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Highlights Upcoming Audio Conferences, Webinar Jan. 28—Ethics in Work and Life Webinar, sponsored by NASACT Feb. 11—Building Fraud Risk Assessment Into Audit Planning View the 2009 Audio Conference Schedule AGA Offers Four Classes on Internal Controls, Fraud The courses include:
The courses are taught at the location of your choice and include lectures, group discussion and exercises and class problem-solving. They can be customized to meet your needs and participants are awarded up to 16 CPE hours upon completion of each course. For pricing and additional information, please contact Bekka Gehrmann, AGA's Education Manager, at 800.AGA.7211 x309. This Week on the AGA Blog Member News Don L. Mullinax, CGFM, a member of AGA's Los Angeles Civic Center Chapter, has joined Forensic/Strategic Solutions. He is the new shareholder in charge of the firm's government practice and will also manage its new Los Angeles office. Mullinax has previously worked as a principal in the Forensic & Dispute Services practice group of a national accounting firm and as inspector general for the Los Angeles Unified School District. 2009 Call for Scholarships
The deadline for receipt of AGA National scholarships is March 31, 2009. Apply now and take full advantage of your AGA membership. Visit the website for more details and an application. National Community Service Project Set for New Orleans April 27–May 1 Tens of thousands of people in New Orleans still need new housing, so AGA volunteers are returning to the Crescent City to build a house with Habitat for Humanity. We will seek lodging for volunteers in the beautiful, new University of New Orleans dormitory (actually two bedroom furnished apartments) with a rate of only about $20 per night per person. Due to popular demand, we have created a second opportunity this year to experience what it’s like to work with Habitat in New Orleans. Since AGA’s PDC is in New Orleans June 21–24, 2009, we will also have a one-day community service event with Habitat on Thursday, June 25, the day after the PDC ends. For this event, we will seek to extend AGA’s special hotel rate to include this extra night. Last year, some chapters "sponsored" one or more of their members to participate, and some chapters have said they will do so again. If you are interested in participating, or have some questions before you can decide, please contact Past National President Jeff Hart, CGFM, CFE. AGA Advertising Opportunities! |
Volume 49: Issue 2, January 26, 2009 TOPICS is Brought to You by AGA Corporate Partner
Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Global Public Sector delivers financial, technology and performance management solutions to federal, state and local government clients, and international organizations. Call us to see if we can help your agency manage its resources more efficiently and effectively at 703.637.2750. 14 CPE Hours, An Outstanding Educational Program and Ample Opportunities to Network—AGA’s NLC Offers It All The conference features leaders from all levels of government, the private sector and academia and offers informative sessions and numerous opportunities to network. Learn practical skills to improve your agency, hear from the top opinion leaders in the accountability business, and exchange problem-solving ideas with colleagues from around the country. Join us Feb. 19–20, 2009, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. to participate in dynamic, informative technical education sessions, including:
AGA Announces the Recipients of the 2009 Leadership Awards PDC 2009 Marketing Opportunities Available—Sign Up for Your Ad, Booth and Sponsorship Today AGA’s PDC takes place June 21–24, 2009 in New Orleans, and provides three and a half days of unmatched opportunities for networking, top-quality educational sessions, professional development, captivating speakers and the opportunity to learn about new products and services available to the financial management community. The conference features numerous opportunities for advertisers, exhibitors and sponsors. Exhibit for invaluable opportunities to network, cultivate leads, and gain face-to-face interaction with as many as 2,000 hard-to-reach government financial management and accountability leaders. They want to know how your product or service will help them do business better. Be sure you’re there to tell them! We combine all the right elements to attract attendees to the Exhibit Hall and move them toward your booth. The earlier you send in your booth application, the better. Booth space will be assigned beginning Feb. 2, 2009. The first round of exhibits, those received on or before Feb. 2, will be assigned based on the following order of criteria:
After Feb. 2, applications for space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, without regard to sponsorship status. Advertise or sponsor to enhance your company’s visibility beyond the show floor. Advertising and sponsorships are the perfect way to increase your company's name recognition, maximize exposure and showcase your commitment to the financial management profession. We offer a wide range of opportunities to help you stand out and gain a competitive edge. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to put your products and services in front of the people who need them most. Join us in the Big Easy and secure your place at this important event!
2009 Call for National Awards Nominations
These awards will be presented during AGA's 58th Annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, July 21–24, 2009. In many cases, individuals do not have to be members of AGA to be eligible. All nominations are due by Friday, March 6, 2009. Nomination forms are available online. For more information, contact Michiyo Wheeler. AGA Membership: Did You know? Get ahead of the pack and help AGA better serve you by renewing your membership now. Don’t risk letting your membership lapse and missing out on your membership benefits. Take a few minutes and renew online right now. Your AGA ID number is the login and, your password is your first initial immediately followed by your last name, unless you have changed it. Once you login, you will see your AGA profile. Press the ‘billing’ button at the right hand corner of the screen to renew with a credit card on our secured server. We would like to encourage each of you not only to renew your membership in AGA, but also to encourage a peer, co-worker or business associate to join as well. It’s easy to take a few minutes to pass along the benefits of AGA and encourage others to join. We know your time is valuable, but in as little as five minutes, you can help a colleague or friend achieve their professional goals by sharing the benefits of joining AGA. Members who recruit more than six colleagues by Jan. 31 earn free membership during the 2009–2010 membership year. Frequently Asked Questions About CGFM Renewals Q: What are the requirements for maintaining the CGFM certification in an active status?
To retain the CGFM certification, all CGFMs must adhere to the AGA’s Code of Ethics. By submitting their annual renewal payment, CGFMs affirm that they have and will continue to abide by AGA’s Code of Ethics and that they have fulfilled the minimum CPE Requirements. Q: How do I determine my CPE cycle? Q: My two-year CPE cycle just ended on Dec. 31, 2008, but I did not complete 80 CPE hours in 2007-2008. Can I make up the deficiency? Q: I just retired. Do I need to do anything to adjust my CGFM status to “retired”? Find more information on CGFM renewal policies.
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