Honkamp, a Regional Leader based in Dubuque, Iowa, merged in the Brems Group, a CPA firm with offices in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Iowa, effective Aug. 1.
After the merger, the Brems Group's 20 employees and firm leaders Jim Brems, Brian Coller and John Warren will continue to operate out of those two offices in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor.
Honkamp has had a presence in that corridor since the late 1990s with its Hiawatha, Iowa, office, one of the firm's total of nine offices in Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.
"We couldn't be more excited to continue our growth and to expand our presence in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area," said Honkamp president and CEO Katie Thomas in a statement. "The Brems Group and its leaders have a long track record of excellence in helping clients — the same standard that guides Honkamp. This merger will let us provide even more clients with world-class service and innovative solutions."
The merger will also help professionals of the Brems Group, founded in the 1970s, continue to serve local businesses.
"We look forward to joining the Honkamp team, as they share our commitment to clients, people and community," said Brems Group partner Brian Coller in a statement. "This strategic partnership will expand our opportunities to provide value to clients and continue offering the highest level of service and attention."
This transaction marks Honkamp's fifth acquisition in three years. The firm, previously known as Honkamp Krueger, acquired
