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)

The three links above are to the examinations 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.

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 end of 2021. 

CGFM examinations will be updated in 2024. Please see CGFM Examinations Update page for more information.

Below are additional resources for the candidates: