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 the real estate, retail, insurance and manufacturing industries.

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 the critical issues that will result in a successful transaction. He is a member of the Executive Committee of Marks Paneth, 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.

In his spare time, Mr. Kiess trains for and participates in Swim Across America, an organization focused on long distance swimming in the Long Island Sound to raise money for Cancer Research.