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almost to the end of the year—have you earned your 80 CPE
hours? CGFMs can earn the required CPE hours in many ways. In addition to conventional training activities, such as courses, seminars and workshops, CGFMs can complete college and university courses, both credit and non-credit; serve as a speaker, instructor or discussion leader at programs that qualify for CPE hours; publish articles and books or develop CPE courses on topics and subjects that qualify for CPE hours and that contribute directly to the author’s professional proficiency; and take individual study programs offered through correspondence courses, audiocassette tapes, videotapes and computers. For example, visit AGA’s “Education and Training” page for information on online CPE opportunities offered through AGA. Not all CPE hours can count towards the CGFM designation. The hours earned must be in government financial management topics or related technical subjects applicable to government financial management areas. Applicable CPEs would need to maintain or enhance your professional proficiency in government financial management, and you have to keep back-up documentation of the completed CPE for at least three years. This documentation may be requested by AGA if you are selected to be audited; however, CGFMs should not automatically send information on their CPE hours to AGA at the time of renewal. For more detailed information about earning CPE hours, what topics and subjects can qualify for CPEs and answers to commonly asked CPE questions, please visit “CPE Requirements” page. If you have any additional questions, contact AGA's Office of Professional Certification at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 305. CEAR Program
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February 12 – 13 in Washington, D.C. for the Fifth Annual
National Leadership Conference. The conference, to be held at the
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, is built around
the theme, Forging New Paths to Improved
Accountability. 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. Visit the Exhibit Hall to see the latest tools to
help governments at all levels perform efficiently. Interact with
inspirational government leaders at several networking events. The
conference website is up and running. 
Public
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James J. Kennedy, CGFM, a member of AGA's
Central Ohio Chapter, recruited his 21st new member recently, sending
him into the Top Recruiter position! Next in line is Janet M.
Brooks, CGFM, a member of AGA's Northern Virginia Chapter,
with 13 recruits. The challenge is on to see who will land on top as
Recruiter of the Year!
If your
CGFM certification was awarded in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 or 2004, you
need to have at least 80 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours
earned within the two-year period of January 1, 2005 – December
31, 2006. If short, you can take advantage of the grace period of
January 1 – March 31, 2007 to catch up on your CPEs (these hours
then cannot be counted towards your next cycle of 2007-2008). 
Are you interested in being a Certificate of Excellence in
Accountability Reporting (CEAR) Program reviewer? Attend a CEAR
Reviewer training event at the U.S. Department of Education on Monday,
December 4, 2006, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. in the first floor
auditorium. This training is free and offers 2 CPE hours, applicable to
both the CGFM and CPA. 
On
November 16th in conjunction with a one-day conference called
Internal Controls – Does Anyone Get It?, there will be a
St. Louis Chapter revitalization meeting at the Millennium Hotel in St.
Louis, Missouri from 5 – 7 p.m.