DSCC Superstars in Business Luncheon
2023-11-08 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Hotel du Pont – Gold Ballroom, 11th & Market Streets, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is a Gold Sponsor for the Superstars in Business Luncheon!
BLS is looking forward to the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Superstars in Business Luncheon on November 8! The Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business award honors businesses and nonprofits for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management. Established in 1998, the awards are given annually to extraordinary businesses in honor of Marvin S. Gilman, who was a distinguished small business leader in Delaware.
Keynote Speaker: Brian DiSabatino, President and CEO of EDiS Company
Agenda:
11:15 am Registration and networking
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Keynote speaker
1:00 pm Awards presentation
1:45 pm Adjourn
For more information please visit DSCC Superstars in Business.

Nine Holes Anywhere Advisors Tournament
2023-11-03 14:00 - 19:00
BLS CPAs is excited to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Nine Holes Anywhere Advisors Tournament. Proceeds benefit St. Michael’s School & Nursery!
Eighth Annual NINE HOLES ANYWHERE ADVISORS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Bill Dugdale
Friday, November 3, 2023
2:00pm
Rain Date November 10
Proceeds benefit St. Michael’s School & Nursery
Learn more about Nine Holes Anywhere at: www.nineholesanywhere.com

World Trade Center of Delaware Annual Gala
2023-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Deerfield Country Club, Newark DE
BLS CPAs is proud to be a sponsor of the World Trade Center of Delaware’s Annual Gala!
The World Trade Center Delaware’s Annual Gala on November 2, 2023 will take place at Deerfield Golf Club. Celebrate the achievements of the region’s international business community and meet with our colleagues and friends in an intimate setting during the cocktail hour and dinner.
This year’s theme will be a celebration of Ireland and Delaware!
Learn more about the World Trade Center Delaware’s Annual Gala.
Learn more about our International Services!

Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation Annual Event
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS CPAs is honored to be a Student Sponsor for the Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation’s 2023 signature event: “Education is Always in Style!”
The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation is focused on improving the lives of women through the power of education. Fresh Start is a Delaware 501(c)(3) that awards scholarships to women seeking to improve themselves and their families by earning a college degree. They match scholars with mentors to support them in their academic and professional goals. Scholars have consistently earned an average GPA of 3.5! Over 70 percent of Fresh Start scholars graduate, which is outstanding for nontraditional students. Fresh Start is an all volunteer organization funded entirely through the generosity of individuals, past graduates, foundations and businesses that support women’s empowerment.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 19, 6:00 PM
Location: DuPont Country Club
For more information, visit freshstartscholarship.org

2023 Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore 75th Anniversary Celebration
2023-10-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is very excited to be a Dignity Sponsor for Easterseals’s 75th Anniversary Celebration!
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore is celebrating 75 years of creating an inclusive community…and they are just getting started!
5:30 – Cocktails
6:30 – Dinner & Program
8:30 – Dessert & Networking
Find out more at Easterseals 75th Anniversary Website

Smyrna Middle School Career Exploration Fair
2023-10-18 07:45 - 11:30 | Smyrna Middle School, 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, Delaware, 19977
Christina Bell, CPA will be sharing the good news about how rewarding a career as a CPA can be to the students at Smyrna Middle School.
Students will hear about the many possibilities that are out there for future careers, what the day-to-day life is like in those careers, and the paths they can take that lead to them.
When: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 from 7:45AM until 11:30AM
Where: Smyrna Middle School – 700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977
What will the event look like?: Students will be able to choose tables to visit on a set rotation schedule. Presenters will have about 8-10 minutes per rotation to share with students what they do for work, what their career path looked like to get to that point, and answer any questions with the remaining time.

2023 Delaware Trust Conference - BLS is a Bronze Sponsor
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-18 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is a Bronze Sponsor of the 2023 Delaware Trust Conference!
2023 Delaware Trust Conference
October 17 & 18, 2023
The 18th annual Delaware Trust Conference features a stellar lineup of the nation’s top trust, legal, and wealth management experts. Hear the most up-to-date information on maximizing the benefits derived from utilizing Delaware trusts for estate planning.
Find out more here: 2023 Delaware Trust Conference
Learn about our Estate & Trust Services

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals
2023-10-15
If you have an automatic 6-month extension to file your income tax return for 2022, file Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Corporations
2023-10-15
File a 2022 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120) and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension. Otherwise, see April 15, earlier.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2023-10-15
Final deadline for filing automatically extended 2021 FinCEN 114.
Discretionary 2-month additional extension of time to file until December 15, 2023 is available for individuals who are out of the country. A letter explaining the reasons for this request must be filed.
Final extended deadline for Foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entities who must paper file a pro-forma Form 1120 with Forms 5472 attached.
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services and tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2023-10-15
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Form 5500 and related schedules, as applicable (A, C, D, E, H, I, R), with opinion of qualified public accountant, 5500-EZ or Form 5500-SF, if extended
Form 8955-SSA – Annual registration statement identifying separated participants with deferred vested benefits, if extended
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

Goldey-Beacom College 2023 Fall Career Fair & Networking Event
2023-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | 4701 limestone road Wilmington DE 19808, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States
Are you an accounting major at GBC looking to start your career with a Top Workplace? Are you looking for a 2024 Summer Internship? Join us for Goldey-Beacom College’s 2023 Fall Career Fair and connect with us to learn more about BLS, our Summer Internship Program, Externship program, and Staff Accountant positions.
Additional Details can be found at GBC’s Career Center.

Goldey-Beacom College Fall Career Fair & Networking Event
2023-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 4701 limestone road Wilmington DE 19808, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Trusts
2023-10-02
Must file a completed 2023 tax return if a 5-1/2-month extension was filed in April.
For additional information on these deadlines or our estate and trust services and tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Deductions
2023-10-01
Last day to establish a SIMPLE IRA for 2023 contribution deductions.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2023-09-30
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Summary Annual Report (SAR). Later of nine months after close of plan year or two months after due date of Form 5500. The extended due date is December 15.
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

Accounting and Finance Career Fair - Cabrini University
2023-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Cabrini University, 610 King of Prussia Rd, Wayne, 19087, United States
Join us for Cabrini University’s 2023 “Accounting and Finance Career” event. Connect with us to learn about our 2024 Summer Internship Program.
September 29th
9am – 12pm
If you would like to reach out to our college recruiter before the event, please contact Jenni Fleck Jones at jjones@belfint.com.

To learn more about Cabrini University, visit https://www.cabrini.edu/

Multiplying Good Putt Putt for a Purpose
2023-09-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Riverwalk Mini Golf, 550 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801
BLS is a Hole Sponsor for Multiplying Good’s Putt Putt for a Purpose event!
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Multiplying Good Delaware Students in Action program that trains young leaders, helping them to discover the issues they care most about and providing them the tools for maximum measurable impact.
September 28
Where: Riverwalk Mini Golf
550 Justison Street Wilmington, DE
Time: 5:30PM Check In
6:00PM – 8:30PM Golf, Food & Beverages
Prizes for most creative team name, best individual score & best team score.

BLS Sponsoring Temple Beth El Golf Tournament
2023-09-28 09:30 - 17:00 | Newark Country Club, 300 W. Main Street, Newark, DE, 19715, United States
BLS CPAs is honored to be a Specialty Sponsor for the Temple Beth El Golf Tournament!
Join us at the Temple Beth El Golf Tournament which will take place on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Newark Country Club in Newark, Delaware. Temple Beth El was founded in 1954. The Congregation provides a tremendous amount of outreach to the local community. Temple Beth El provides year round contributions to Hope Dining Hall and the Newark Empowerment Center. Each year, the congregation sponsors over 40 needy families, providing clothing, household goods and toys.
To learn more about Temple Beth El, please visit www.tbede.org/

Closing the Retirement Gap Coverage
2023-09-25 12:50 - 13:50 | JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Christopher J. Ciminera, CPA, QKA, will be a panelist at the 2023 BPAS Partner Conference!
Topic: Closing the Retirement Gap Coverage
Date: Monday, September 25, 2023
Time: 12:50pm – 2:50pm ET
Moderators

Joe Boyle, MSPA – BPAS
Victor M. Kwitkiwski, C(k), CRPS, CPFA – BPAS

Panelists

Michael Pallozzi – HFM Investment Advisors, LLC
Maryann Geary – BPAS
Andrew Remo – American Retirement Association
Chris Ciminera – Belfint Lyons & Shuman
Christopher DeAndrea – Webber Advisors

Find out more details at the BPAS 2023 Conference Site

First State Manufactured Housing Association Crab Feast
2023-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Crab House, 19598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, 19971
BLS is a Silver Sponsor for the First State Manufactured Housing Association’s (FSMHA) 2023 Crab Feast!
Proceeds from this event will help support the Litigation Support Fund for the First State Manufactured Housing Association.
Learn more about the First State Manufactured Housing Association (FSMHA)

2023 Delaware Networking Station (DSCC & BBB)
2023-09-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS CPAs is a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Delaware Networking Station hosted by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau of Delaware!
2023 DELAWARE NETWORKING STATION

Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Join us for the Delaware Networking Station – Your Business Connection Destination. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau of Delaware are partnering for our annual joint tabletop mixer at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. You have the opportunity to get in front of hundreds of new contacts and prospects during the largest business to business tabletop event in Delaware. It is FREE to attend.

Additional information can be found here: 2023 Delaware Networking Station

Rowan University - 2023 Accounting, Finance, and MIS Expo
2023-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
Join us for Rowan University’s 2023 Accounting, Finance, and MIS Expo event. If you are an accounting major looking for a great place to start your career or intern, connect with us to learn about our 2024 Summer Internship Program.
Rowan Accounting & Finance Expo
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Check out additional information HERE.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals, Corporations, S-Corps, Large Partnerships, Partnerships and International
2023-09-15
INDIVIDUALS: Make a payment of your 2023 estimated tax if you are not paying your income tax for the year through withholding (or won’t pay in enough tax that way). Use Form 1040-ES. This is the third installment date for estimated tax in 2023. For more information, see Pub. 505.
CORPORATIONS: For calendar year corporations, deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2023. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
S-CORPORATIONS: File a 2022 calendar year income tax return (Form 1120-S) and pay any tax, interest, and penalties due. This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return. Provide each shareholder with a copy of their final or amended Schedule K-1 (Form 1120–S) or substitute Schedule K-1 (Form 1120–S).
PARTNERSHIPS & LARGE PARTNERSHIPS: File a 2022 calendar year return (Form 1065). This due date applies only if you timely requested an automatic 6-month extension. Otherwise, see March 15. Provide each partner with a copy of their final or amended Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) or substitute Schedule K-1 (Form 1065).
INTERNATIONAL: Final extended deadline to file Form 8804 if a 6-month extension was filed in March.
Final extended deadline for Form 1042 if a 6-month extension was filed in March.
Final extended deadline for Form 3520-A if a 6-month extension was filed in March.
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services and tax services, please click here to contact us.

University of Delaware – 2023 Meet the Firms
2023-09-07 17:00 - 19:30 | UD Trabant Center, 17 W. Main St, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Please join the University of Delaware for their 2023 “Meet the Firms” event. Connect with us to learn about our 2024 Summer Internship Program. This event is co-sponsored by the Accounting Department, the Association for Information Systems, the Accounting Students Association, and ALPFA.
Additional details can be found at http://www.udel.edu/students/career-services-center/careerfairs/.
September 7, 2023
5-7:30pm
Trabant
If you would like to reach out to our college recruiter before the event, please contact Jenni Fleck Jones at jjones@belfint.com.

West Chester University - 2023 Meet the Firms
2023-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | DE, United States
Join us for West Chester University’s 2023 “Meet the Firms” event. Connect with us to learn about our 2024 Summer Internship Program.
Additional details can be found at https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/STU.CAR/careerFair.aspx.
Thursday, September 7
5:00pm-7:00pm
If you would like to reach out to our college recruiter before the event, please contact Jenni Fleck Jones at jjones@belfint.com.
Additional details can be found at WCU’s Career Services Center website.

Christ Church Christiana Hundred Golf Classic
2023-08-28 11:30 - 19:30 | Hartefeld National, PA, 19311, United States
BLS is a Tee Sponsor for the 2023 Christ Church Christiana Hundred Golf Classic!
August 28, 2023
Hartefeld National
11:30-1:00 – Registration & Lunch
1:00 – Shotgun Start
5:30-7:30 – Cocktail Party
Additional information can be found on Christ Church’s Golf Classic page on their website.

Shureline's 8th Annual Drive Fore a Cause
2023-08-22 10:30 - 18:00 | Wild Quail Golf and Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Drive, Wyoming, DE, United States
BLS is a Tee Sponsor of Shureline’s 8th Annual Drive Fore a Cause benefiting the Middletown YMCA!
Shureline’s 8th Annual Drive Fore a Cause Golf Tournament
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Registration: 10:30am
Shotgun Start: Noon
Wild Quail Golf & Country Club
For additional information, contact Danielle Lester – dlester@shure-line.com.

2023 Externship Program
2023-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Are you looking to gain first-hand knowledge of what a career could look like in a mid-sized, regional public accounting firm but are too early in your college career for an internship or in high school? Our half-day virtual Externship/Shadowing Experience, which occurs in August, is for you! During this program, you will have the chance to interact with our current Summer Interns, Staff Accountants, all the way up through Shareholders, to better understand how public accounting firms help their clients succeed. Best of all, our Externs get to add this experience on their resume AND are automatically invited to interview for the Summer Internship Program, when eligible.
Our 2023 Summer Externship is scheduled to take place on August 2, 2023 from 9am-1pm ET.
What to Expect

Duration – Half day, virtual experience (due to the number of attendees, our Externship is virtual)
Welcome from BLS Shareholder
Virtual Office Tour
Panel Discussion with Auditing/Tax & Small Business/Corporate & International Services Members
Panel Discussion with Current Interns
Overview our College Recruiter about Our Recruiting Process and What We Look for in BLS Team Members
Who is Eligible?

High School Students
College Students
Experienced Professionals Considering a Career Change

APPLY NOW!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Employers with Employee Benefit Plans
2023-07-29
ALL EMPLOYERS WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
BENEFIT PLAN DEADLINE (12/31 year end):
Form 5500 and related schedules, as applicable (A, C, D, E, H, I, R), with opinion of qualified public accountant, 5500-EZ or Form 5500-SF, if not extending
Form 8955-SSA – Annual registration statement identifying separated participants with deferred vested benefits, if not extending
Form 5558 – Request for extension of time to file Form 5500 annual report and Form 8955-SSA
Form 5330 – Return of excise taxes related to Employee Benefit Plans – used to report and pay excise taxes on prohibited transactions and excess 401(k) Plan contributors that occurred in 2022.
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.
