“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,” Honkamp President and CEO Katie Thomas said in a statement. “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.”

Founded in 1976, Schowalter & Jabouri is a full-service attest, tax, and business advisory firm in St. Louis with more than 30 employees, all of whom are being retained. They will continue to serve their current clients out of their St. Louis office. 

“This is an ideal partnership,” said Schowalter & Jabouri President Jamie Jabouri. “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.”

Art Kuesel and Marc Rosenberg consulted on the acquisition. 

This marks Honkamp’s fourth acquisition in two years. Honkamp added Nigl Accounting, based in Oshkosh, WI, in December 2021. In November 2022, Honkamp acquired Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs in Platteville, WI, and the Cedar Falls, IA office of Gosling & Co.