As an SVP at the publicly traded, 6.5 billion dollar media giant, Kristine heads up the Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting and Accrual Accounting functions. She has developed a deep expertise in these areas during her 12 years with the company. Prior to joining Discovery, Kristine reached the Audit Manager level at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Kristine holds an MBA from the University of Texas and is a Certified Public Accountant.

In this fast paced interview Kristine shares her perspective on why she’s excited about some of the current trends in public company accounting; How her department leverages technology & research tools to improve efficiency; Why it’s important to maintain the right perspective when faced with difficult career challenges.