ASTORIA, NY, March 06, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Kyriacos Chris Skevas, CPA, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Kyriacos Chris Skevas, CPA, celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Skevas, a certified public accountant with over four decades of experience, is the owner and founder of Kyriacos Chris Skevas CPA PLLC. Establishing his full-service accounting and financial firm in Astoria, New York, in 1991, he continues to provide expert services in accounting, taxation, financial planning, auditing, and consulting services. Mr. Skevas's dedication to his clients is evident in his ability to negotiate complex tax issues, earning the respect and trust of his community for decades.

In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Skevas has been an influential educator. Since 2020, he has been a real estate accounting and taxation professor at New York University. Previously, he was an adjunct professor at Saint John's University from 1997 to 2019, where he was consistently recognized as the highest-rated professor in its school of professional studies. Mr. Skevas's teaching career also included a tenure at the New York Institute of Technology between 1987 and 1988.

Mr. Skevas's journey into accounting began after serving in the military from 1973 to 1975, during which time he bravely served on the front lines of a conflict in Cyprus. Following his service, he immigrated to the U.S. and pursued higher education at Queens College, earning a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1981. He became a certified public accountant through the State University of New York in 1988.

Throughout his career, Mr. Skevas has been actively involved in various local organizations. He serves as the treasurer for the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Astoria Business Homeowners Association, which he founded in 1996. His commitment to community service extends to volunteer work and tax seminars that benefit professionals and laypersons.

Mr. Skevas's achievements have been recognized with various accolades, including being named one of the Top Certified Public Accountants in the Country by the American Consumer Council in 2011. His most significant accomplishments include providing clients with strategic advice that enhances their financial well-being and legally minimizes tax liabilities. Notably, Mr. Skevas was responsible for saving a client approximately $4 million in taxes by challenging one of the largest accounting firms in the world.

Mr. Skevas plans to continue his dual roles as an accountant and educator. He aims to expand his teaching repertoire by adding federal taxation courses while maintaining his involvement with his firm. His legacy is defined by professionalism and humanity, prioritizing clients' interests above all else.

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