CGFM Examinations Requirement
The three comprehensive examinations that make up the core requirement of the CGFM program are:
- Examination 1: Governmental Environment (GE)
- Examination 2: Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting (GAFRB)
- Examination 3: Governmental Financial Management and Control (GFMC)
Content Outlines
The links below are to the examination content outlines—a list of subject areas covered by each examination. It is a core document for all CGFM candidates and should be a starting point for exam preparation.
Examination 1
Governmental Environment (GE)
Examination 2
Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting (GAFRB)
Examination 3
Governmental Financial Management and Control (GFMC)
AGA is committed to keeping the CGFM examinations up to date, reflecting the latest developments in the field.
To ensure that our examinations are fair, reliable and valid, AGA follows strict international standards in its examination development process, which takes time. The current CGFM examinations reflect the government regulations in effect as of the beginning of 2024.
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Candidate Resources
We recommend that test takers review the resources below before taking the exams
Study References
Sample Exam Questions
List of Acronyms Used on Exams
Preparation Options
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If you have any questions about the CGFM process, please contact us at agacgfm@agacgfm.org.