Take Five – April 23, 2026

About Gardiner + Company

Gardiner + Company is a CPA firm that specializes in serving agribusinesses in Iowa, offering audit and tax services tailored to the way agribusinesses and co-ops actually operate. From climbing grain bins on inventories to helping boards navigate tax scenarios surrounding patronage allocations to everyday financial compliance and planning, we work alongside our clients as a trusted part of their team.

What Makes Gardiner + Company Unique

Approximately 85% of our work as a firm is devoted to agribusiness clients. Because of this, we've built deep expertise in the audit and tax issues co-ops and agribusinesses face every day. That niche focus means our clients get a team that truly understands their world - and is invested in their success.

What Gardiner + Company Values Most About AAI Membership

AAI connects us with the people who make Iowa agriculture run, and we love being part of a community that's as committed to the industry's future as we are. The relationships, the shared learning, and the advocacy for Iowa ag are what keep us engaged year after year.

A Recent Milestone For Gardiner + Company

In 2024, we celebrated 60 years in business - a milestone made even more meaningful with the third generation committed to continue carrying it forward. It's a point of pride to build on what was started six decades ago and to keep serving Iowa's agribusiness community for generations to come.

Something You Might Not Know About Gardiner + Company

We recently discovered that our founder's father, Dan Gardiner Sr., worked in the lumberyard at the local Farmers Co-operative Elevator in Waukee, Iowa - where generations of the family grew up. It turns out our roots in Iowa's cooperative community run even deeper than we knew!

How To Contact Gardiner + Company

Website: https://www.gardinercpa.com

Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | Facebook

Phone: 515-270-1446

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