A Florida and Georgia accounting firm committed to the highest professional standards.
S.L. Gardner & Company P.A. fulfills all continuing professional education requirements set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida and Georgia State Boards of Accountancy.
Steve L. Gardner, CPA
Steve holds a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Miami and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Georgia. He brings thirty-one years of experience in auditing, accounting, and tax.
His practice has served federal, state, and local governments, not-for-profit organizations including charter schools, and small businesses, with particular strength in financial statement audits of governmental and non-profit entities.
He is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
How we approach the work.
A customized plan, from the outset
We identify client needs at the start of every engagement and collaborate to develop a service plan around them. With a diverse base of expertise, we apply what we know to create value in a complicated economic landscape.
Advocates, not just preparers
We have a long track record as financial advocates for our clients, offering more than standard services. That has been especially true of the schools we serve, where the finance function is often one or two people.
Continuing education, seriously
Our staff maintains specialized qualifications across the industries we serve and participates in local and national conferences hosted by leading institutions, keeping current on the standards that govern our clients.
A modern electronic environment
We use advanced data processing tools across our accounting, tax, and consulting engagements, which lets us execute with precision and keep turnaround short.
The frameworks we work under.
We consider the relationship a year-round service.
You, your staff, and your board can reach us with a specialized accounting, tax, or consulting question whenever one comes up.