Siegel JCC Delaware Annual Sports Classic (BLS is a Birdie Sponsor)
2025-06-23 | Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Birdie Sponsor again this year for the 33rd Annual Siegel JCC Delaware Sports Classic.
SIEGEL JCC ANNUAL SPORTS CLASSIC benefits community youth and senior programs.
Date:
June 23, 2025

Location:
Wilmington Country Club

4825 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807

Additional details can be found on the Siegel JCC Delaware webpage.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Employee Benefit Plans
2025-06-30
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
Corrective distribution for failed ADP/ACP without 10% excise tax (EACA only)
For additional information on these deadlines or our employee benefit plan audit services, please click here to contact us.

401(k) and 403(b) Designated Roth Accounts: Soup to Nuts
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar, DE, United States
Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA will be presenting at the July Delaware SHRM Webinar Series!
401(k) and 403(b) Designated Roth Accounts: Soup to Nuts

July 24, 2025

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT

Discover the evolution of Designated Roth Accounts, from Roth IRAs in 1997 to the “Rothification” trends under the SECURE 2.0 Act. This webcast covers the fundamentals of Roth accounts, contributions limits, and regulatory challenges that will become effective in 2026.
Gain insight into addressing these challenges like discrimination testing, catch-up limits, and compliance with changing tax regulations.

Cancer Support Community Delaware - Marc Deshong Annual Classic Car Cruise-In
2025-08-02 11:00 - 15:00 | St. Marks High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for Cancer Support Community Delaware’s 2025 Marc Deshong Annual Classic Car Cruise-In!
The Marc Deshong Classic Car Cruise-In, a unique and exciting event hosted by Cancer Support Community Delaware. On August 2, 2025 at St. Mark’s High School, car enthusiasts from all over will gather for a day of classic cars, family fun, and community spirit—all in support of those impacted by cancer.
Don’t miss out on this landmark celebration! Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy a day of family fun, come out for the Marc Deshong Classic Car Cruise-In.

West Chester University - 2025 Meet the Firms
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for West Chester University’s 2025 “Meet the Firms” event. Connect with us to learn about our 2026 Summer Internship Program.
Additional details can be found at https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/STU.CAR/careerFair.aspx.
Thursday, September 4
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.

University of Delaware – 2025 Meet the Firms
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:30 | UD Trabant Center, 17 W. Main St, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Please join BLS at the University of Delaware for their 2025 “Meet the Firms” event. Connect with us to learn about our 2026 Summer Internship Program. Meet the Firms is a dynamic career fair designed for employers to interact with undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and degrees pursuing full-time positions and internships in financial services, analytics, accounting and information systems.
September 4, 2025
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.
Learn about our College/Early Talent Programs

Paws for Life Biennial Cocktail Party & Auction
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00
BLS CPAs is a sponsor of Paws for Life’s Biennial Cocktail Party & Auction.
Paws for Life’s mission is to rescue loving pet quality dogs from death row at area animal shelters. These dogs are scheduled for euthanasia simply because of lack of space. They provide proper medical care, a loving environment, and whatever time it takes for a dog to find a forever home. They believe that man’s best friend deserves nothing less than our very best.

Christ Church Christiana Hundred Golf Classic
2025-09-08 11:30 - 19:30 | Hartefeld National, PA, 19311, United States
BLS is a Tee Sponsor for the 2025 Christ Church Christiana Hundred Golf Classic!
September 8, 2025
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.

Rowan University | Meet the Future Accountants 2025
2025-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
BLS CPAs will be exhibiting at Rowan University’s Meet the Future Accountants Event.
Stop by to learn about a career in accounting and opportunities in Delaware.
Learn more about our college/early talent programs.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals, Corporations, S-Corps, Large Partnerships, Partnerships and International
2025-09-15
INDIVIDUALS: Make a payment of your 2025 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 2025. For more information, see Pub. 505.
CORPORATIONS: For calendar year corporations, deposit the third installment of estimated income tax for 2025. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
S-CORPORATIONS: File a 2024 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 2024 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.

Goldey-Beacom College Networking Event with Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration Majors
2025-09-18 09:15 - 10:45 | 4701 limestone road Wilmington DE 19808, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States
Our College Recruiter, Jenni Fleck Jones, will discuss career tips and connect with students eager to enhance their networking skills and learn about different career opportunities.
Additional Details can be found at GBC’s Career Center.

2025 University of Pennsylvania Virtual Career Fair
2025-09-19 11:00 - 16:00
Are you an accounting major at University of Pennsylvania looking to start your career with a Top Workplace? Are you looking for a 2026 Summer Internship? Join us for the 2025 University of Pennsylvania Virtual 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 University of Pennsylvania Career Services

Special Olympics Delaware Summer Camp Golf Classic
2025-09-22 11:00 - 20:00 | Bidermann Golf Course, 601 Adam's Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, United States
BLS is happy to sponsor Special Olympics Delaware’s Summer Camp Golf Classic!

Proceeds from the Golf Classic will support the training and competition of athletes participating in our year round sport programs including our summer Golf Competition.
Tournament Schedule
11:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
12:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start
5:30 p.m. – 19th Hole Reception
Be a Player. Be a Sponsor. Be a Fan.

Wilmington University - 2025 Meet the Firms Virtual Event
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00
Are you an accounting major at Wilmington University aspiring to be a CPA? Don’t miss “Meet the Firms” and be sure to tune in to learn more about BLS and our college programs. We hope to see you there!
Additional details can be found at Wilmington University’s Career Webpage.

The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Golf Outing
2025-09-29 11:00 - 20:00 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS CPAs is proud to be a Tee Sponsor for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Golf Outing
The B+ Foundation is about Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer – raising money through events on college campuses, local events like 5Ks and Golf Outing, corporate partnerships, merchandise sales, and more – to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide and fund critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2025-09-30
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.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Trusts
2025-09-30
Must file a completed 2025 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
2025-10-01
Last day to establish a SIMPLE IRA for 2025 contribution deductions.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

Delaware City Day 2025
2025-10-04 11:00 - 21:00 | Battery Park – Delaware City, Clinton Street, Delaware City, Delaware
BLS CPAs is a Bronze Sponsor of Delaware City Day 2025!
Since 1980, Delaware City Day has been a day of celebration and family-friendly fun, honoring Delaware City’s riverfront historic architecture and their “small town America” culture. This will ultimately foster the continued preservation of Delaware City’s place in history, now and in the future.
The Delaware City Day festivities are held in Historic Delaware City along the waterfront in Battery Park at the foot of Clinton Street overlooking Fort Delaware and the Delaware River.
To learn more about Delaware City Day, please visit their Event Website!

2025 Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore Annual Celebration
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street , Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
BLS is very excited to be a Dignity Sponsor for Easterseals 2025 Annual Celebration!
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people with disabilities, seniors, their families and caregivers can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Find out more at https://www.eastersealscelebrates.com/

Goldey-Beacom College 2025 Fall Career Fair & Networking Event
2025-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 2026 Summer Internship? Join us for Goldey-Beacom College’s 2025 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.

University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Startup eXperience
2025-10-08 15:00 - 17:30 | Venture Development Center, 132 E. Delaware Ave., Newark, Delaware, 19711
Jenni Fleck Jones is going back to school where she will be acting as a startup advisor for students in Horn Entrepreneurship’s Startup eXperience class. Students will be eager to share their startup business with advisors who will bring in external points of view!
Want to learn more about a career at BLS? Visit our College Students webpage.
To learn more about University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship, visit their website.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Benefit Plans (12/31 year end)
2025-10-15
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.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2025-10-15
Final deadline for filing automatically extended 2024 FinCEN 114.
Discretionary 2-month additional extension of time to file until December 15, 2025 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: Corporations
2025-10-15
File a 2024 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: Individuals
2025-10-15
If you have an automatic 6-month extension to file your income tax return for 2024, 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.

University of Delaware BUAD110 Project
2025-10-15 08:00 - 10:00 | University of Delaware – Purnell Hall, 118 Purnell Hall, Newark, DE, United States
Jenni Fleck Jones is working with teams through University of Delaware’s BUAD 110 class. Students will work with various companies on a business prompt and create solutions. It’s a wonderful example of experiential learning at UD!
Want to learn more about a career at BLS? Visit our College Students webpage.
To learn more about University of Delaware Lerner School of Business, visit their website.

University of Delaware Small Accounting Firm Speed Networking
2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | University of Delaware – Lerner Hall, Alfred Street, Newark, Delaware, 19716, United States
Want to know more about local accounting firms outside the ‘Big 4’? University of Delaware Students are invited to attend the Small Accounting Firms Speed Networking event as part of ACCT 201 to hear from employees of local mid-size accounting firms.
Want to learn more about a career at BLS? Visit our College Students webpage.

Exceptional Care for Children Sheldon Shuffle
2025-10-26 08:00 - 11:30 | Glasgow Park, DE 896 & US 40, Bear, Delaware
BLS CPAs is honored to be a Sidekick Sponsor for Exceptional Care for Children’s 2025 Sheldon Shuffle!
Join us for the Sheldon Shuffle Walk/Run 5k- Supporting Exceptional Care for Children!
Event Schedule

8:00-8:45 AM – Bib Pick-Up & Day-Of Registration
9:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start

It will be a fun-filled morning of exercise, competition, and camaraderie, all while raising funds for the medically fragile children who reside at Exceptional Care for Children. ECC is a pediatric skilled nursing facility located in Newark, Delaware that provides transitional, long term and palliative care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children who are between the ages of birth and 21 years old.
All funds raised directly support Exceptional Care for Children’s programs – providing therapy, education, and recreational activities for children with severe medical conditions.
To learn more about ECC’s Sheldon Shuffle, please visit Sheldon Shuffle!

ASPPA Annual Growth Summit: An Ounce of Prevention is Better than a Pound of Cure: Do We Really Have to Correct These Audit Findings?
2025-10-28 08:15 - 09:05 | Manchester Grand Hyatt, One Market Place, San Diego, California, 92101
Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA will be co-presenting at ASPPA’s Annual TPA Growth Summit.
October 28, 2025
8:15 AM – 9:05 PM EST
11:15 AM – 12:05 PM PDT
An Ounce of Prevention is Better than a Pound of Cure: Do We Really Have to Correct These Audit Findings?

This session focuses on navigating the complexities of retirement plan audits, with a special emphasis on the implications of SECURE 2.0. It will delve into common plan design and transactional challenges that can lead to audit complications, offering practical insights and strategies to mitigate potential issues in light of the latest legislative updates. Learning Objectives: Identify potential audit issues related to automatic enrollment and high employee turnover; Develop strategies for managing mid-year changes in service providers with minimal disruption; Implement best practices for record-keeping and historical data management when terminating service providers; Understand the audit implications of plan termination dates and apply effective solutions; Correcting compensation errors clearly and accurately, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.

Speakers

Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA, Director-Retirement Plan Audit Services, Belfint Lyons & Shuman, PA
Molly Wessler, QPA™, QKA®, Plan Administration Manager, Leading Retirement Solutions
Facilitator: Julie Altig, CPC™, QPA™, Owner/Partner, Atlantic Pension Services, Inc.

ASPPA Annual TPA Growth Summit
October 25 – 29
San Diego, CA
ASPPA Annual shapes the retirement plan landscape through innovation, education, and leadership. At this conference, you don’t just ride the waves of change: you create them. Equip yourself with the knowledge, connections, and skills that will define tomorrow’s retirement solutions. Together, we’ll harness the momentum that moves our profession forward.
