WEST COLUMBIA, SC, December 14, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Patricia Ann Shirk, Owner of BNT Associates, LLC, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Entrepreneur of the Year in Accounting. While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who Registry is an honor, only two male and two female members in each discipline are named the Cambridge Who's Who Entrepreneur of the Year. The Cambridge Who's Who selection committee chooses these special honorees based on their accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership and service.

With more than 25 years of professional experience, Ms. Shirk specializes in accounting. She oversees administration and is responsible for bookkeeping and preparing tax returns. Her interest in finance motivated her to start her own business. She considers receiving gratitude from her clients to be the most fulfilling aspect of her career. Ms. Shirk was recognized by the Who's Who Among Women, is a recipient of the Great Women of the 21st Century Award and attributes her success to her hard work and her customer service skills.

Ms. Shirk completed coursework at The Pennsylvania State University and is a member of the Lexington County Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Tax Professionals. She volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America and often donates to the American Cancer Society and local charitable organizations. Ms. Shirk hopes to obtain an enrolled agent status in the future.

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Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

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