As the world strives toward carbon neutrality, equity and inclusion, and responsible governance through the pursuit of Environment, Social, & Governance (ESG) initiatives, it’s not just global corporations who will be taking on these challenges. A significant effort will come from small and mid-size organizations embracing this process, including the up- and down-stream supply lines...
keep readingThe Nebraska Higher Blend Tax Credit Act Application, Form HBTC-A, will be accepted beginning August 1, 2022. Nebraska retail dealers who sold and dispensed E-15 or higher ethanol blends of gasoline at their retail sites during the 2021 calendar year are eligible to receive refundable tax credits. Funds are limited. Complete applications, therefore, will be...
keep readingThis June, I spent a week in Nashville, Tennessee attending the Annual Certified Fraud Examiner Conference. I’ve attended the majority of these throughout the years, as it’s a great way to pick up continuing education hours, network, and listen to numerous speakers on a wide array of fraud topics. This year, there were over 3,000...
keep readingGardiner + Co. has spent the last few years researching artificial intelligence (AI) and now is the time for us to forge ahead with this technology. The firm will employ AI in some engagements in 2022 and will expand our use over the next few years to engagements that can benefit from it. The concept...
keep readingEach year Gardiner + Company offers the Daniel Gardiner Memorial Scholarship in honor of my dad, founder of Gardiner + Company. The scholarship is awarded to this year’s graduate from Waukee High School who plans to attend a post secondary school and pursue a degree in accounting. This year’s winner is Sinjin Smith, who will...
keep readingAbout two months ago, the FBI’s cyber division issued an alert for the food and agriculture sector stating that, “ransomware actors may be more likely to attack agricultural cooperatives during the critical planting and harvest seasons” like the early spring and fall. Were you aware of this alert? Are you prepared to handle a cyberattack...
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