Maria Hurd recognized by Forbes as best-in-state CPA

Forbes produced the inaugural America’s Best-In-State CPAs list to assist in the search for a CPA with demonstrated excellence above and beyond. The list, created by Forbes editorial staff, is a compilation of the finest CPAs active in public practice, culled from a collection of candidates sourced through independent nominations and recognitions from numerous associations of CPAs. Those nominated were rated on a range of weighted criteria, including expertise, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to the community and to their profession.

Hurd exemplifies the list criteria. As Lead of the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit practice group and shareholder of the firm, she is dedicated to assisting companies and nonprofit organizations with the audit of their employee benefit plan. She not only educates clients but is a national speaker regarding best practices. Hurd also started the firm’s niche blog, The Art of the Qualified Plan Audit where industry experts look for her insights on important topics. Hurd and her team are known as one of the go-to auditors in the industry.

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Maria Hurd, CPA, RPA, said, “Growing up, I watched my parents prioritize retirement savings. When I started working at BLS, the firm had a handful of union plans, and through referrals of those ERISA attorneys, I was quickly drawn to the pension industry and its goal to encourage, promote, and facilitate retirement readiness. I am thankful that the firm supported my marketing initiatives, specialized training, and industry designations. Thirty-one years later, BLS audits 150 plans, including the original collectively bargained plans, plus 401(k), 403(b), welfare plans, and government plans using a dedicated group of employee benefit plan (EBP) specialists. Being identified and recognized by Forbes is such an honor and validation for the hard work and dedication we have invested in growing the EBP practice locally and across the nation.”

WILMINGTON — Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. (BLS), a public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Delaware, announced Maria Hurd, CPA, RPA has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best-In-State CPAs. Forbes produced the inaugural America’s Best-In-State CPAs list to assist in the search for a CPA with demonstrated excellence above and beyond. The list, created by Forbes editorial staff, is a compilation of the finest CPAs active in public practice, culled from a collection of candidates sourced through independent nominations and recognitions from numerous associations of CPAs. Those nominated were rated on a range of weighted criteria, including expertise, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to the community and to their profession. Hurd exemplifies the list criteria. As Lead of the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit practice group and shareholder of the firm, she is dedicated to assisting companies and nonprofit organizations with the audit of their employee benefit plan. She not only educates clients but is a national speaker regarding best practices. Hurd also started the firm’s niche blog, The Art of the Qualified Plan Audit where industry experts look for her insights on important topics. Hurd and her team are known as one of the go-to auditors in the industry. Maria Hurd, CPA, RPA, said, “Growing up, I watched my parents prioritize retirement savings. When I started working at BLS, the firm had a handful of union plans, and through referrals of those ERISA attorneys, I was quickly drawn to the pension industry and its goal to encourage, promote, and facilitate retirement readiness. I am thankful that the firm supported my marketing initiatives, specialized training, and industry designations. Thirty-one years later, BLS audits 150 plans, including the original collectively bargained plans, plus 401(k), 403(b), welfare plans, and government plans using a dedicated group of employee benefit plan (EBP) specialists. Being identified and recognized by Forbes is such an honor and validation for the hard work and dedication we have invested in growing the EBP practice locally and across the nation.”