We are pleased to announce that our CEO and Partner, Brett Aamot, CPA, CGMA, has once again been recognized as one of the top professionals on the Forbes … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Brett Aamot: Honored by Forbes as Best-in-State CPA!
April 21, 2026 by Brett Aamot
Brady Krupa, MBA, Earns CPA Designation
February 19, 2026 by Brady Krupa
Brady Krupa recently earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy. He joined CDS in 2023 as a Staff … [Read more...]
Kayla Lashinski joins CDS
February 9, 2026
Kayla Lashiski recently joined CDS as a Staff Accountant in our Sartell office. She brings over 7 years of experience in public accounting. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Introducing our newest Partners!
January 1, 2026
We are pleased to announce that Mitchell Erickson and Thomas Stoeckman have been admitted as Partners of CDS. CEO, Brett Aamot, commented, “Mitchell and Thomas … [Read more...]
Jeff Rislov and Jennifer Lownsbury earn CEPA Certification
December 8, 2025 by Jennifer Lownsbury
Partners Jeff Rislov, CPA, and Jennifer Lownsbury, CPA, have earned their Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designations from the Exit Planning … [Read more...]
Kiara Eischens-Larson receives Online QuickBooks® ProAdvisor certification
October 7, 2025
Kiara Eischens-Larson recently received her QuickBooks® ProAdvisor Online Level I certification. She joined CDS in 2025 as a Staff Accountant. Prior to CDS, she … [Read more...]
Wendy Holle earns the Not-For-Profit Certificate Levels I and II through AICPA and CIMA
September 26, 2025
Wendy Holle, CPA has earned the Not-For-Profit Certificate Levels I and II through AICPA and CIMA. Earning the Not-for-Profit Certificate I and II badges … [Read more...]
Valerie Messner Earns CPA Designation
September 19, 2025
Valerie Messner earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy. She joined CDS in 2024 as a Staff … [Read more...]
Kiara Eischens-Larson joins CDS
September 18, 2025
Kiara Eischens-Larson recently joined CDS as a Staff Accountant in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she volunteered as a tax preparer for UCAP clients. She … [Read more...]
Ellary Shipman re-joins CDS
September 9, 2025
Ellary Shipman re-joined CDS in 2025 as a Staff Accountant, after working as a seasonal Tax Accountant with the firm. Prior to joining CDS, she gained over … [Read more...]
