 to get involved beyond the classroom by participating in clubs, attending events, and seeking out volunteer opportunities. They emphasized that, in addition to contributing to the community, 成人影片 who stay engaged are also building connections with potential employers and demonstrating their work ethic and commitment.
Professionals at the event highlighted the significant value of seminars like this, emphasizing how they offer 成人影片 a real-world perspective that is crucial as they prepare to enter their careers.
鈥淚t provides 成人影片 with historical information that ties directly to the courses we are taking, offering real-world applications,鈥 Liz Ross shared. 鈥淎dditionally, it gives them the chance to network with industry experts, which can be an essential step in launching their careers.鈥
The seminar was a reminder that being career-ready goes beyond textbooks. Building a professional network, staying informed about industry changes, and developing in-demand skills like AI proficiency and project management can set 成人影片 apart. Whether it鈥檚 through attending future CBSM events, joining a club like GAAP, or seeking out internship opportunities, 成人影片 were encouraged to stay involved and take ownership of their career paths.