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Adam Ripperdan, CPA

Adam Ripperdan, CPA , Principal

Title Principal
Hometown Louisville, KY
Years of Experience 18+
Education
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We are kept from our goal, not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.

— Robert Brault

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Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • WealthAbility Wealth & Tax Strategy Certification
  • State and Local Tax Certification – Univ of Wisconsin
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
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Your Scottsdale CPA for Tax Strategy & Advisory

Scottsdale’s thriving economy—driven by real estate, healthcare, professional services, and a strong entrepreneurial community—creates unique opportunities and complex tax challenges. To take full advantage, you need more than a tax preparer—you need a strategist. Your dedicated Scottsdale CPA, Adam Ripperdan , is here to help.

As a Principal at Dark Horse CPAs, Adam focuses exclusively on proactive tax planning and advisory. He helps Scottsdale business owners, professionals, and families minimize tax liability, optimize entity structures, and build forward-looking strategies that align with long-term financial goals. From navigating IRS rules to designing customized tax strategies, Adam ensures you keep more of what you earn while staying fully compliant.

With Adam, you gain a trusted Scottsdale tax strategist—delivering clarity, savings, and confidence in every financial decision.

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Adam Ripperdan, CPA

Adam Ripperdan, CPA, 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, CPA

Adam Ripperdan, CPA, 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,

Tax Services for People.

The Problem: It’s not until you file your personal tax return that you feel the sting of your tax situation. Whether it’s an unwanted surprise in the amount owed or refunded, or the realization that you left significant tax savings on the table, the sting hurts. We believe in No Surprises, especially the bad kind. This is why we work collaboratively with our clients to ensure they plan for and reduce taxes wherever possible. We make sure every engagement requires a level of Tax Planning with your CPA, period.

Adam Ripperdan, CPA

Adam Ripperdan, CPA, Principal

A well-crafted tax strategy and the right tax partner offer a clear return on investment. My clients see the value of having the right CPA on their side, reflected in the taxes they save each year.

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