Apostolos Koufos, EA, CPA, MBA

PLEASE OUTLINE THE SPECIFIC SKILLS YOU BRING OR CONTRIBUTIONS YOU HOPE TO MAKE TO THE NSTP BOARD.
CPA and Enrolled Agent with 20+ years of experience in complex tax compliance and planning. Focused on delivering practical education, practitioner support, and ethical standards that create real value for members.

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
I maintain active professional relationships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) through continuing education, peer collaboration, and professional involvement.

LIST OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Owner and managing CPA of a public accounting practice
IRS representation and complex tax controversy matters
Multi-state, real estate, and entity-level taxation

PLEASE SHARE ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IMPORTANT FOR CONSIDERATION OF YOUR APPLICATION TO SERVE AS AN NSTP BOARD MEMBER.
I bring a practitioner’s perspective grounded in real-world client work and a strong commitment to member value. My focus is on practical education, ethical standards, and supporting tax professionals as the regulatory environment continues to grow more complex. I would be honored to contribute my experience and time to advancing NSTP’s mission and serving its members.

BIOGRAPHY

I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Enrolled Agent (EA) with more than 20 years of experience serving individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses. I own and manage a public accounting practice focused on federal and multi-state tax compliance, planning, and IRS representation.

My practice emphasizes practical, real-world solutions to complex tax issues, including entity structuring, real estate taxation, trusts and estates, multi-state filings, and tax controversy matters such as audits and penalty abatement. I am able to translate complex tax law into clear, actionable guidance that helps clients and fellow practitioners make informed decisions.

In addition to client work, I am deeply engaged in professional development and continuing education. I also maintain active involvement with national tax organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), and I value collaboration and knowledge sharing within the tax professional community.

I bring a strong practice-management perspective, with experience in workflow optimization, technology adoption, and building efficient, client-focused processes within a modern tax practice. I believe that practitioner education must remain practical, timely, and directly applicable to the challenges tax professionals face each filing season.

As a prospective NSTP Board member, I will be committed to advancing member value through high-quality education, ethical standards, and strong practitioner support. I bring a hands-on practitioner’s voice, a collaborative mindset, and a dedication to helping tax professionals navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment while growing sustainable practices.