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Highlights Upcoming Audio Conferences Dec. 16—Latest Trends in Occupational Fraud Jan. 13—Sudden Impact or Long-Term Process? Impact of the Stimulus Plan on Internal Controls Feb. 10— Understanding IT Audits for Program Managers and Auditors March 3—The War Against Fraud and Abuse: Are We Winning? Entire 2009–2010 Audio Conference Schedule Fraud Audio Conference Set for March 3
Member News Robert Wells, treasurer for AGA’s Ozarks Chapter, has earned the Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) designation offered by the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. Wells is cash and investment manager for Springfield Public Schools. By gaining this accreditation he has given his employer and the Springfield community additional confidence in his investment management skills. Well done! Congratulations to Shannon L. Wittman, a member of AGA’s Baltimore Chapter, on the birth of her son, Elliot James. He was born Oct. 13 at 6:22 a.m., weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and 21 inches long. Shannon is on maternity leave from the Social Security Administration until February. This Week on the AGA Blog Monday: Sunil Datt, MS, MBA, MA, CGFM, PMP, senior managing consultant, IBM Global Business Services. Wednesday: Kenneth A. Smith, Ph.D., CPA, assistant professor of accounting and information science at Willamette University, on, "Lessons from 20 years of performance initiatives in Oregon" Friday: Robert Maitner Jr., CGFM, PMP, senior managing consultant with IBM Public Sector Financial Management. Important Reminder for CGFMs Certified
in 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 or 2007 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. Read more. GASB 34 Implementation a Success in Tennessee AGA Advertising Opportunities! |
Volume 49: Issue 23, December 7, 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. From the National President AGA continues to thrive and I extend a hearty “thank you” to the many volunteer leaders across our Association—you all do a tremendous job and I am grateful. I have had the opportunity to visit several chapters in the past few weeks and each has had a successful training conference. As government financial management professionals, we all need and benefit from continuing professional education. Many of us need CPE to satisfy requirements for our CGFM, CPA and other licensures. Read more. AGA NLC 2010 Marketing Opportunities Available—Sign Up
for your Ad, Booth and Sponsorship Today The NLC offers a comprehensive program, captivating speakers, lively discussions, top-quality sessions and numerous networking events. Attendees can learn about new products and services and innovative technologies available to the financial management community. Several opportunities are available for advertisers, exhibitors and sponsors. Join us Feb. 18–19, 2010 and secure your place at this important event. Advertise in the official conference program to increase your impact and reach your target audience. Used extensively throughout the conference by virtually every attendee and kept as a reference tool after they return home, the program is the perfect place to increase awareness and to direct traffic to your website or exhibit booth. Exhibit for an invaluable opportunity to network, cultivate leads and meet face-to-face with more than 700 hard-to-reach government financial management and accountability leaders. They want to know how your products and services will help their agency achieve its mission. 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. More than 60 percent of the Exhibit Hall has already been sold—reserve your booth today to guarantee your spot. Sponsor to expand your reach beyond the show floor. Sponsorship is a great way to increase your visibility onsite and during the months leading up to the event through website and e-mail promotion, signage, special mention during the general sessions and premier placement for advertising in the printed program. Sponsorship gives premium exposure and recognition to your company and provides an excellent opportunity to show your support of the industry and AGA. We offer a variety of options to help you stand out from the crowd and achieve your marketing goals. Don’t let this valuable marketing opportunity pass you by… AGA’s NLC is an event you can’t afford to miss! AGA Today is Brought to You
by AGA Corporate Partner Graduate School Next session: March 1-28, 2010 New AGA Onsite Training Courses AGA is introducing several new courses that relate to Internal Audit. They include:
For more pricing and additional information, please contact Joe Jozefczyk, AGA’s director of Education at 800.AGA.7211, ext 307.
TOPICS is Brought to You by Rutgers Business School New Criteria Created for AGA's Annual
Newsletter and Website Contests Visit the website for details on the updates the task force made to the contests. See the rating sheets for the newsletter contest and the website contest. Special thanks go to Roger Mazula, CGFM, New York Capital Chapter, for chairing the meetings, developing the rating sheets and sharing his many years of experience with the group. Task force members studied the criteria used by other associations and thoroughly discussed various options to come up with the updated criteria. Thank you to the task force members, who gave so generously of their time: Christina Lilly, Baltimore; Sarah Feltus, Central Kentucky; Deb Fraley, CPA, Ozarks; Bob Kanaga, CGFM-Retired, Fort Worth; Corinne Dougherty, CGFM, CPA, Montgomery/Prince George’s County; Joanne Kmets Walsh, CGFM, Cleveland; Walt Darling, Topeka; Riley Shaull, CGFM, CPA, Oklahoma City; and Alex Guiang, CGFM, Silicon Valley. Direct questions to Chris Camara. Dream. Learn. Achieve… And Get Ready for AGA PDC 2010 Worth 24 CPE hours, the conference covers the latest research and information about the American Recovery Act, the constantly changing rules and standards, new management techniques, technological advances and practical tips for bringing greater efficiency to government operations. The PDC offers a comprehensive program, captivating speakers, lively discussions, top-quality education sessions, and equips you with knowledge and skills you need to be more effective leader. While the PDC has long been respected for offering the best training in the profession, it also offers a number of networking events to help you make new contacts, exchange ideas and collaboratively work on solutions to common problems. Exhibitors are also available to demonstrate the newest products, tools and cutting-edge technology available to help your agency achieve its mission. Registration fees are $800 for AGA members and $1,000 for nonmembers until June 11, 2010. Early registration saves you money and increases your chances of obtaining accommodations at the conference hotel. Hotel Accommodations: We reserved a block of rooms at the Orlando World Center Marriott to accommodate PDC attendees. The rate is $108 per night (plus tax) until June 18, 2010, or until the room block is sold out. Reservations received after June 18, or after the room block has been filled, will only be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to significantly higher rates.
Information about the agenda, speakers, travel discounts and tours is coming soon. Stay tuned to the website for more information…See you in Orlando! Share the Magic of Membership This Season This year AGA will be holding its annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition in Orlando, FL. The theme of this year’s Member-Get-A-Member campaign is Share the Magic of Membership. Participants are eligible for free conference registration, complimentary 2010 membership, AGA Dollars and much more. As you look forward to the New Year, make a resolution to help serve your Association and profession in a magical way by sponsoring a new member. Recruiting a new member is easy—simply call, e-mail or drop by a potential member’s office and share your AGA story. Show your enthusiasm with first-hand accounts of how your AGA membership has been a great investment in your professional development and career. In as little as five minutes, you can help colleagues or friends achieve their professional goals by sharing the AGA advantage. You can also benefit through our recruitment rewards program. Learn more. AGA Grants Management Training Available Nashville Chapter Secures “Preferred” Status for CGFM
Applicants AGA’s Nashville Chapter was instrumental in making the CGFM a “preferred” qualification for three positions in the Office of Management Services within the comptroller’s office: contract review administrator, business administration manager and legislative sourcing oversight manager. Nashville Chapter President Karen B. Hale, MAOM, CGFM, said she was asked last spring to review job specifications, titles and duties after the retirements of two longtime leaders in the Office of Management Services—including Past AGA National President Charles Harrison, CGFM, CPA. During the reorganization, she proposed the three job specifications include the statement, “A certification as a government finance manager (CGFM) is preferred.” Comptroller of the Treasury Justin P. Wilson approved the change, effective Aug. 1. Read more. |
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