Award-Winning Accounting & Payroll Services

CSI Accounting & Payroll has been recognized nationally for innovation, transparency, and dedication to client success. These awards reflect our values of customer service and leadership in our industry.

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National Awards

Endless Customers Frictionless Selling Award, 2025

Awarded by IMPACT to companies that “reimagine sales around the customer”. CSI earned this award for building an online pricing tool in an industry where competitors often claim estimating is “too complicated” to automate.

CSI is also featured in IMPACT's book, Endless Customers, for our dedication to transparency on our website. It highlights how our educational approach helped us grow by attracting clients who were the right fit. This recognition shows that we never force a sale. Instead, we focus on building partnerships where both sides succeed.

PASBA Accounting Firm of the Year, 2013

Granted only once per firm, this award recognizes CSI for demonstrating leadership in:

Service: Exceptional client care and support
Innovation: Implementing new and effective approaches to accounting
Impact: Making a significant positive difference in the success of small businesses

CSI has been a proud Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA) member since 2007.

Digital Awards

Clutch Awards, 2025

Clutch has recognized CSI with 63 awards in 2025 for consistently delivering high-quality services across various industries (retail, medical, entertainment, utilities) and cities (Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda, Frederick, Alexandria, Arlington, Fredericksburg, Mclean, Falls Church, Woodbridge, Newark).

These featured awards highlight our national and statewide credibility:

Expertise.com Recognition, 2025

Recognized as one of the Best Accountants serving Edina, Minnesota in 2025. CSI has received this recognition for prior years as well.

ThreeBestRated.com Recognition, 2025

Ranked among the Top 3 Accounting Firms in Minneapolis in 2025. CSI has received this recognition every year since 2016.

Leadership Recognition: Brian Paulson, Business Owner

PASBA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018: Granted only once in a lifetime, this award honors Brian Paulson for his exceptional leadership and lasting impact on small business accounting.

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PASBA Board Service, 2012-2016: Presented to Brian Paulson in recognition of his years of dedicated service on PASBA's national board.

CSI Owner of the Year Award, 2023: Awarded by the MD staff after being acquired by CSI, the team was so impressed with Paulson's leadership that they created this award to honor him.

CSI World's Best Boss Award, 2018: Presented internally to Brian Paulson, this award highlights his leadership, support, sense of humor, and dedication to inspiring his team.

Respected Locally. Celebrated Nationally.

Work with an award-winning firm recognized for service, innovation, and leadership. Contact us to get see if CSI Accounting & Payroll is right for you!

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