A Phoenix CPA You Can Actually Talk To
Adam Ripperdan
TITLE
Principal
HOMETOWN
Louisville, KY
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
16
EDUCATION
We are kept from our goal, not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.
— Robert Brault
After years of working with large accounting firms servicing even larger corporations, Adam launched his own practice to help small businesses lower their taxes and enable them to invest in their business. With a robust tax planning background, he brought the “big firm” resources to the businesses that need it most, those who are often overlooked…the Dark Horse small business.
Originally envisioning himself as a high school math teacher and football coach, he found himself at a business school without a secondary education program. Given his proclivities for math, the debits and credits of accounting came naturally and were a natural transition. He has benefitted from working inside several corporate tax teams of larger multinational companies and the public-facing side of small and regional accounting firms. He has seen how much of a difference a team of tax CPAs can make for big companies and has invested over a decade into developing a highly effective approach for translating the book of incentives (aka the Internal Revenue Code) for small business owners. He has a passion for serving entrepreneurs (who he believes are the backbone of our country) and wants to give them the upper hand in navigating the increasingly complex U.S. tax system.
When not providing these tax planning and entity structuring strategies, Adam can be found outside the office, making memories with his wife and their six little tax deductions (two boys and four girls). While he hung up the football cleats and track spikes on a competitive level after college, he has found a new outlet for his love of team sports through teaching and coaching his kiddos and their friends. The truth, however, is that the family setting has been the ultimate team sport!
Specialties
Strategic Tax Planning
Entity Structure
Cost Segregation Studies
Multi-State Tax
Holding Company Setup
Industries
Real Estate (Long-Term & STR)
Healthcare Practices
Service Businesses
First Class Service from Your Phoenix CPA
Dark Horse CPAs have that certain soft skill that allows you to leverage their experience and expertise—they can hold a conversation. And, an enjoyable one at that. The best results are achieved when there is a solid rapport between client and CPA. Get in touch with our Phoenix Dark Horse CPAs for a better experience and superior results.
ADAM RIPPERDAN, PRINCIPAL
For some time now, I have seen that our industry needs a change. The old way of running accounting firms does not seem to serve the client in today’s day and age. When I found out what Dark Horse is doing, I instantly felt that they are setting up our industry to not only survive, but to thrive as well. Joining forces with everything they bring to the table allows me to better serve the clients with more engagement and real time results.
Accounting Solutions for Businesses.
The Problem: Business owners aren't getting timely, accurate and actionable data from their financials. Even worse, they're not receiving tax planning advice from their, "tax pro," which is costing them untold amounts of money. This is just plain wrong. We believe you deserve a better small business accounting firm.
ADAM RIPPERDAN, PRINCIPAL
“I have found that it is easier to arrive at my desired destination with a map. Armed with this logic, I see great tax advisory service as arming a Business owner with a blueprint of how to navigate the complex IRS Code and arrive at their desired goals…legally! It actually gets kind of (dare I say) Fun, when you realize that the Tax Code book is just a book of incentives to create and grow your wealth. With professional tax services, our clients always know real time where they stand, and what steps to take next.”
Tax Services for People.
The Problem: taxpayers are not getting the service they deserve from their CPA. Most CPA firms rush through their clients' tax returns, do not properly explain the return, provide no recommendations on how to reduce their taxes and are generally unavailable or unhelpful outside of tax season.
ADAM RIPPERDAN, PRINCIPAL
“Some say that accounting is the language of business, and I agree. The core of any solid strategy starts on a foundation of good numbers. Coming from a sports background, this foundation is what I would call the fundamentals or blocking and tackling of business. Businesses that try to make decisions without knowing where they're at and where they're headed financially often end up failing or underachieving. With professional accounting services, our clients always know where they stand. Not only do they have current financial metrics but a trusted advisor to explain what it all means.”
Nancy R.
I have used James Larsen as my CPA for many years and am confident in his work ethic and tax knowledge.
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