Meet Ben
Bio
Benjamin Hamrick is a Partner at DMJPS CPAs + Advisors in Business Valuation Services. Ben began his career with the firm in 1983, specializing in business taxation, audit, and accounting. In 1995, he established the firm’s valuation practice and has since focused on business valuation services, transaction advisory, family transitions, and related tax and advisory services for privately-held companies and business owners. Ben has conducted valuations for various purposes, including gift and estate tax, charitable contributions, succession planning, shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements, insurance claims, economic damages, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also served as an expert witness in valuation disputes.
Ben collaborates closely with legal counsel, financial advisors, and other professionals, always striving to understand the unique needs of each client and situation. His dedication to the profession was recognized in 2018 when he received North Carolina’s highest honor, the CPA Pinnacle Award.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ben is deeply rooted in his community. He has taken on several volunteer leadership roles and has been honored as Small Business Leader of the Year and Volunteer of the Year by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, working out at the Y, cycling, photography, cooking, reading, and engaging in outdoor activities.
Certifications & Licenses
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser) American Society of Appraisers
- CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor) Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
- CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst) National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
- CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Education
- Appalachian State University B.S.B.A. in Accounting and Information Systems
Professional Involvement
- AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) - Member, Past Member of Council, Member of Forensics and Valuation Services Section and Tax Section
- NCACPA (North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants) - Member, Past Chair of Board of Directors, Past Treasurer, Past Finance Committee Chair, Past Chair Nominating Committee, Past Chair Investment Committee, Past Chair Audit Committee, among other various committee position
- FCG (Financial Consulting Group) – Member
Community Involvement
- Appalachian State University Walker College of Business – Past Business Advisory Council
- Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce – Past Chair Board of Directors, Past Treasurer, Past Executive Committee Member, Past Finance Committee Chair, Past Audit Committee Member, Past Nominating Committee Chair
- OpenDoors of Asheville – Past Board of Directors, Past Chair
- Truist – Past Advisory Board Chair
- University of North Carolina Asheville Family Business Forum – Past Board of Directors Department of Management & Accountancy – Past Advisory Board
- YMCA of Western North Carolina- Chair Board of Directors
- University of North Carolina Asheville Family Business Forum – Past Board of Directors Department of Management & Accountancy – Past Advisory Board
Recent Articles
Service Areas
Business Advisory
Business Valuations
International Tax
Mergers & Acquisitions
Succession Planning
Tax Services