Essential Elements for a Clean Opinion with Bridget Collins

About this episode

Bridget Collins discusses her career and the DTRA's successful audit process.

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Bridget Collins, Chief of Finance and Accounting, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Bridget's pathway to her current role at DTRA, how the agency was able to produce a clean opinion in their second year of audit without an extension, and a memorable experience when she spent time in Afghanistan. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

People in this episode

Host: Tom Rhoads

Guest: Bridget Collins

Topics covered

• financial management
• audit
• government finance
• DTRA
• career pathway
• military experience

Keywords

• financial management
• audit opinion
• DTRA
• Bridget Collins
• Tom Rhoads
• Afghanistan
• government finance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Society of Defense Financial Management

Places: Afghanistan

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