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Brian Paulson

Brian is the owner of CSI Accounting & Payroll. After earning a double major in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of North Dakota, he joined CSI in 1996 and purchased it in 2002. With decades of experience, Brian now focuses on education: contributing to professional associations and business books, actively participating in continued learning for his team, and, of course, sharing transparent insights on CSI’s website.

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CSI Accounting & Payroll’s Bad Reviews: What They Have In Common

September 8th, 2025|3 min read

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Incorrect or Incomplete Accounting? Back Work Isn’t Optional.

September 1st, 2025|5 min read

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4 Signs Your Small Business Is Ready to Hire an Employee (Without Overhiring!)

August 21st, 2025|5 min read

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Mixing Business & Personal Finances? Fixing It Will Cost You… but Could Also Save You

August 3rd, 2025|3 min read

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More LLCs = More Headaches. Tax Savings with Disregarded Entities Rarely Pay Off

August 1st, 2025|4 min read

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Most Accounting Clients Stay for 5+ Years… but Many Stay for Decades!

July 1st, 2025|4 min read

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What Can CSI Save You in Taxes? We Don’t Know Until We See Your Numbers!

June 9th, 2025|4 min read

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Best Accounting and Payroll Services for Small Business Minneapolis (Reviews / Ratings)

June 6th, 2025|11 min read

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Best Accounting and Payroll Services for Small Business Baltimore (Reviews / Ratings)

June 5th, 2025|13 min read

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Best Accounting Services for Small Business Minneapolis (Reviews / Ratings)

June 3rd, 2025|13 min read

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Best Payroll Services for Small Business Minneapolis (Reviews / Ratings)

June 1st, 2025|12 min read

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Does CSI Offer Payment Plans for Back Work?

May 17th, 2025|3 min read

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May 11th, 2025|4 min read

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How Auto Repair Shops Get Accurate Profit Margins with Accrual Accounting

May 3rd, 2025|5 min read

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The Key to Better Auto Repair Profit Margins (Labor vs Parts)

May 1st, 2025|5 min read

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Matrix Pricing for Labor at Auto Repair Shops [Template]

April 23rd, 2025|6 min read

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Can You Change Business Entity? Converting a C-Corp to an S-Corp

April 20th, 2025|5 min read

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Can You Change Business Entity? Converting a Sole Proprietorship to an S-Corp

April 18th, 2025|4 min read

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How to Apply for the Minority-Owned Business Certification

April 17th, 2025|6 min read

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Small Business Certification Requirements & How to Get Certified

April 15th, 2025|6 min read

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