Ben Brophy
Chartered Accountant, Entrepreneur, Author & part bit endurance swimmer come weekend.
Founder of BAA Group and APEN, Ben helps business owners and accountants build smarter, future-focused firms through clarity, technology, and creative thinking.
What I do
Beyond the Numbers helping Businesses and Accountants Evolve
BAA Group
My accounting and advisory firm
I work with limited companies, landlords, and entrepreneurs to simplify accounting, scale operations, and make better business decisions.
→ Visit BAA Group
APEN (Accounting Practices Excellence Network)
Community for forward-thinking accountants
I founded APEN to connect innovative accounting professionals, share ideas, and celebrate excellence across the industry.
→ Coming Soon!
The Brophy Effect
Ideas, conversations, and resources for growth
A place where I share insights, podcasts, and tools that spark new thinking in business, technology, and leadership.
→ Coming Soon!
Author & Speaker
Inspiring Creative Thinking in Business
Spark Ideas
I wrote The Sparks Ideas book
A book designed to help entrepreneurs and professionals think differently, capture ideas, and turn creativity into results.
→ Visit Spark-Idea
Speaker
I also speak on topics including modern accounting, entrepreneurship, and the future of business.
Previous events include CPDStore on AI, Aston University as Industry Fellow, Bseen Start up hub covering Birmingham area, ICAEW district societies.
Insights & Ideas
Recent Insights
From practical advice for SMEs to reflections on leadership and innovation — I share what I’m learning as I build, mentor, and collaborate.
- The AI divide
- Expectation Gap
- Business start up 1-0-1
Newsletter / Community
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Let’s Connect
Whether you’re a business owner looking for smarter finance solutions, an accountant keen to collaborate, or a brand exploring partnerships — I’d love to connect.
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