Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPAs
Brett Aamot, CPA, CGMA, Partner, and CEO Recognized by Forbes
We are proud to announce that our CEO and Partner, Brett Aamot, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-in-State CPAs for a second straight year! This prestigious recognition is based on a rigorous selection process evaluating nominees on several weighted criteria, including:
- Expertise
- Innovation
- Thought Leadership
- Experience
- Service to the Community
- Dedication to the Profession
Please join us in congratulating Brett on this well-deserved honor!
Our Newest CPA
Brady Krupa, MBA, Earns CPA Designation
Congratulations to Brady Krupa, who recently earned his CPA from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy. Brady joined CDS in 2023 as a Staff Accountant after interning with us in 2022, and was promoted to Senior Accountant in 2025. He holds both a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA with an accounting emphasis from Upper Iowa University. Brady specializes in tax preparation, business advisory services, accounting, RIN attestation compliance, and auditing.
New Hire
Kayla Lashinski Joins CDS as Staff Accountant
We are pleased to welcome Kayla Lashinski to CDS as a Staff Accountant in our Sartell office. Kayla brings over seven years of public accounting experience. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Business Management. Kayla specializes in tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks.
L.E.A.D. Graduates
Congratulations to Marisa Austin and Sammy Nelson
Join us in congratulating Marisa Austin and Sammy Nelson on their graduation from the L.E.A.D. (Learn, Empower, and Develop) program in Kandiyohi County! This advanced leadership training program focuses on developing both professional and personal skills to empower leaders and benefit our communities.
