Who We Are


Trevor Gardner, CPA/CFE

Trevor is the owner of Gardner & Company, CPA, PLLC. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and began his career in the banking industry before returning to UNCG for his Master’s degree in accounting. Trevor spent the next year of his career with the North Carolina Department of Revenue as a tax auditor before joining Rouse, Rouse, Penn & Rouse of Eden, NC. Trevor was made partner of RRPR and was the audit partner before starting Gardner & Company. He works with a variety of clients in their audit, accounting and tax needs including not-for-profits, governmental entities, manufacturing, and small businesses. Trevor is also a Certified Fraud Examiner, which allows him to bring a unique perspective to his client’s specific needs.

Trevor and his wife, Nicole, have one son, Lincoln. When Trevor is not performing audits and filing tax returns, he is usually on the golf course or watching the Tarheels.

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Master of Science in Accounting

Professional Memberships

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

NC License # 42113


Bennett Early

Bennett Early is an auditor and staff accountant with Gardner & Company, CPA, PLLC. Bennett received his undergraduate degree from Western Carolina University before continuing his education at UNCG with a Master's in accounting. Bennett has several years of experience in governmental and not-for-profit accounting and auditing and individual and business tax compliance with various complexities. Bennett is a CPA candidate and is in the process of obtaining his CPA license. In his free time, he enjoys spending time at the golf course.  

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Master of Science in Accounting

Western Carolina University – Bachelor of Science