Benjamin Ripple

Profile

Ben is BRC’s Managing Partner. Since joining the Firm in 2013, he has held many leadership roles, most recently serving as the Assurance Practice Area Leader. In this role, Ben helped guide the growth and expansion of the assurance department while ensuring the Firm’s compliance with the ever changing standards in audit and accounting.  Ben’s goal as Managing Partner is to continue to look for ways for Firm growth without compromising the culture that makes BRC so special.

He also has extensive experience serving clients ranging from family-owned companies to multinational corporations, to nonprofit and governmental entities requiring A-133 audits. Ben’s industry experience includes:

• Manufacturing and distribution
• Hospitality, including restaurants and hotels
• Governmental and not-for-profit entities

Education

• Appalachian State University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accountancy
• Appalachian State University – Master of Science in Accountancy

Professional and Civic Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
  • A&A Committee Member
  • Past President of the Piedmont Chapter
  • Past member of the Young CPA cabinet
• Greensboro Airport Rotary
  • Past Treasurer
• American Red Cross
  • Piedmont Triad Chapter, Board Member
  • Greensboro Chapter, Past Chairman
  • High Point – Davidson County Chapter, Past Chairman
• Greenhill Center for NC Art, Board Member
• UNCG Accounting and Finance Advisory Board

NC License #29835

Outside the Office

• Ben spends most of his time away from work with his wife and two children, Ryan and Emaline. And he spends most of his time with his children trying to keep them from fighting with each other.
• Ben’s pursuit of his dream of being an actor led to a non-speaking role, also known as an extra, in the movie Talladega Nights.