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Highlights Deadline Extended to Nov. 2 for Leadership
Awards Nominations Audit Efficiency Focus of Next Audio
Conference How can audit offices efficiently use their limited resources to produce timely and high-quality performance audit reports? Learn the latest tools and techniques from two leaders in government performance auditing: Drummond Kahn, CGFM, CIA, CGAP, Director of Audit Services for Portland, OR; and Leslie Tanaka, CPA, City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu, HI. Cost is $249 per site (unlimited attendance) if you register on or before Nov. 9, and $299 thereafter. Register online or print the registration form and fax it to 703.684.6933 View the entire audio conference schedule. The National Electronic
Commerce Coordinating Council's Annual Conference
Free Reviewer Training Audio Conference Single Audit Audio Conference Set for Oct. 31 AGA National Education Department
Announces New Single Audit Course Raymond Einhorn
Research Award Deadline
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Volume 47: Issue 20, October 29, 2007 TOPICS is Brought to You by AGA Corporate Partner 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. First Federal Agencies Sign On to Produce
Four-Page, Citizen-Focused Reports The reports, designed to be visually appealing, provide information that is easily understandable about the performance and financial condition of the government as well as demographics and future challenges—that answer the question, “Are we better off today than we were last year?” These federal agencies join a growing list of state and local governments who are producing these reports and answering the call for fiscal accountability and transparency. You are a citizen. Why not reach out to your local government, setup an appointment and convey the importance of this type of reporting to the citizens. Be sure to stress that producing a report doesn’t take a super human effort! Most of the information is already available from other sources. Plus, AGA has available a Content Guidelines Template outlining what information should be included on each page as well as a Design Guidelines Template outlining the physical layout of the report. We believe these reports provide greater transparency and accountability in government and better serve the public interest by getting the most essential information into the hands of the people who need it most—the citizens! Check out the entire program, including completed reports. Fall Into Recruitment and Win Many members have been falling into recruitment by sponsoring new members into AGA. Seven AGA members have already earned FREE national dues for next year for sponsoring six or more new members since May 1, 2007. Nine other AGA members need one more recruit to reach that mark! Do you want to have your 2008–2009 AGA membership dues paid for you, too? It’s easy! Recruit six or more new members by Dec. 31, 2007. All you really need to do is recruit one member to benefit from the We Have a Dream campaign. Your first new recruit will not only earn you an AGA Sponsor pin—but will help strengthen your chapter and your Association as a whole—and that benefits everyone! Each AGA member is challenged to recruit at least one new member in this year’s campaign. Our goal is to continue the positive net growth in membership that we experienced this past year. Remember to reach out to those early career members—individuals just starting out in their careers, with fewer than three years of experience. Be sure to steer them to AGA’s Tomorrow’s Professionals website—chock full of useful information. There are so many ways to win during the 2008–2009 We Have a Dream campaign. Check out the campaign details and start falling for recruitment today!
TOPICS is Brought to You
by AGA Corporate Partner MorganFranklin Distance No Obstacle to Success for AGA's Guam
Chapter
For a small chapter located 6,000 miles from the West Coast of the United States, no obstacle is too great. Read the entire article. Registration Now Open for PDC Golf
Tournament The tournament takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Stone Mountain Golf Club–Lakemont Course. The course features impressive elevation changes and a brilliant design for any skill level. Incredible views of the World's largest Exposed Granite mountain along with the famous memorial carving featuring Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson on horseback makes the front nine a memorable experience. Six holes have water in play making it not only spectacular, but a strong test of accuracy. The tournament will include several games and contests. Closest to the pin, longest drive and putting contests during the event will offer special prizes. Fee:$35 per person – Includes greens fees, cart rental, range balls, park entrance fees, breakfast, lunch and transportation to and from the course. Transportation & Schedule: Complimentary shuttle service will be provided. Buses depart from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis at 6 a.m. Breakfast will be served at the course. The tournament begins at 8 a.m., shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded at the end of play, followed by a buffet lunch. Jumpstart your conference experience and join us for a day of networking, camaraderie and fun. Space is limited, so sign up early! CGFM Profile: Yuka Cabrera Q: Why were you were interested in becoming
certified? TOPICS is Brought to
You by the Los Angeles Unified School District New AGA-Sponsored Courses
In addition we offer the following courses:
Read a brief description of these courses. The courses can be presented at your workplace. If your training needs are larger in scope or require a more customized approach, we can help assemble a tailored program that fits your organizational needs. Contact Joe Jozefczyk or Julie Sanders to learn more. Member News From the National Office Bobby is based at his home in Indianapolis, but will be traveling frequently to help AGA chapters around the country and discuss AGA programs, including the CGFM credential, audio conferences, educational offerings and more. “I want the chapters to know that they can start calling me and inviting me to their meetings and/or training events to speak, to meet with their employing agencies/firms, and to know that my purpose is to help them where needed,” Derrick said. “The bottom line is that I want to help our chapters increase their membership, establish new chapters and revitalize existing chapters.” Derrick said, "The good news is that I will be available any time by coming out to the chapters and being ‘on the ground.’ I am looking forward to working with our National staff, regional structure and our volunteer leaders.” Bobby can be reached at bderrick@lightbound.com, bderrick@agacgfm.org or 317.826.7850 (work) or 317.514.3332 (cell). AGA
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It
may be taking awhile for it to feel like autumn in some areas of the
country, but it is officially fall. It’s also time to fall into
recruitment in AGA’s We Have a Dream
Member-Get-A-Member campaign.
Yuka
Cabrera, CGFM, CIA, CPA, of Guam’s Office of the Public
Auditor, attended AGA’s Government Financial Management training
courses, which were brought to the island at the end of July. After six
days of training, Cabrera sat for all three CGFM Examinations and
passed. Here is what she had to say about her experience:
Put
your talents to work making a difference today for the kids who’ll make
a different tomorrow. LA Unified School District is
seeking a Forensic Accountant in our Office of
Inspector General. We have a generous benefits package and environment
for work/life balance. Visit us at 
The
National Office welcomes old friend Bobby Derrick, CGFM,
AGA’s 2004–2005 National President, to the staff as a field
representative.