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CPE/Education - 2008 AGA Denver Chapter Professional Development Conference
This year's theme is "Significant Changes in Government Accounting, Auditing and Finance". The conference will provide up to 16 CPE credits. Accommodations are available on site. Please register by April 25th.
CPE/Education - 17th Biennial Forum of Government Auditors
The theme for this year's Biennial is "Strengthening Democracy Through Accountability." Gene Dodaro, Chairman of the National Forum and GAO's Acting Comptroller General, will kick off the Biennial. Our speakers will cover topics that the American public is concerned about. David Walker, CEO and President of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, will address the state of the economy with a speech entitled, "Keeping America Great: Our Collective Challenge." Stuart W. Bowen, the Special IG for Iraq Reconstruction, and GAO's Joseph Christoff will speak about the war in Iraq. Harvard University Professor, Steve Kelman, and University of Pennsylvania Professor, Don Kettl, will address government's ability to respond to 21st century challenges. A panel, composed of Kansas City Mayor, Mark Funkhouser; Christopher Hoenig, CEO and President of the non-profit State of the USA, and Enrico Giovannini, OECD Chief Statistician, will update us on the development of key indicators that will allow the U.S. and other countries to assess their standing in a changing world. Bruce Weinstein, Business Week columnist, will speak about an issue high on all our radar screens--ethics.
CPE/Education - PICPA School District Conference - Malvern
Evaluate accounting procedures and internal controls to strengthen the operations of an entity. Find out how the new GASB Exposure Draft will impact existing and new transactions. Review note disclosures associated with significant accounting policies. Discuss the changing auditing and compliance requirements for
Title I. Learn a practical approach to implementing the new risk assessment standards.
CPE/Education - PICPA School District Conference - Mars
Evaluate accounting procedures and internal controls to strengthen the operations of an entity. Find out how the new GASB Exposure Draft will impact existing and new transactions. Review note disclosures associated with significant accounting policies. Discuss the changing auditing and compliance requirements for
Title I. Learn a practical approach to implementing the new risk assessment standards.
CPE/Education - Accounting and Auditing:The Art, Innovativeness and Creativity
One Day Seminar (Panel Discussion)
Accountants, Auditors, Government Financial Managers and Finance Staff who are interested in developing or further enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the government finance.
CPE/Education - PICPA Local Government Conference
Learn about required audits and initiatives for local governments from Auditor General Jack Wagner. Discover what GASB issued this year, including statements on conforming pension disclosures and intangible assets. Examine AICPA and federal activities in response to the federal government's study on the quality of single audits. Understand effective approaches to uncover evidence of a financial crime.
CPE/Education - CGFM Intensive Review Course & Exams
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! Sign up for AGA's Intensive Review Course and take the CGFM Examinations before the Professional Development Conference in Atlanta. The Intensive Review Course will take place on July 24-25, 2008. The CGFM Examinations will be offered by appointment only on July 26-27, 2008. The cost of the course is only $249 for qualified participants, and it offers 18 CPE hours. Special Bonus: the CGFM Examinations are offered at no cost to course attendees. Visit www.agacgfm.org/pdc2008/cgfm_exams.htm.
CPE/Education - 33rd Annual Midwestern Regional Professional Development Conference
Sponsored by: Mid-Missouri Chapter of AGA
Details coming soon...
CPE/Education - Government Technology Conference
This two-day program will discuss and explore how innovative technologies can improve public service and provide updates on current government policy issues relating to technology. Program provides opportunities to network with key government executives and industry experts. Sixteen (16) CPE credits will be offered.
CPE/Education - 2008 North America IDEA User Conference
IDEA users from throughout the U.S. and Canada will gather to exchange information, share solutions and expand their technical expertise.
CPE/Education - Central Kentucky Association of Government Accountants Government A&A Update
Frank Crawford, CPA will provide attendees not only an educational update but also make sixteen hours of CPE extremely entertaining. Accomadations are available, please email the contact person for further information.
AGA Chapter - Challenges of Budget Resources and Research
The speaker for this educational event will be from the Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio,TX - TBA
AGA Chapter - AGA Northern NJ Chapter Spring Internal Controls and Fraud Seminar
Guest Speakers Scheduled to Appear:
-Mr. Ronald Calvosa, MA, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
-Mr. Karl E. Dahlberg, CFE, CISA, CPA, Professor, Rutgers University
-Mr. Joel Dziengielewski, Director, KPMG, LLP
-Mr. Herbert S. McMullen, III, CPA, CGFM, Director, The Mercadien Group
Registration: 7:45 am – 8:15 am
Training Session: 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Please make reservations by Monday June 11, 2008
AGA National - AGA's Professional Development Conference
Offering 24 CPE hours, timely topics and an impressive lineup of speakers, PDC 2008 promises to be one of the Association's best. With the theme, Building on the Dream: Creating a Culture of Accountability, this event will convene government financial managers and accountability professionals from around the country for three and a half days of knowledge building and networking.
AGA National - AGA's Internal Control and Fraud Conference
Details coming soon...
AGA National - AGA's Performance Management Conference
Topics will include integration, managing for results and connecting management with measures. This is an excellent opportunity to talk with others who have struggled with how to report on Service Efforts and Accomplishments.
Other - Fighting Fraud with Data Mining Techniques
This comprehensive seminar combines the expertise of a former Director of Internal Audit with hands-on instruction led by an authorized IDEA trainer. You will gain an understanding of the most effective data mining tests for finding fraud and error in many different operational and financial areas. Participants will leave with a proven set of tests they can use to locate fraud the very next day.
Other - Strategic Internal Communications In Government - WEST
Strategic internal communications impact your organization's effectiveness dramatically. Attend this conference to discover actionable tools and successful strategies to help you leverage the power of internal communications to drive change and maximize performance from top communications experts including, U.S. Department of Transportation, San Diego County, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington State Office of the Attorney General, and many more.
Other - Fighting Fraud with Data Mining Techniques
This comprehensive seminar combines the expertise of a former Director of Internal Audit with hands-on instruction led by an authorized IDEA trainer. You will gain an understanding of the most effective data mining tests for finding fraud and error in many different operational and financial areas. Participants will leave with a proven set of tests they can use to locate fraud the very next day.