Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires Stroemer & Company

The accounting firm expands its Florida footprint with a new office in Fort Myers and a location in Pembroke Pines.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Corporate Finance

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Should community associations be required to meet stricter financial and audit standards for long-term maintenance?

Carr, Riggs & Ingram has acquired Fort Myers-based Stroemer & Company to expand its presence in Florida. The merger adds two new office locations and incorporates the eight-partner Stroemer team into the CRI brand.

Why it matters

The acquisition positions CRI to meet rising demand for specialized financial services, as new state reforms mandate structural integrity reserve studies and stricter financial reporting for community associations.

The firm now operates across 50 markets following the integration of the eight-partner Stroemer team. This expansion addresses the state's estimated 50,600 community associations impacted by recent regulatory reforms.

The players

Carr, Riggs & Ingram

CRI is a top-tier accounting firm that provides professional services across multiple U.S. markets.

Stroemer & Company

This firm has provided accounting services to community associations since its inception in 2003.

John H. Stroemer

He leads the newly formed CRI Fort Myers market following his firm's acquisition.

The details

The eight-partner Stroemer & Company team will continue serving their existing client base of condominium and homeowners associations from both the Fort Myers and Pembroke Pines offices. John H. Stroemer has been appointed as the partner-in-charge of the new CRI Fort Myers market.

2003: Stroemer & Company was founded.
Late 2024: Centerbridge Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners invested in CRI.
October 14, 2026: The merger between the two firms was announced.

Market Dynamics

The acquisition aligns with a broader shift toward consolidation in the regional accounting sector, driven by complex compliance requirements under Florida condominium structural integrity reserve study reforms. This move strengthens the firm's competitive position against other regional providers serving the state's thousands of community associations.

The integration allows clients of community associations to access expanded financial reporting capabilities mandated by new state laws. Stakeholders can expect sustained service continuity as the Stroemer team remains in their existing office locations.

The takeaway

Clients should review their association's updated financial reporting requirements to ensure compliance with current Florida reform standards. This merger highlights how accounting firms are scaling their expertise to meet complex regulatory shifts in the housing sector.