40 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen When did you decide to go into the business you are in? Accounting was not my first choice; initially I went to school for computer science. Yet, when my major required two semesters of accounting classes, I excelled due — in part at least — to both my parents being CPAs. From there, I took more and continued to do well. The rest is history. What’s an outside skill, quality or experience you’ve brought to your industry? How has it impacted your career? Post-graduation, I worked for seven years in the private sector. The company was a national privatelyowned company. The complex corporate structure taught me a tremendous amount more about intricate inner workings of accounting. Further, I had the unique opportunity to learn about bankruptcy accounting and reporting during a Chapter 11 reorganization — proof that some of the best lessons are learned out of the hardest situations. Tell us about how you grew up and who shaped you into the woman you are today. My grandparents were always a large part of my life. My mom also inspired me from a young age, as she was one of the few women in the state to venture into accounting during her time. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention my siblings; our family was large and never lacked in energy or laughter. Give us some success tips for someone just starting out in your line of work. Learn as much as you can. Be a student of your profession and never assume you know everything. Find out what you’re interested in, and pursue it to its fullest extent. From there, share your passion with others. Once you know something, it’s yours to forward on. Meet Baldwin & Associates’ Alys Anne Dennis Charleston Women in Business Alys Anne Dennis CPA, Par tner. we remember you by name, not your 1099. 210 Wingo Way, Ste. 202 Mt Pleasant, SC 843.722.0785 www.baldwincpa.com At Baldwin
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