7 July 2011
ICAEW, a world leader in the accountancy and finance profession, has appointed Christiana Diola Skordis as its first staff representative in Cyprus, effective 1 July.
With a growing number of ICAEW Chartered Accountants in the country, Ms Diola Skordis’ appointment will ensure they receive dedicated and tailored support. An additional part of her brief will be strengthening the partnership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).
ICAEW has over 1,300 members in Cyprus and 500 students, and is committed to providing premium services and support to all of them. Cyprus was the first market outside the UK to offer the ACA qualification and is also the market with the largest student population outside the UK. At the heart of its work is working in partnership with ICPAC as well as in the wider region and internationally to develop the finance and accountancy profession.
As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Ms Diola Skordis has worked with both Ernst & Young and PwC in the UK and Cyprus and also works as a tutor in Accountancy at the University of Cyprus. She is therefore well placed to understand and support the needs of members in the region.
Christiana Diola Skordis said: ”It is fantastic to be able to work with ICAEW to provide the support and services that Cypriot members need. I am really looking forward to helping ICAEW members and to helping ICAEW achieve its aims in the region.”
Theodoros Philippou, ICPAC Chief Executive, said: “ICAEW’s decision to appoint a staff member is warmly welcomed by the ICPAC Council. We look forward to working more closely with ICAEW to support and develop the profession in Cyprus and the region”.
Martin Manuzi, ICAEW Regional Director for Europe, said: “ICAEW Chartered Accountants work to the highest professional, technical and ethical standards and in order to do that they require the best support their institute can provide. This is why we are providing a dedicated representative for our Cyprus members. At the same time, ICAEW is working with ICPAC to strengthen the finance and accountancy profession, which demands well-qualified and committed representatives. Christiana brings with her a wealth of expertise and experience and we are very pleased that she will be working with us to deliver results in the region.”
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