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AGA Sets Theme for First
Performance Reporting Conference
"Service Efforts & Accomplishments Reporting: The
Cornerstone for Building Trust and Enhancing Management" is the theme
for AGA's First National Performance Reporting Conference at the
Portland Marriott Downtown in Portland, OR, on Nov. 14-15. Watch the
conference website and
TOPICS where information will be posted as it becomes available. For
more information about the conference, contact Julie Bryant, CGFM.
Check out the new and improved
Certificate of Excellence in Service Efforts and Accomplishments (SEA)
Reporting Website!
Spotlight on AGA Corporate Partner Kearney & Company
Kearney & Company is a CPA firm that provides accounting
and audit assistance, internal controls assessments, management
consulting and IT services exclusively to the Federal government.
Kearney's financial and IT professionals have a proven track record of
success in delivering solutions to resolve complex accounting and
consulting issues. Call us to see how our professionals can help
you at 703-931-5600 or learn more about us at our website at www.kearneyco.com.
Click here for the latest information about the AGA
Corporate Partner Program, including an update on research projects that
are under way.
AGA Membership: Did You Know?
Did you know that through your AGA membership you can save as much as
$200 on AGA conference and meeting registrations? By attending the
National Leadership Conference, the Professional Development Conference
or other AGA events, you will have more than paid for your membership
through registration savings alone! The savings don’t stop there—most
AGA chapters also offer discounted meetings, education sessions and
events to AGA members. Start saving today by
registering for AGA’s 54th Professional Development Conference in
Orlando, FL.
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Volume 44: Issue 11, June 6, 2005
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.
PDC 2005—Register by Friday and Save!
The early registration deadline for PDC 2005 is quickly
approaching. Don't miss your chance to save money by registering by June
10, 2005. After June 10, fees will increase to $900 for AGA members and
$1,100 for nonmembers. PDC 2005 promises to be an excellent learning and
networking opportunity for government financial managers and
accountability professionals. Education sessions will provide technical
training, emerging trend snapshots and lessons from the best in the
business.
Visit our website to
view the agenda and to get information on accommodations, travel
discounts and helpful hints for enjoying your stay in Orlando.
Building tomorrow’s leaders begins today—attend AGA’s PDC and show your
commitment to a more
accountable government. See you in Orlando!
Click here to
read about the various PDC networking events.
Click here to register online!
Click here to download a copy of the PDC Registration Brochure.
AGA Announces Recipients of 2005
Certificates of Excellence in Accountability Reporting® (CEAR)
The following agencies will be recognized Sept.
14, 2005 at the CEAR Awards Banquet for their outstanding Fiscal Year
2004 Performance & Accountability Reports:
Department of Education (2)
Department of Energy (2)
Department of the Interior (5)
Department of Labor (5)
Department of State (4)
Federal Aviation Administration (2)
General Services Administration (2)
Government Accountability Office (4)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (4)
Patent & Trademark Office (3)
Social Security Administration (7)
The number after each agency signifies the number of years, including
this year, that the agency has received the CEAR.
Click here to find
out more about the CEAR Program.
AGA Today is Brought to you by AGA Corporate
Partner Clifton Gunderson
 Clifton Gunderson's DC office is looking for experienced
professionals to join our public sector practice. The ideal candidate
will have 5+ yrs of Public Accounting or equivalent audit experience
along with your BA/BS in Accounting and CPA or CGFM. Duties will include
audits of Federal entities, State & Local audits (GASB), A-133 audits,
and compliance auditing. To apply please e-mail
Jennifer.Busse@cliftoncpa.com
 Attending the PDC in
Orlando?
Mark your calendars for two important CGFM events
on Wednesday, July 13, 2005:
10:10 – 11:25 a.m.
CGFM: Government Financial Management Certification for the Future
Would you like to learn more about the Certified Government Financial
Manager designation? Join us on Wednesday to hear from your colleagues
who have recently earned their CGFM certification and the chair of
Professional Certification Board who will speak about why you should,
and how you can, become a CGFM.
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
CGFM Chapter Leadership
Become part of CGFM Program success! Join AGA CGFM leaders to learn
about the program's accomplishments and to share your own success
stories. We will discuss state and local recognition of the CGFM
certification, new self-study options available to CGFM candidates and
training opportunities for your chapter.
Rutgers University Offers
Scholarship to Earn the CGFM
Rutgers University created a scholarship program for AGA members
interested in earning the CGFM certification. These courses are
available online. Candidates for the scholarship certificate program
should hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
and submit unofficial copies of their transcripts along with a resume
and two letters of recommendation. Deadline is June 15 for the fall 2005
semester.
Click here to learn more.
AGA Announces Recipients of 2005
National Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of AGA's 2005 National Scholarships.
Recipients of the full-time and part-time academic scholarships were
rated on their academic success and achievements and their potential to
make a significant contribution to government financial management. The
community service scholarship was awarded this year to one recipient who
demonstrated an outstanding commitment to serving her community. After
reviewing numerous applications AGA's National Awards Committee was
happy to award seven full-time study scholarships, two part-time study
scholarships and one community service scholarship.
Click here to view a listing of the 2005 National
Scholarship Recipients.
AGA Audio Conference
Planned for June 20: Government Contract Auditing Issues
Thousands of participants from
hundreds of government agencies, private firms and colleges have been
tuning into AGA’s audio conference series this spring. Don’t miss out as
AGA, NASACT and N.A.L.G.A. presents this audio conference on Monday,
June 20 from 2 – 3:50 p.m. EDT. Expert speakers will be John
Brennan, CGFM, audit manager, New York State Comptroller’s
Office and Thomas Goodfellow, CPA, TG Associates CPAs,
PLLC, and former contract audit director, New York State Department of
Transportation. Earn 2 CPE hours in the area of accounting and auditing.
The cost is $249 per site (UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE) by June 15; $299
afterward.
Click here to register. If you have questions regarding
registration, please contact Julie Cupp at 800.AGA.7211. Questions
regarding the program (click here to see the details) should be directed to
Raymond Harris, CGFM.
Click here to view the 2005-2006 audio conference schedule.
AGA Advertising Opportunities!
Advertise in AGA's
electronic newsletters—TOPICS and AGA Today! Get
maximum exposure and build your brand.
Click here for all the information
you need to run your ad! Or you can contact AGA's Director of
Communications, Marie Force.
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