Kurt S. Kiess, CPA, MST

About

Kurt S. Kiess, CPA, is a Partner at Marks Paneth LLP. He has a broad background in the audit and tax aspects of his profession. Mr. Kiess concentrates on serving clients in a variety of industries, including real estate, retail, insurance and manufacturing.

With a public accounting background spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Kiess was a Partner at Marks Shron & Company when it combined with Paneth, Haber and Zimmerman LLP to form today's firm. He has developed a specialty in mergers and acquisitions and works with his clients to identify critical issues that will result in a successful transaction. For more than ten years, he has served on Marks Paneth’s Executive Committee, which sets policy and strategy for the firm.

Mr. Kiess is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). A favorite source for local reporters, he is often quoted in Crain's New York Business regarding tax and accounting matters.