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BLS CPAs Earn New Licenses and Certifications October 20, 2016 To strengthen our service capabilities and offerings, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. (BLS), a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Delaware and Pennsylvania, is happy to announce the following licenses and certifications that have been received throughout 2016. Anne Mary Kluska, CPA, CVA and Jonathan A. Patterson, CPA, CVA received the Certified Valuation Analyst designations. Anne Mary is a Principal in the firm’s Tax & Small Business department and celebrated her 14th anniversary with BLS in September. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Drexel University and resides in Newark, Delaware. Jon is a Manager in the firm’s Tax & Small Business department and celebrated his 8th anniversary with BLS in January. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and resides in Hockessin, Delaware. Michael E. Mast, CPA, CFE received the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification. Mike is a Supervisor in the firm’s Accounting & Auditing department and celebrated his 9th anniversary with BLS in June. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and resides in Newark, Delaware. Maria Hurd, CPA, Chris Ciminera, CPA, QKA, Stacey Snyder, CPA, QKA, TGPC, and Saaib Uppal, CPA received the AICPA Advanced Defined Contribution Plans Audit Certification. Chris and Stacey also earned their QKA (Qualified 401(k) Administrator) credential, which is given by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). Maria is a Director/Shareholder of the Employee Benefit Plan Section within the Accounting & Auditing department and celebrated her 22nd anniversary with BLS in January. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and International Management from Georgetown University and resides in Wilmington, Delaware. Chris is a Manager of the Employee Benefit Plan Section within the Accounting & Auditing department and celebrated his 10th anniversary with BLS in January. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Chester University and resides in Wilmington, Delaware. Stacey is a Senior Accountant in the firm’s Accounting & Auditing department specializing in the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Section and celebrated her 4th anniversary with BLS in June. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Widener University and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and resides in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania. Saaib is a Senior Accountant in the firm’s Accounting & Auditing department where he assists the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Section and celebrated his 5th anniversary with BLS in June. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware and resides in Bear, Delaware. Casey Hagy, CPA received the AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate: Core Concepts. Casey is a Senior Accountant in the firm’s Accounting & Auditing department specializing in nonprofit audits and celebrated her 4th anniversary with BLS in June. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Cedarville University and resides in Elkton, Maryland. About Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.: Belfint, Lyons & Shuman was founded in 1923 as a small accounting practice whose staff was committed to building long-standing, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and business associates. Today, with more than 70 professionals, we have become one of the largest and most respected certified public accounting firms in Delaware while never losing sight of our founding commitments. We have a diverse client base and offer services such as: advisory services, assurance, auditing, tax planning & compliance, small business services, litigation support, employee benefit plan audits, succession planning, business & management consulting and corporate services for investment holding companies. Visit our website at www.belfint.com.
October 20, 2016
To strengthen our service capabilities and offerings, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. (BLS), a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Delaware and Pennsylvania, is happy to announce the following licenses and certifications that have been received throughout 2016.
Anne Mary Kluska, CPA, CVA and Jonathan A. Patterson, CPA, CVA received the Certified Valuation Analyst designations.
Michael E. Mast, CPA, CFE received the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
Maria Hurd, CPA, Chris Ciminera, CPA, QKA, Stacey Snyder, CPA, QKA, TGPC, and Saaib Uppal, CPA received the AICPA Advanced Defined Contribution Plans Audit Certification. Chris and Stacey also earned their QKA (Qualified 401(k) Administrator) credential, which is given by the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA).
Casey Hagy, CPA received the AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate: Core Concepts.
About Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.:
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman was founded in 1923 as a small accounting practice whose staff was committed to building long-standing, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and business associates. Today, with more than 70 professionals, we have become one of the largest and most respected certified public accounting firms in Delaware while never losing sight of our founding commitments. We have a diverse client base and offer services such as: advisory services, assurance, auditing, tax planning & compliance, small business services, litigation support, employee benefit plan audits, succession planning, business & management consulting and corporate services for investment holding companies. Visit our website at www.belfint.com.