Rea & Associates is excited to announce that Florida-based Koontz & Parkin, CPAs has merged with Ohio-based Rea & Associates effective June 1, 2024.
This merger enables Rea to leverage Koontz & Parkin’s expertise while supporting Rea’s plan to expand beyond Ohio, particularly in the construction & real estate industries.
Cultural fit was a driving force behind this decision. Rea and Koontz & Parkin both have a people-first culture because happy and engaged employees mean better customer service.
“We’re excited to merge with Rea because both firms value top talent, hard work, exceptional client service, collaboration, innovation, and growth,” says Jo Ann Koontz, CPA and co-founder of Koontz & Parkin.
Rea & Associates offers services far beyond that of a traditional accounting firm, including managed IT and cybersecurity services, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, as well as valuation and transaction advisory services. Adding Koontz & Parkin means that the firm offers clients extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of tax planning, tax preparation, and tax problem resolution.
“Koontz & Parkin clients will now have access to some of the greatest accounting and consulting professionals in the country,” states Mark McKinley, CPA, CEO of Rea. “Coming together is a natural fit for both of our firms, since we value the same core beliefs.”
Koontz & Parkin and Rea & Associates will be one firm under the Rea name, continuing to operate out of the Koontz & Parkin original offices in Sarasota, Florida in addition to Rea’s Ohio offices.