The Value of AGA Membership

Are You Connected? AGA CONNECTS YOU WITH

Networking Opportunities

Education and Training

Professional Certification

Professional Development

Standards and Research

Networking Opportunities Being a member of the only association

representing all the disciplines in government financial management

Knowing leaders in government financial management profession

Networking with peers and colleagues

Education & Training National Events

Professional Development Training (PDT) National Leadership Training CFO-CIO Summit Government Performance Summit Federal Financial Systems Summit Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training Web Conferences GFM Courses Journal CPE online Becker online courses

Education & Training Chapter Events

Local professional development events Seminars Workshops Web Conferences Monthly Meetings

CGFM Professional Certification New rules of government accountability call for

financial managers who have a broad knowledge of the government environment… the big picture

CGFM provides the only certification specifically designed for financial management professionals working in and for government

CGFM Professional Certification To Become Certified

Education – Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience – Two years of professional work experience

Examination – Pass three examinations

To Stay Certified Adhere to AGA’s Code of Ethics

Obtain 80 CPEs every two years

Pay renewal fee every year

Professional Development Build leadership skills as a Chapter Officer, National

Officer, Committee/Board Chair

Develop communications skills as speaker

Gain access to individuals working at governments’ highest levels

Learn methods and techniques used by other financial managers to solve work-related problems and challenges

Professional Development Academic scholarships for you or your family members

Use your unique financial management skills for community service activities

Professional recognition by peers and colleagues

Write articles for AGA publications on new ideas and best practices in government financial management

Professional Development Read the Journal of Government Financial Management

to obtain information on current events, ideas and best practices in the government financial management profession

Access to AGA’s online Career Center resources Read Topics weekly to keep up-to-date on AGA activities,

events and industry information Connect with your Chapter. Read their newsletter to stay

up on the local activities and events.

Industry Standards & Research Make contributions to the profession by:

Commenting on government financial management standards

Conducting and publishing research on government financial management

Connect with AGA

@AGACGFM

Participate in online discussions via Twitter and network with fellow professionals via LinkedIn

Chapter and National Leadership positions and committees provide opportunities to get involved and develop leadership skills

AGA members connect with peers at 100 local chapter events and national events