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11/14/2025 5:00:00 AM Member News

Empowered to Profit Expands Footprint with Acquisition of New York Accounting Firm, Daniel C. Ertel CPA, PC

Empowered to Profit (Empowered2Profit.com), a leading women-owned, operated, and managed accounting and business consulting firm with offices in Lakeland, Florida and Seneca, South Carolina, proudly announces the acquisition of Daniel C. Ertel CPA, PC, a respected New York–based accounting firm. The acquisition became effective on November 1, 2025.

With this strategic expansion, Empowered to Profit enhances its ability to serve clients across multiple states—furthering its mission to help businesses achieve profitability, clarity, and sustainable growth. In the coming weeks, New York–based clients will be personally contacted as partners Cheryl Belber and Katrina Watkins introduce their team and welcome them to the Empowered to Profit family.

“We’re excited to bring Daniel Ertel’s clients into the Empowered to Profit family,” said Cheryl Belber, Partner. “This acquisition allows us to extend our personalized approach and proven profit-building strategies to even more businesses.”

“Our team looks forward to connecting with our new clients in New York and helping them take their businesses to the next level,” added Katrina Watkins, Partner.
Empowered to Profit is a full-service accounting firm offering bookkeeping, accounting, tax strategy, tax filing services, financial advisory, and marketing strategy solutions. As a women-owned, operated, and managed business, Empowered to Profit has built a reputation for empowering professionals and entrepreneurs with the systems, insight, and support necessary to thrive.

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About Empowered to Profit
Empowered to Profit is a Florida – and South Carolina–based women-owned, operated, and managed accounting and business consulting firm specializing in bookkeeping, accounting, tax strategy & filing, and growth-focused business advisory services. The firm partners with professionals and entrepreneurs to create profitable, sustainable businesses through expert financial management and results-driven strategy.

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