Thank you to everyone who supported our successful Spring PDT event "Crossing the Financial Bridge Together!" After a two-year hiatus, our spring PDT made a triumphant return on March 21, 2024. Thanks to the efforts of Joy and Tonya, we established a successful new partnership with the ASMC Southside Chapter to put on a full, 8 hour day of virtual learning that includes updates on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) reforms of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), an overview of the key national and regional economic indicators, and tips on how to be a better leader, communicator, and lifelong learner. More than 130 people attended and raised more than $2,000 for Junior Achievement. We had lots of interaction in the chat, and made it a fun day by giving away a number of prizes. We were fortunate to have 7 wonderful sponsors: Premier -  TFC and Unison, Gold - Kearney & Co. and Decision Lens, and Bronze - American Benefits Exchange, GenTech, and Premier Group. 

We look forward to celebrating this success and a great year!

Governor Youngkin has proclaimed March 2024 as "CGFM Month" in the Commonwealth of Virginia! For more information, please read here. 

CGFM Turns 30!

The New Year brings reason to celebrate — 30 years of CGFM®! AGA created the Certified Government Financial Manager® (CGFM) program in 1994 to fill a need in the government financial management community. Through preparation and exams encompassing governmental accounting, auditing, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting at all levels of government, CGFMs become well versed in the knowledge and skills needed for the rigors and complexities of their duties. Furthermore, coverage of federal, state and local government financial management allows CGFMs to expand their career opportunities throughout the United States.

If you are a CGFM, join us in celebrating this milestone by encouraging others to earn their CGFM.

If you are not yet a CGFM, this is a perfect time to start!

CGFM Turns 30!

To celebrate the 30^th anniversary, we’ll be offering various promotions throughout 2024. Check back to see how you can save on your CGFM journey.

In February 2024: 

- We are offering a TOGO promotion — take a CGFM exam from February 1–March 31 and your next exam is on us! That’s a savings of $135! Learn more here!

On October 26, 2023, the VA Peninsula chapter continued its annual tradition of making its October chapter meeting student focused. A panel of accountability professionals representing 4 different government employers talked about A Day in the Life a Government Accountability Professional. The panel featured:

• Jackie Rhodes, Senior Auditor, Defense Contract Audit Agency
• Jessika Jemmott, Assistant City Auditor II, Norfolk City Auditor
• Millie Taylor, Accountant, Internal Controls Division, US Coast Guard Finance Center
• Canee Bullock, Accountant, NASA

Greg Stone, an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Old Dominion University (ODU) welcomed the panel to campus, they were joined by two other CEC members (Cecelia Smith and Evelyn Stallings) and 20-25 students.

Are you ready to obtain your prestigious CGFM certification? Visit AGA's official website to embark on your journey towards becoming a Certified Government Financial Manager.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the CGFM certification, AGA presents two exceptional promotions valid until January 31st. For more details, please visit here.

1. Exclusive $30 application fee for AGA members, offering a significant $50 discount. 

2. Benefit from a 30% discount on all CGFM study guides to support your preparation. 

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in government financial management!

ATTENTION college juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Middle Peninsula, and Northern Neck regions: Are you passionate about pursuing a public service career in government financial management and accountability, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA? If so, we invite you to apply for our scholarship program designed to support future professionals like you.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must have declared a major in a relevant field, which may include finance, accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial reporting, performance reporting, grants management, contract management, business administration, business analytics, or public administration. We prioritize students attending universities based in Hampton Roads.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Hampton Roads Community Foundation's scholarship portal, or find more information on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hrcfscholarships. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your education and career in the field of government financial management!

Happy New Year AGA VA Peninsula Chapter! We are only halfway through our program year, and our chapter has already done the following: 

1. Offered 23 CPEs, 7 of which were FREE;

2. Provided a CGFM study group for Exam #1;

3. Held two (2) in-person social opportunities; and 

4. Raised nearly $3,000 for a local charity. 

We have lots more coming, so please jump in and join us. We would also love to hear from you on what you would like to see offered!

Who is ready to take on CGFM Exam # 3? 

A study group is starting January 22^nd and will run on Mondays and Wednesdays via Zoom from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ET (see attached). This is a HUGE benefit to our members who are interested in attaining the CGFM designation, as review materials and guided study sessions are costly.

Click here to attend the study sessions. Feel free to contact our chapter CGFM Director Claudia Ohar via email with any questions. Click here to start the certification process.

We are grateful to Claudia and others whose involvement has enabled us to offer these study resources to our members for free!

The AGA VA Peninsula Chapter is excited to welcome ALL 8 of our newest members! (Please select the news title to see member names)