Press Release

Maria Hurd, CPA, RPA Recognized on Forbes’ List of America’s Best-In-State CPAs

Issued by Belfint Lyons Shuman

July 8, 2025

Wilmington, DE — Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. (BLS), Top 300 certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Delaware, gives a very special congratulations to Maria Hurd, CPA, RPA for being 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.

Maria 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. Maria also started the firm’s niche blog, The Art of the Qualified Plan Audit where industry experts look for her insights on important topics. Maria and her team are known as one of the go-to auditors in the industry.

Maria Hurd, CPA, RPA, states, “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.”

See the full Forbes America’s Best-In-State List.

About Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.

Founded in 1923 as a small accounting practice, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. has grown into one of the largest and most respected certified public accounting firms in Delaware. As a locally owned and IPA Top 300 firm, we are proud to have built a legacy of over 100 years rooted in long-standing, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and business associates. Today, our team of 90+ professionals serves a diverse client base, offering a comprehensive suite of services, including assurance, tax, client accounting, and advisory to businesses, individuals, nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, government agencies, estates & trusts, and Delaware holding companies – domestic and abroad. Visit our website at www.belfint.com.

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