Partners
Our partners and principal are recognized thought leaders in the nonprofit community. Their expertise, commitment, and values set the tone for the firm.
You can also learn about our firm leadership and senior managers.
- Julie Adams
- Ted R. Batson, Jr.
- Fran Brown
- Daniel M. Campbell
- Daren Daiga
- Nathan B. Davis
- Christopher M. DuKate
- Rob Faulk
- Christopher M. Gordon
- Courtney B. Gregory
- S. Gregory Griffin
- David J. Gunter
- Mark Hepner
- Julie Adams
- Ted R. Batson, Jr.
- Fran Brown
- Daniel M. Campbell
- Daren Daiga
- Nathan B. Davis
- Christopher M. DuKate
- Rob Faulk
- Christopher M. Gordon
- Courtney B. Gregory
- S. Gregory Griffin
- David J. Gunter
- Mark Hepner
- Frank Jakosz
- Junice Jones
- Jeremy Landon
- Christian Mantegna
- Rachel McMichael
- Douglas E. McVey
- Mark Pate
- Ashley Peabody
- Chris Purnell
- Stan Reiff
- Nathan D. Salsbery
- Lisa R. Saul
- Logan Sharrett
- Timothy J. Sims
- Brent R. Smith
- Ryan Smith
- Kenneth Q. Tan
- Emily D. Toler
- Tyler VanderVen
- Lisa Wabby
- Allison Ward
- Lindsey P. Whinnery
- Tammara Williamson
- Mark R. Yoder
Ryan Smith
Partner
Healthcare Practice Leader
Areas of Service
Healthcare industry
Audit and accounting
Consulting and advisory
Background
Ryan leads the firm’s healthcare industry practice. With focused experience gained from serving numerous healthcare clients, he is a valued resource on technical accounting matters, U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards, internal control assessments, and other complexities impacting the healthcare industry. Ryan’s knowledge and insight into the challenges healthcare organizations face give him a unique skill set to assist with the needs of growing and diverse nonprofit healthcare organizations.
Ryan’s experience includes the planning, managing, execution, and conclusion of risk-based audits for a variety of clients in healthcare and healthcare-adjacent industries. This includes federally qualified health centers, multi-hospital health systems, surgery centers, senior living and long-term care facilities, home care and hospice organizations, physician practices, third-party administrators, management service organizations, and healthcare foundations.
Civic/Professional Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member
South Carolina Association of CPAs, member
North Carolina Association of CPAs, member
Healthcare Financial Management Association, member
LeadingAge, member
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – North Carolina, South Carolina
Speaking and Other Service
Ryan frequently leads continuing professional education classes on accounting standards implementation. Ryan also volunteers on his church’s missions council, teaches Sunday school, and periodically travels internationally for missions work.
Education
B.S., Bob Jones University
Master of Accountancy, Wake Forest University School of Business
