Results of AGA's Research on Performance Based Management Reporting AN AGA TRAINING AUDIO CONFERENCE  October 15, 2008 2 CPE Hours Available!

AGA is pleased to announce its latest audio conference on one of its important ongoing research projects that demonstrates the value of government financial and performance reporting.

Hear an overview of AGA’s research project on Performance Based Reporting and how process oriented accounting is the basis. The speakers share the results of Phase I of the research and describe Phase II, recently completed. The discussion includes aspects of multi-dimensional accounting and the ability to use accounting information in forward looking/predictive manner. 

To share their expertise and experiences in process based accounting and improving financial reporting are Peter Chipman, Budget Analyst, Office of Budget and Policy, Federal Transit Administration; Kristine Lee Leiphart, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget and Policy, Federal Transit Administration; Martin J. Rajk, Deputy Assistant Commandant for Resources and Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard; Clifton A. Williams, CGFM, CPA, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP; and James Brimson, MS, founder of Activity Based Management Institute.

Please join us for two hours of lively discussion about this important and timely topic. In addition to the speakers’ commentary, there will be approximately 20 minutes for Q & A so that the participants can ask the speakers questions and share their own experiences.

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Time: 2 – 3:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Learning Objectives: Understanding how multi-dimensional accounting and the ability to use accounting information in can be applied in a forward looking/predictive manner

Prerequisite: Familiarity with financial and performance based reporting

Advance Prep: None required     

CPE: Two credits

Field of Study: Accounting (Government)

Cost: $249 per site (UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE) if you register on or before Friday, October 10, 2008 and $299 thereafter. SPECIAL PROMOTION: Government agencies and CPAG members who register five or more offices will receive a 20 percent discount ($200 per site)

To Register: 1) Register online 2) Print the registration form or Special Promotion Registration and fax it to 703.684.6933

This audio conference offers important information to almost everyone in the accountability profession. Please share this program announcement with others in your government, chapters, educational institutions and private firms. Remember, there is no limit to attendance per phone site. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Maria Lucas at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 308 or mlucas@agacgfm.org. Questions regarding the program should be directed to Raymond Harris, CGFM, at ext. 339 or rharris@agacgfm.org.