BLS CPAs Celebrates Michael T. French, CPA, and Announces Retirement
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May 23, 2023 - Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A.Belfint Lyons & Shuman, PA, certified public accountants & consultants, is proud to celebrate the 43 years of service of Michael French, CPA, former Managing Director and Director of Tax & Small Business, and announce his retirement.
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Michael French, CPA, former Managing Director and Director of Tax & Small Business, retired on April 30, 2023 - during the Firm’s Centennial Year - with over 43 years of service in public accounting and at Belfint Lyons & Shuman, PA. Michael started at BLS on January 1, 1980, and has the distinguished achievement of working his entire public accounting career at BLS, working his way from an entry-level position to Director to Managing Director. Michael's passion and desire to uphold BLS’s Legacy has been instrumental in preserving a culture of quality and integrity both for clients and within the Firm. As he began to contemplate retirement, he passed the baton to the firm’s new Executive Directors on January 1, 2022 so they could begin a new era of governance and glean as much as they could from the depth of his knowledge and experience at BLS.
When asked to name someone else who impacted his career the most, Michael went back to his roots and noted three other significant members of the firm that were especially meaningful to him, namely Norm Shuman, Norm Rosenberg, and Barry Crozier. Meeting and working with so many great people have been most enjoyable to Michael and he credits so many to his success: BLS team members with teaching him the "business" and being by his side when he held the leadership role; the many good referral sources with helping him navigate his work; his clients, for helping him grow, allowing him to help them make informed decisions, and for their friendship; those serving on boards or committees with him; and, most of all, his family for their never-ending support.
“The firm, staff, clients, and community have always been my priority. I am hopeful that I’ve laid the groundwork for those that remain to continue to build on the great legacy that has been left for BLS. However, I’m most hopeful to be known as a good friend, a good father, and especially a good husband, who just happened to be a good CPA.” Michael French, CPA, former Managing Director and Director of Tax & Small Business at Belfint Lyons & Shuman, PA
“BLS will miss Michael’s dedication and passion for our firm. He was a mentor and friend to all in the firm’s leadership group. During his tenure he helped build the foundation to assure the BLS will remain a trusted advisor and firm of choice for many businesses, individuals, and organizations within our community,” states Jonathan Moll, CPA - Executive Director of Strategy.
Michael looks forward to spending time with his wife, Tara, and his children, along with regularly reconnecting with long-time friends.
Read the full article on the reflections and retirement of Michael T. French here.
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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 an 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 over 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. We are headquartered in Delaware and have a satellite office in the Greater Philadelphia Area, Pennsylvania.
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