Eric Merzlak
Principal|
Troy, MI

Bringing more than 20 years of experience to his role, Eric is dedicated to acting as a true business advisor to his clients, providing a mix of assurance, tax and business advisory to his engagements.

Eric delivers exceptional value to individuals and organizations seeking financial clarity and strategic guidance. By looking at their business objectively, he guides clients to make smart business decisions, leverage intelligent transaction structuring, understand their internal cost structures and drive operational efficiencies. He helps clients proactively manage financial risks inside their companies through financial statement analysis and operational awareness, allowing risks to be mitigated on the bottom line.

He specializes in corporate, partnership and individual tax, providing his clients with the trusted guidance, direction and strategy needed to maximize their tax efficiency. He also guides clients through expansions, and mergers and acquisitions to ensure they make data-driven strategic moves.

Prior to his role at Doeren Mayhew, Eric was a partner in his own accounting firm before merging in with Doeren Mayhew in 2022. Combining his experience as a business owner with his CPA knowledge empowers Eric to transform technical and complex situations into clear and actionable roadmaps to position his client’s companies for future growth and limited tax burdens.

Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • MST
Specializations
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
Services
  • Business Tax
  • Individual Tax
  • Audit and Assurance
I enjoy working with business owners to make strategic decisions that allow the scaling and realization of wealth within their businesses, opening the door to goal setting for their personal objectives.
Eric Merzlak - Principal