Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Accounting and Tax Services in North Carolina
BRC is a CPA and advisory firm with over 75 years of experience serving clients across the Southeast. Our team of more than 200 professionals provides tax, assurance, and advisory services to middle market companies, private businesses, nonprofits, and government entities. With offices in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and Dunn, North Carolina, we combine local expertise with global resources through our membership in DFK International. Our dedicated industry groups serve sectors such as Affordable Housing, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.We prioritize personalized service, with no question deemed too simple and a commitment to exceptional attention to detail. Our professionals are recognized for their expertise, including leadership roles in Employee Benefit Plan audits and specialized tax credits. Clients consistently praise our responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to deliver high-quality work that supports their financial goals.
Services
Assurance Services
Tax Services
Corporate Tax
International Tax
Business Valuation
Peer Review
Estate Planning
R&D Tax Credits
Quality of Earnings Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined experience in accounting and advisory services.
- Our team serves 1,000+ entities nationwide with tailored financial solutions.
- We provide access to global resources through our DFK International membership.
- Our professionals specialize in niche areas like Employee Benefit Plan audits.
- Clients consistently praise our exceptional attention to detail and responsiveness.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Peer Review Program
- DFK International
What people say
Friendly and dedicated
Superb attention to detail
Deeply knowledgeable
Treated like I matter
Exemplary audit services
Services
Tax Services
BRC provides comprehensive tax services including individual, business, and international tax compliance. Our professionals specialize in strategic tax planning, entity structuring, and identifying credits to minimize liabilities. With expertise in ASC 740 reporting and transactional support, we help clients navigate complex federal and state regulations while optimizing financial outcomes.
Business Valuation
Our valuation experts deliver precise business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and legal matters. Services include purchase price allocations, impairment testing, and 409a valuations. With over 40 years of industry experience, we provide defensible analyses for financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic decision-making across diverse sectors.
Assurance Services
BRC offers audit and assurance services tailored to public and private entities. Our team specializes in Employee Benefit Plan audits, peer reviews, and compliance with AICPA standards. We focus on enhancing financial transparency through risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and customized reporting solutions for nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Peer Review
As active participants in the AICPA Peer Review Program, we conduct independent evaluations of accounting firms' audit practices. Our reviewers ensure compliance with professional standards while providing actionable feedback to improve audit quality, risk management, and operational efficiency for CPA firms nationwide.
Estate Planning
BRC's trust and estate planning services focus on wealth preservation through tax-efficient strategies. We assist with trust administration, gift planning, and business succession to minimize transfer taxes. Our CPAs collaborate with legal and financial advisors to create customized plans that align with clients' long-term financial goals and family legacy objectives.
People
Victor Blackburn
Assurance Partner, CPA
With over 30 years of experience, Victor Blackburn specializes in auditing government and nonprofit organizations. He leads BRC's peer review participation and ensures compliance with AICPA standards through rigorous quality control processes.
Courtney Coker
Assurance Quality Control Leader, Partner, CPA
Courtney Coker oversees assurance quality initiatives at BRC, focusing on audit methodology improvements. Her expertise in financial reporting standards helps maintain the firm's reputation for technical excellence in assurance services.
Kyle Corum
Partner, CPA, CFE
Kyle Corum leads BRC's advisory services practice, specializing in business valuations and forensic accounting. His 20+ years of experience include guiding clients through mergers, acquisitions, and complex financial investigations.
Ben Butler
International Tax Principal, CPA
Ben Butler directs BRC's international tax practice, helping businesses navigate cross-border transactions. With 25 years of experience, he specializes in outbound and inbound tax planning for multinational corporations.
Paige Riordon
Consulting Practice Leader
Paige Riordon leads BRC's R&D tax credit services, assisting clients in manufacturing, technology, and life sciences sectors. Her 20-year track record includes optimizing tax incentives for innovation-driven businesses.
Questions
What industries does BRC specialize in?
BRC serves Affordable Housing, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Transportation, and Professional Services sectors with dedicated industry experts.
How does BRC handle complex tax compliance?
Our tax professionals stay current with evolving regulations to provide strategic compliance solutions, including ASC 740 reporting and international tax planning.
What sets BRC's audit services apart?
We combine hands-on industry expertise with AICPA peer review participation to deliver audit services that enhance financial transparency and regulatory compliance.
How does BRC support business valuations?
Our valuation team uses advanced methodologies for financial reporting, tax compliance, and transaction advisory across 40+ years of industry experience.
What estate planning services does BRC offer?
We provide comprehensive trust administration, gift planning, and business succession strategies to minimize transfer taxes while preserving family wealth.