Yellow Book Update on Government Standards (Overview)

With over 20 years of experience in the audit and attest field, Tricia is the Director of Internal Audit for Frederick County Government which includes an internal audit role for not only the Government entity but also Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick Community College. Tricia works with each entity annually to formulate a fluid risk assessment, administer hotline issues and manage all internal audits throughout the three entities. Prior to her experience with Frederick County, Tricia was a Senior Manager with the national firm CohnReznick for 13 years with expertise in the fields of state and local government, affordable housing, real estate, development, and construction and continues to work part-time in the affordable housing realm. 

She prides herself in leadership and learning within the profession which has brought her to teaching for the Maryland Association of CPAs Business Learning Institute. In 2012 Tricia was recognized by Baltimore SmartCEO magazine as one of Baltimore’s top accountants and in both 2016 and 2017 recognized as one of MACPAs Women to Watch experienced leaders. In 2020, Tricia was recognized as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by the Daily Record. Tricia also serves as a board member to the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Mental Health Association of Frederick County.