Long-Range Strategic Plan: Certification

Objective

Make the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) the preferred professional designation in the government accountability community.

Strategies

Advance the awareness, knowledge and value of the CGFM designation in the government accountability community.

• Encourage government agencies, academia, public accounting firms, consulting firms and private sector organizations to recognize the CGFM certification when hiring and promoting government accountability professionals.
• Encourage and assist government agencies, academia, public accounting firms, consulting firms, and private sector organizations to promote the value of the CGFM certification and provide incentives for CGFMs.
• Publicly recognize those individuals who achieve excellence by attaining the CGFM certification.
• Promote the CGFM service mark.

Promote public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of CGFMs.

Maintain certification competency through mandatory continuing professional education and strict adherence to AGA's Code of Ethics.