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May 10 Audio
Conference to Cover Performance Auditing
Registration Now Open for AGA's First National Internal
Control & Fraud Conference With a theme of "Fraud Prevention and Detection: The Newest Tools and Techniques," the conference will focus on management's responsibility for ensuring a good system of internal controls and the role of all accountability professionals in minimizing the risk of fraud, waste and abuse. Hear from leaders in government and private industry who will discuss the latest discovery techniques and lessons learned from various schemes, and how different levels of government are cooperating to improve services to citizens. The website is still being developed, but should be up and running in the next few weeks. In the meantime, register now and secure your place at AGA’s newest educational and networking event!
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AGA's 55th Annual Professional Development Conference &
Exposition—Register Now & Save Registration couldn’t be easier. You can register online or print the registration form to register by fax or mail. Advance registration discounts apply to all forms received before May 19, 2006. 25 CPE Hours and An Outstanding Technical Program—This Year's PDC Is Not To Be Missed!The PDC features an impressive line-up of dynamic speakers that will share best practices, lessons learned and equip you with the knowledge you need to become more effective. Join us to hear from the top financial management leaders and industry experts. This year’s speakers include:
Download the brochure in PDF format or view the program/schedule on our website to see the most current list of speakers and sessions: Make plans now to attend AGA’s PDC and show your commitment to a more accountable government. Register today! New PDC Overflow
Hotel To make a reservation, please call 800.843.6664 or 619.231.6664 and mention that you are attending the AGA PDC. The Race for
Recruiter of the Year Heats Up! Eleven members recruited 10 or more members by March 31st and were entered into a fishbowl drawing for a FREE registration to AGA’s 2006 Professional Development Conference in San Diego, California. Congratulations to Ken Sifontes, President-Elect for the New York Chapter who won this prize! Membership in AGA is HOT! Just over 2,000 people joined AGA this past year and helped contribute to the Association’s net growth in membership. This is the result of many factors and many people. We are doing the right thing for the right reason and we are doing it now! Remember, to count in this year’s recruitment campaign, all new member applications must be received at the National Office by April 30th. AGA Dollars as of March 31, 2006 Academy Board Chair
Adds CGFM to the List Take the CGFM
Examinations at the PDC To help you reach that goal, we are offering a two-day Intensive Review Course on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16 and an opportunity to take CGFM Examinations on June 17-19, 2006. The cost of the course is only $225 for qualified participants, and it offers 18 CPE hours. Special Bonus: the CGFM Examinations taken during this event are free of charge! This course is designed as a supplement to previous preparation for the CGFM Examinations, so this event is perfect for those individuals who have already attended CGFM training courses or have been studying by using the CGFM study guides. Space is still available, but enrollment is limited and participants must first apply and be accepted into the CGFM Program, so don't delay. More information and a registration form for this event are available on the AGA website. If you have any questions, contact Katya Silver at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 305. The Fiscal Wake Up Tour
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AGA
Charter Member Raymond Einhorn, CGFM, was remembered
at funeral services on Wednesday, April 12, in Washington, D.C. More
than 100 family members and friends attended the service. Einhorn,
AGA's 11th National President (1960-1961) died Sunday, April 9, at his
home in Washington. An active, vocal 56-year AGA member, Einhorn was
remembered fondly this week by his many AGA friends. 
The early registration deadline for PDC 2006 is
quickly approaching. Register by May 19, 2006 and save. After
May, fees will increase to $900 for AGA members and $1100 for
nonmembers.
Doug Ziegenfuss, CGFM, Virginia Peninsula
Chapter, recruited his 24th member and is in the lead for Recruiter of
the Year! Not far behind is Ken Sifontes, New York
Chapter, with 20 recruits! Who will land on top is anyone’s
guess with just two weeks left in the 2005-06 Go For
Growth member-get-a-member campaign!
With seven
certifications under his belt, Sridhar Ramamoorti
hardly needed another one. Not only is he a Ph.D., but Ramamoorti
recently added the CGFM to his already-long list of credentials: CIA,
ACA, CPA, CFE, CFSA, CRP, CGAP. Why? Ramamoorti likes a challenge, for
one thing, but more important, he wanted to serve as an example.
“As Chairman of the Academy for Government Accountability, it is
important to send a signal to my constituency that I’m fully
committed to showing the CGFM is indeed the mark of professionalism in
government financial management,” he said. 
For the
second year in a row, AGA is offering a great opportunity to take the
CGFM Examinations and earn your CGFM at the annual Professional
Development Conference & Exposition (PDC) in San Diego. Whether
you've been thinking about earning your CGFM or have enrolled but found
it difficult to find time to complete the three exams, this is your
chance to get it done!