Gold Magazine June - July 2013, Issue 27 | Page 25

01 56 2 Yiannis Demetriades: A first-class education, commitment to the job, continuous training, client orientation, professionalism and striving for success are key qualities that make some people stand out from the crowd. Blend them together and you get world class professionals. The Cypriots are no strangers to misfortune but this has never kept them down. There are more than 4,000 highly educated, registered accountants, most with ACA and ACCA qualifications, here. The fact that the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) chose Cyprus as the first country in the world to train Chartered Accountants outside the UK proves the world class of accounting services here. With over 30 years of cumulative knowledge and experience in international business, and professionals with an appetite for continuous success committed to giving added value, Cyprus is flexible enough to adjust to the current adverse economic climate and retain a leading position as an International Business Centre. DFK DEMETRIOU =31 TRAPEZARIS LTD DFK Demetriou Trapezaris Ltd is a medium-sized accounting firm offering high-quality services to local and international clients. The firm was established in 1992 and consists of highly qualified partners and staff offering a wide range of expertise. In addition to its Nicosia office, it also has a presence in Bucharest, Romania. The firm is a member of DFK International, a top Worldwide Association of Independent Accounting Firms and Business Advisers. Number of Employees: 18 Managing Director: Demetris Demetriou Number of Partners: 2 Head Office: 59-61 Acropolis Ave., Office 202, 2012 Nicosia Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website: www.dfkcy.com e-mail: [email protected] PAPAKYRIACOU & PARTNERS =31 Founded in 1993, this Nicosia-based firm of Chartered Certified Accountants with offices in Athens offers quality professional services to the business community. Its stated mission is to offer a real alternative to the large traditional accounting firms by p