About Ben Riggs, CPA | Cornerstone Bookkeeping & Advisory
About Cornerstone

Big-firm experience, built for small businesses.

I’m Ben Riggs, a CPA license holder based in Waxahachie, working directly with Texas home-service business owners who want reliable books and honest advice โ€” without the complexity a lot of firms lead with.

Who we are

From big-firm KPIs to small-business bookkeeping

I started in public accounting, then led the overhaul of KPI reporting and data visualization for a $100M+ enterprise, presenting directly to C-suite leadership and rebuilding how the business tracked its own growth from the ground up. I bring that same rigor to home-service owners.

I hold a bachelor’s in accounting, a master’s in financial management from Texas A&M University, an AI Business Strategy certificate from Johns Hopkins, and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor status. I specialize in home-service businesses because they’re the backbone of how people actually live, and they face challenges a generic P&L was never built for: job costing, crew profitability, seasonal cash flow. I built this firm to help the people who do that work scale it.

Ben Riggs, Texas CPA and founder of Cornerstone Bookkeeping & Advisory ๐Ÿ“ Waxahachie, Texas ยท Remotely serving all of Texas

My approach is straightforward: I combine reliable technology with responsive, personal communication. You get accurate books, clear explanations, and someone who genuinely cares whether your business succeeds โ€” because when you do well, I do well.

I’m based in Waxahachie but work remotely with partners across Texas. Whether you’re a solo operator figuring it out as you go or a growing team ready to scale, I’m here to help you build financial systems you can actually trust.

If that sounds like what you’re looking for, let’s talk.

Why Cornerstone

Three things that set this apart.

01

Proactive, not reactive

I don’t wait until tax season to tell you there’s a problem. I keep you informed throughout the year, flag issues early, and help you plan ahead so there are no surprises.

02

Just what you need

We only win when you win. If you need full accounting, we’re here. If a lighter service makes more sense, let’s do that. And if DIY is the right call, I’ll help you walk through it. No upselling, just honest partnership.

03

A direct line, every time

Book a call and you get me โ€” not a rotating account manager, not a support queue. Questions get answered by the person who actually did the work, usually the same day.

04

Built on biblical principles

I believe in conducting business with integrity, honesty, and stewardship. Proverbs 27:23 says, “Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds.” That’s what good accounting is โ€” faithful stewardship of what God has entrusted to you.