Honkamp, P.C., a leading CPA and business advisory group in the Midwest, has recently welcomed onboard one of the largest 20 CPA firms in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Schowalter & Jabouri, P.C., further expanding its team.
The firms officially merged on Dec. 2, marking the acquisition the first Missouri office location for Honkamp. The firm currently has eight offices in Iowa and Wisconsin, and is headquartered in Dubuque, with 300 employees.
“This merger represents another step in Honkamp’s growth, and we are thrilled to welcome a firm with such established roots in an exciting new market for us,” said Honkamp president and CEO Katie Thomas. “We are excited to announce this expansion, which will enable us to extend world-class service and groundbreaking solutions to an even broader spectrum of clients.”
Schowalter & Jabouri was founded in 1976 and has a solid reputation in St. Louis as a solid provider of client services to a wide range of industries. The merger into
Honkamp only bolsters that service to clients, according to Schowalter & Jabouri president Jamie Jabouri.
“This is an ideal partnership,” Ms. Jabouri said. “Honkamp shares the same values we do. They exceeded our hopes for a firm that we can combine with, while also continuing our tradition of high-quality service of valued expertise, and of fostering an environment that our clients and colleagues are excited to be a part of, while providing greater opportunities for continued growth and a more secure future together.”
This marks Honkamp’s fourth acquisition in two years. Honkamp added Nigl Accounting LLP, based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in December 2021. In November 2022, Honkamp acquired Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs, LLC, of Platteville, Wisconsin, and the Cedar Falls, Iowa, office of Gosling & Co., P.C.
Honkamp, P.C., recognized as a Top 10 CPA and business advisory group in the Midwest according to Accounting Today 2023, was previously known as Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. Established in 1947, the firm extends its services to client organizations across the nation, catering to a diverse clientele that includes privately held entities, individuals, and nonprofits. Honkamp’s expertise spans various industries such as construction, real estate, dental practices, home health care, restaurants, manufacturing and distribution.
