The Association of International Accountants (AIA) marked the official opening of the CPA Kudos office in Athens, Greece, with AIA President Shahram Moallemi joining AIA Council Member George Josephakis to celebrate the occasion.

The event highlighted the strength of AIA’s international network and the contribution its members continue to make in senior leadership positions across the global accountancy profession.

The new Athens office is led by AIA members in key roles. Since January 2026, George Josephakis has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Audit, Assurance and Compliance Leader at CPA Kudos Greece, alongside his established audit practice in Cyprus. The firm’s CEO and Founder, Dimitris Demetriou, is also an AIA member.

George has played an important role in the development of AIA’s international community through his work in regulation, governance and member engagement. As Chair of AIA’s Regulatory Oversight Committee, he helps oversee the Association’s regulatory responsibilities as a recognised supervisory body under the Money Laundering Regulations. An expert in anti-money laundering and a member of the International Compliance Association, he has contributed to the development of policies and guidance that support members in meeting increasingly complex regulatory requirements.

Beyond his regulatory work, George serves as President of the AIA Branches in both Cyprus and Greece, where he has worked to promote professional recognition, strengthen member engagement and expand continuing professional development opportunities. He is also actively involved in efforts to further AIA’s recognition in Greece.

His contribution extends beyond AIA. George is a member of the European Federation of Accountants and Auditors (EFAA) for SMEs Digital Working Group, contributing to discussions on the future of digitalisation within the SME accountancy sector across Europe. He also supports the next generation of accountants through mentoring students and early-career professionals.

The opening of the Athens office reflects the increasingly international nature of the accountancy profession and the opportunities available to professionals who operate across borders. It also demonstrates how AIA members are applying their expertise and leadership in different markets while maintaining a commitment to high professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

The presence of the AIA President, an AIA Council Member and an AIA member CEO at the opening provided a visible example of the connections that exist across the Association’s global membership. As AIA continues to grow its international presence, member-led initiatives such as this play an important role in strengthening professional relationships, supporting business development and promoting excellence within the profession.

For AIA, the occasion was not only a celebration of a new office opening, but also a reflection of the impact that its members are making internationally through leadership, collaboration and service to the profession.