Krista Gardner

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Education

B.S. Accounting, Information Systems Minor - Susquehanna University

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania

AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate II

Professional Affiliations

Forbes Top 200 CPAs in 2025

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

Krista Gardner

CPA

Member of the Firm

Outsourced Solutions

Krista oversees the firm’s Outsourced CFO and Accounting Solutions Department, delivering temporary and permanent support in areas including financial audit guidance, financial statement preparation, operational efficiency enhancement, and growth opportunity identification. She serves as strategic leadership for organizations as they navigate transitional periods and in long-term leadership roles for organizations seeking guidance at a CFO level.

Over the last 17 years, Krista has worked exclusively with the not-for-profit and governmental industries and 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.

With a background in audit and attest services, Krista understands the compliance requirements and challenges that organizations face and routinely challenges the status quo by focusing on future industry trends, disruptions, and the needs of her clients. Krista’s 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. She has been named to Forbes’ 2025 Top 200 CPAs, recognized for her experience, innovation, leadership, and community service.

 

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

Q&A with KRISTA GARDNER

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.
I was Miss Union County 2003.
I worked at a produce stand at a flea market when I was 14.
Being able to mix accounting with my love for helping others and the community

Client Testimonials

Krista and her team are very familiar with our Borough and Authority, and always a pleasure to work with.

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