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Annual CGFM Renewal Time! Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about CGFM renewal: Audio Conference on Sarbanes-Oxley, March 1 Chapter News New AGA Research Report: Get Your Free Copy! The report is the product of a research project sponsored by CSC’s Federal Consulting Practice. Andrew C. West, CSC Partner for Functional Management Solutions, led this effort. He was aided by Carlo D. Smith, Ph.D., Deborah J. Detwiler, CPA, and Paul Kaman. Click here to download the report. AGA is
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Volume 45: Issue 1, January 9, 2006 • Happy New Year! TOPICS
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From the National President Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and relaxing holiday season. As we enter the New Year, I thought it would be a good time to tell you what’s ahead for AGA in 2006. This promises to be an exciting, productive year and we hope you’ll come along as we strive to advance government accountability at all levels. I am looking forward to the Fourth Annual National Leadership Conference, Feb. 2–3, in Washington, D.C. If you’ve never attended the NLC, you might want to consider it this year. The Technical Committee, chaired by Joseph L. Kull, CGFM, CPA, Diana Jones Ritter and David M. Zavada, has put together a dynamic program that will appeal to financial managers in federal, state and local government. If you haven’t registered yet, do so by Jan. 13 to save on registration fees. Click here to read more about what's ahead in 2006! Katrina Relief Effort Tops
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Click here for the complete list of speakers and session descriptions. Improving government performance begins today—Make plans now to attend AGA’s National Leadership Conference and show your commitment to a more accountable government. See you in February!
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New Year's Resolution No. 1: Resolve to Strengthen Your Professional Association
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In addition to an outstanding technical program, AGA’s PDC provides unparalleled opportunities to network, exchange ideas with your peers and meet new friends. The Exhibit Hall connects you with the industry’s leading suppliers, eager to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and services to help you to become more effective. Register today and secure your place at the government financial management education event of the year!
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The early registration deadline for NLC 2006 is
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and developments in the profession…to gain access to a variety
of continuing professional education offerings…to move forward
in your career…to build a personal network…whatever your
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With the
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