Paul F. Burkhardt, CPA

Paul Burkhardt joined CarlsonSV in 2026 as part of the team that established our Mankato office. Paul has more than a decade of experience in governmental and nonprofit audits. He has a special focus on fire relief associations, which manage pension benefits for volunteer firefighters and rescue groups, as well as audits of lawful gambling. Paul’s work is often statute-driven, involving agreed-upon procedures as well as audits of financial statements for governmental entities and agencies. He brings an honest, personable approach to client relationships, translating complex data for councils and boards.

Earning a bachelor’s degree in life sciences from Minnesota State University – Mankato (MSU-Mankato), Paul started his career by teaching high school biology. He also served four years in the Marine Corps and was deployed twice during this time. Going back to school, Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from MSU-Mankato and achieved his CPA licensure in 2015. He joined his father and brothers in a family accounting practice in 2013.

An avid outdoorsman, Paul enjoys hunting, ice fishing, and taking his three boys on road trips.