Nicole Gardner
Instructor, Audit
Nicole Gardner is an accounting professional with a career spanning over 20 years. With a solid foundation rooted in her early experiences as a bookkeeper for her father, she cultivated an innate love for precision and balance within the world of numbers. Nicole holds a Masters in Accounting from Brigham Young University (BYU), further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Over the years, Nicole has transitioned through various roles in the accounting realm, from being an AP Clerk during college, spending 15 years in public accounting, and currently holds the position of CFO with iDrive Logistics. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a unique perspective, enabling her to approach financial challenges with creativity and innovation.
Nicole is not only a proficient professional but also a passionate educator. She finds immense joy in teaching and takes pride in engaging with new accountants, sharing her wisdom, and helping them navigate the complexities of the accounting world. As an audit instructor at 2020 Services, she leverages her rich experiences to impart invaluable knowledge to budding accountants. Nicole’s ability to blend her practical experiences as an auditor and her insights as an audit client made her classes both knowledgeable and captivating.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Nicole is an avid enthusiast of exploring new cuisines, an avid reader, and a nature lover who finds solace in outdoor activities.