University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Startup eXperience
2025-10-08 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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/

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!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Deductions
2025-10-01 | Delaware
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.

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

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.

Wilmington University - 2025 Meet the Firms Virtual Event
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Delaware
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.

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.

2025 University of Pennsylvania Virtual Career Fair
2025-09-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Delaware
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

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.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals, Corporations, S-Corps, Large Partnerships, Partnerships and International
2025-09-15 | Delaware
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.

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.

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.

Paws for Life Biennial Cocktail Party & Auction
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Delaware
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.

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

West Chester University - 2025 Meet the Firms
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Delaware
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.

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.

401(k) and 403(b) Designated Roth Accounts: Soup to Nuts
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Employee Benefit Plans
2025-06-30 | Delaware
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.

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.

Association for Accounting Marketing - Navigating the Internal and External Challenges of DEI Communications
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Jenni Fleck Jones is moderating a discussion for AAM’s next Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Webinar.
Navigating the Internal and External Challenges of DEI Communications
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) communications landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past year. Cass Bailey, CEO of Slice Communications will host a discussion that will examine various approaches, best practices, and case studies to provide participants with actionable insights applicable to their present and future work.

Cassandra Bailey, Founder and CEO, Slice Communications (SME)
Jenni Fleck Jones, Marketing Manager & College Recruiter, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman (Moderator)

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: International
2025-06-17 | Delaware
Deadline for 2024, individual tax returns for US taxpayers residing abroad and partnerships which keep their books and records outside the United States (automatic 2-month extension from April 15). An automatic extension to December 15, 2025, using Form 4868 is available as long as individuals did not receive US wages. This is NOT an extension to pay.
For additional information on these deadlines or our international services, please click here to contact us.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Individuals and Corporations
2025-06-16 | Delaware
INDIVIDUALS: Make a payment of your 2025 estimated tax if you’re 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 second installment date for estimated tax in 2024. For more information, see Pub. 505.
CORPORATIONS: For calendar year corporations, deposit the second installment of estimated income tax for 2025. A worksheet, Form 1120-W, is available to help you estimate your tax for the year.
For additional information on these deadlines or our tax services, please click here to contact us.

AICPA Engage 2025 Conference: Estate Planning for the 99%
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | ARIA Resort & Casino
Karly Laughlin, CPA, AEP will be co-presenting with Jordon Rosen at the AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE25 Conference!
AICPA & CIMA Engage 2025: Estate Planning for the 99%

June 11, 2025

3:00 PM — 4:15 PM PDT
6:00 PM — 7:15 PM EDT

This session will look at why estate planning is critical for the modest estate owner and review post-mortem tax, administrative, and fiduciary elections with an emphasis on the portability election vs. conventional credit shelter trust planning. We will also walk participants through the process of filing the decedent’s final income tax return and relevant elections, and look at the issues when the decedent was a partner in a partnership or S corporate shareholder at the time of death.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize why planning is critical for those with estates under $13 million and how planning could be impacted under the new administration.
Recognize the various post-mortem tax elections and why the portability election could be significant.
Identify the various elections, including applicable business elections, available when filing the decedent’s final income tax return.

Stroud Water Research Center Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational
2025-05-19 11:30 - 19:30 | Bidermann Golf Course, 601 Adam's Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, United States
BLS is proud to be a Hole Sponsor of the 2025 Stroud Water Research Center’s Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational!
Golf sponsorship and participation helps support Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration efforts.
Date: May 19, 2025
11:30 a.m. shotgun start; 4:30 p.m. cocktail reception.
Location: Bidermann Golf Course
Find out more here: https://stroudcenter.org/event/golf-outing/

2025 Conquer The Canal Series
2025-05-17 08:00 - 15:00 | C&D Canal, 250 Fifth St, Delaware City, Delaware, 19706
BLS is excited to be a “Hydration Station” sponsor for the Conquer the Canal Series.
The series will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the C&D Canal in Delaware City.
The Conquer the Canal Race Series comprises a Certified Marathon, a Certified 5k, and a Family Fun Run 5k. Each race will guide its runners alongside the beautifully scenic waterways of the C&D canal!
For additional information, please visit: https://www.runthecanal.com/

Delaware Bankers Association 2025 Annual Meeting & Dinner
2025-05-15 16:00 - 20:30 | DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
BLS is proud to be a wine sponsor for this event!
Don’t miss the DBA’s 130th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Join us in-person at the du Pont Country Club in Wilmington for a premiere opportunity to meet with your peers in the banking industry.
More information can be found on the DBA events calendar.

ASPPA Spring National Virtual 2025: Safeguarding & Optimizing Participant Data
2025-05-15 11:30 - 12:20 | Delaware
Maria T. Hurd, CPA, RPA will be co-presenting at ASPPA Spring National Virtual Conference.
May 15, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EST: Safeguarding & Optimizing Participant Data
Managing participant data has become increasingly complex with the rise of auto-enrollment, Roth contributions, and evolving recordkeeping rules. This session will provide actionable insights on best practices for data collection, security, and retention to minimize risks and enhance operational efficiency. Attendees will gain tools to navigate compliance requirements and improve participant outcomes.
ASPPA Spring National Conference
May 14 – 15
Virtual
ASPPA Spring National — is a virtual experience, offering opportunities for attendees to make connections that will fuel you and your team well after the event.
