AGA TOPICS Newsletter
Important Reminder for CGFMs Certified in 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999,
2001, 2003, 2005 or 2007
We are almost
at the end of the year—have you earned your 80 CPE hours?
If your CGFM
certification was awarded in 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003,
2005 or 2007, you need to have at least 80 Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) hours earned within the two-year period of Jan. 1,
2008 – Dec. 31, 2009. If short of the requirement, you can take
advantage of the grace period of Jan. 1 – March 31, 2010 to catch up
on your CPEs. These hours cannot be counted toward your next cycle
of 2010-2011.
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; serve
as a speaker or instructor of programs that qualify for CPE hours;
publish articles and books or develop CPE courses on topics and
subjects that qualify for CPE hours; and take online courses. Visit
AGA’s “Earn CPE Online” page (http://www.agacgfm.org/education/onlinecpe.aspx
) for information on online CPE opportunities offered through AGA.
CPE he hours
earned must be in government financial management topics or related
technical subjects applicable to government financial management
areas. Applicable CPEs 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 the “CPE Requirements” page (www.agacgfm.org/cgfm/maintain/cpe_requirements.aspx).
If you have any additional questions, contact AGA's Office of
Professional Certification at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 305.