About / Firm Leadership / Krista Gardner
Krista Gardner
CPA
Member of the Firm
Assurance & Advisory
York, PA
717.900.2021
Krista specializes in identifying opportunities to improve the financial governance, business strategy, and operational efficiency of her clients. Working exclusively within the not-for-profit and governmental industries for the last 16 years, Krista is well versed in the unique experiences these organizations face including obstacles to success. Above all, she is committed to helping her clients fulfill their mission by providing meaningful guidance and strategic solutions.
In addition to providing compliance and attestation services, Krista challenges the status quo by focusing on future industry trends, disruptions, and the needs of her clients. Her many strengths, including a servant heart for missional and community-oriented organizations, allow her to collaborate effectively with her clients as an advisor, consultant, and educator.
Krista’s passion for not-for-profits and respect for their community impact can be seen in her personal commitment to many local organizations.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs - Member
- AICPA - Government Audit Quality Center Member
- AICPA - Not-for-Profit Center Member
- PICPA - Council At-Large Representative
- PICPA - Government Accounting and Auditing Committee Member
- PICPA - Not-for-Profit Committee Member
- PICPA - South Central Executive Committee Member
- Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials - Accounting and Audit Committee Member
- 2018 PICPA Young Leader Award Recipient
- 2016 Forty Under 40 Honoree, Central Penn Business Journal
- ConvergenceCoaching Transformational Leadership Program Graduate
- BOARDWay Bound Not-for-Profit Leadership Program Graduate
Community Involvement
- The York Jewish Community Center - Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair
- Byrnes Health Education - Board Member, Executive Committee Member, Finance Committee Member
- Appell Center for the Performing Arts - Finance Committee Member
- Susquehanna University - Global Business Perspectives Judge
- Special Olympics York County - Past Management Team Member, Fundraising Coordinator
- Special Olympics PA - 2016 Management Team Member of the Year
Speaking Engagements
- Interpreting Your Financials, SEK Government Seminar (July 2024)
- Steps to Take Before the Audit, SEK Government Seminar (July 2024)
- Form 990's Additional Schedules, SEK Nonprofit Seminar (May 2024)
- Why You Need to Give an F About Your Nonprofit, Leadership York (February 2024)
- Rethinking the Budget Process, SEK Governmental Seminar (July 2023)
- 990s and State Filings, SEK Nonprofit Seminar (May 2023)
- Internal Controls, Federal Awards & Single Audits, Government Finance Officers Association of PA Annual Conference (April 2023)
- Governmental Accounting Basics for Townships & Boroughs, Part 2 (March 2023)
- Governmental Accounting Basics for Townships & Boroughs, Part 1 (February 2023)
- Steps to Take After the Audit, SEK Governmental Seminar (August 2022)
- Single Audit Requirements, SEK Governmental Seminar (August 2022)
- IC's Federal Programs, PICPA Government and Nonprofit Conference (July 2022)
- Accounting and Auditing Panel, PICPA Government and Nonprofit Conference (July 2022)
- How to Prepare for an Audit, SEK Nonprofit Seminar (May 2022)
- Steps After an Audit, GFO-PA conference (May 2022)
- ARPA funding, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Annual Conference (May 2022)
- GASB Update, Lancaster Lebanon School Business Officials (February 2022)
- Federal Funding & Compliance Overview, SEK Governmental Seminar (July 2021)
- Effective Internal Controls and Why They Matter, PA State Association of Township Supervisors (July 2021)
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Salzmann Hughes, P.C. (July 2021)
- Accessing Internal Controls Over Compliance, PICPA School District Conference (June 2021)
- Single Audit Webinar Series, PICPA (January 2021)
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania
- AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate II
Education
- B.S. Accounting, Information Systems Minor - Susquehanna University
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 2020
- Year admitted as a Member: 2020
Q&A with Krista
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What are your hobbies?
Spending time with family and friends, especially trying new restaurants and breweries. I love shopping and am definitely a TV junkie. I almost always have music on and love to dance.
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What would others be surprised to learn about you?
I was Miss Union County 2003.
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What was your first job?
I worked at a produce stand at a flea market when I was 14.
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What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Being able to mix accounting with my love for helping others and the community
My Industry Specialties
- Local Governments & Schools
- Nonprofits
My Service Specialties
- Accounting, Auditing, & Assurance
- Peer Reviews
- Outsourced CFO
Client Testimonials
Krista and her team are very familiar with our Borough and Authority, and always a pleasure to work with.
A York Audit Client