BRC is proud to announce the promotion of two principals to Partner, effective June 1, 2025: Mike Pitney, and Paige Riordon. These promotions recognize the outstanding leadership, deep expertise, and meaningful client impact each has contributed to the firm.
Mike Pitney, CPA, based in Raleigh, is the firm’s Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Leader. Mike brings deep expertise in client relationship management, regulatory compliance, and process innovation. He has led the firm’s outsourced services practice through sustained growth, providing clients with scalable financial leadership and mentoring a high-performing team of professionals delivering day-to-day support and strategic insight.
Paige Riordon, CPA, based in BRC’s Greensboro office, leads the firm’s R&D Tax Credit practice. With two decades of experience, Paige works closely with companies in life sciences, consumer products, technology, manufacturing, and more to design customized, audit-sustainable research credit studies. A licensed CPA in North Carolina and South Carolina, Paige is known for her client-focused approach and technical depth in navigating complex R&D regulations.
“These professionals embody the core values of BRC—balanced, responsive, and connected,” said Ben Ripple, BRC’s Managing Partner. “Their promotions reflect not only their technical excellence but also the impact they’ve had on our clients, our teams, and the strategic direction of the firm. Their advancement to Partner represents a continued investment in BRC’s future and reinforces our commitment to leadership that drives meaningful results for our clients and communities. We look forward to their continued contributions as we grow and evolve together.”
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BRC is a certified public accounting and advisory firm serving middle market companies, private, nonprofit and government entities, as well as individuals and small businesses. Since 1947, BRC has built a formidable reputation as an employer and consistently makes the Accounting Today list of the best midsized and large firms to work for.
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