Allyson Bartley

Allyson joined BPS in 2018. In January 2026, BPS merged with Smith+Howard, and Allyson continues to serve closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including pass-through entities and family-owned businesses, drawing on her years of experience as a trusted advisor in public accounting.

As a partner, Allyson advises clients on a wide range of tax matters, researches and implements tax planning strategies, and assists clients with the filing of tax returns. She is also involved in the tax implications of acquisitions and divestitures, company reorganizations and succession planning. Prior to joining BPS, Allyson was a senior tax manager with a large regional accounting firm.

Areas of Expertise

• Individual Tax Planning and Compliance
• Closely Held Businesses
• Multi-State Corporate and Partnership Taxation

Industry Expertise

• Family Partnerships
• Family Corporations
• Professional Services

Professional Involvement

• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

Community Involvement

• Treasurer, Richland Springs Baptist Church
• Vice Chair, Wyman King Academy
• Treasurer, Wyman King Academy Parents Association
• Incoming Board Chair, Oliver Gospel Mission
• Former Board Chair, Saluda County First Steps
• Former Board Member and Treasurer, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment

Education

• Master of Accountancy, University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business
• B.S., Accounting, University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business