MNP expands presence in Kamloops to better serve local businesses and communities

National accounting and advisory firm MNP has expanded its footprint in the Kamloops area through a merger with Finnie Hunka, bringing new partners and a broader range of services to the local business community.

This merger is more than a business transaction. It’s a commitment to supporting the economic fabric of Kamloops and helping local businesses navigate today’s challenges with personalized expertise.

Since 2018, Finnie Hunka has been a trusted advisor for clients in Kamloops, providing tailored, client-focused accounting services. MNP, one of Canada’s largest national professional services firms, brings an added layer of resources and expertise that extend beyond traditional accounting. Together, the combined teams will offer expanded services and insights in Kamloops, strengthening support available to local small and medium-sized businesses in key regional industries, including real estate and construction, professional practitioners, agricultural operations, not-for-profits and Indigenous communities.

Supporting the community with specialized services

MNP will be able to support Finnie Hunka’s growing client base through its specialty services and advisory teams. From cloud-based bookkeeping and specialty tax planning to succession planning, performance improvement and technology solutions, MNP aims to equip local businesses with the resources they need to thrive.

“Although MNP is a large national firm, it’s always been known for its local focus and small-firm culture, and commitment to supporting the local communities that its team lives and works in,” partner Kimberly Hunka says. “This is something that is very important to all of our team members at Finnie Hunka, so the fit has to be right.”

Adds partner Ken Finnie: “MNP complements and enhances our current service offerings and brings greater bench strength that will help us to provide our clients with even greater value in the future.”

Investing in growth for Kamloops

MNP’s growth in Kamloops reflects the trust it has earned within the community. This trust has been built through more than just business services; MNP’s pledge to Kamloops extends into the community itself. Through team volunteer initiatives with local charities, campus recruiting at Thompson-Rivers University and sponsorships with local business, sports and industry associations, MNP has woven itself into the fabric of Kamloops. As the title sponsor for the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, MNP celebrates the accomplishments of local businesses and fosters an environment of encouragement and growth.

Looking ahead

The entire Finnie Hunka team will continue to be based at its current Summit Drive location in Kamloops, working closely with MNP’s existing teams at the Victoria Street location in Kamloops and across the Okanagan region to service businesses throughout the area, providing personalized strategies to achieve goals.

“We are growing fast, but we’re absolutely committed to maintaining our culture and so have always been very strategic about who invite to join our team,” says Darren Turchansky, MNP’s executive vice-president for British Columbia. “Our cultures and values are well-aligned, and we share the same entrepreneurial, trusted approach to doing business. We’re thrilled to welcome Ken, Kimberly and the entire Finnie Hunka team to MNP.”

For more information on MNP’s Kamloops offices and services offered, visit https://www.mnp.ca/en/offices/kamloops-summit and https://www.mnp.ca/en/offices/Kamloops.

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