Phil Collins, CPA, CFE
Senior Manager
Phil Collins is a senior manager with Wipfli. He has over 15 years of combined experience providing accounting, consulting and auditing services to tribal governments, tribal enterprises, housing authorities, tribal schools/colleges, nonprofits and casinos. Phil has a detailed knowledge of accounting standards (FASB and GASB) and audit and attest standards (SASs, SSARs and SSAEs).
Phil is also an experienced instructor, presenting continuing professional education classes within the firm on a variety of subjects such as group auditing standards, risk assessment auditing standards, internal controls and fraud detection and prevention.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA) – Member
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) – Member
Areas of Focus
- Tribal governments and housing authorities
- Tribal casinos and other enterprises
- Tribal schools and colleges
- Nonprofit organizations
Education
University of Utah- Bachelor of science degree in accounting and finance
- Master of accountancy degree
Recent Insights
Articles
The 5 major challenges with GASB 96
May 21, 2023
Webinars
The 5 major challenges with GASB 96
Jun 22, 2023
GASB 87 leases: Is your tribal entity ready for the change?
Jan 25, 2023