AGA Austin Chapter

About AGA

The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) serves financial managers responsible for effectively using billions of dollars and other monetary resources at the federal, state and local levels. Through education and professional development programs, a broad-based network of chapters and the timely publication of newsletters, monographs and professional journals, AGA supports those professionals responsible for the fiscal business of government.

Education and Training
Throughout the year, AGA sponsors comprehensive programs which allow participants to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for maintaining their licenses and certificates as well as meeting criteria for advancement and other employment opportunities. In addition to the annual Professional Development Conference, AGA sponsors separate Leadership Conferences for federal financial managers and for state, county and municipal financial managers. AGA's continuing series of workshops on timely issues such as new legislation affecting the responsibilities of fiscal managers, the impact and implementation of advanced information and fiscal management technology, and updates and refresher sessions on accounting and auditing practices are geared to providing professionals with convenient accessibility to a wide range of education opportunities.

Publications
AGA offers a wide variety of publications including:

Government Financial Management TOPICS - a timely newsletter issued monthly covering association activities and developments within the profession;
The Government Accountants JOURNAL - the quarterly publication noted for its in-depth coverage of relevant issues for government financial managers;
Special reports on a wide array of pertinent issues such as Attracting and Retaining Financial Management Personnel, Operational Auditing, Behavioral Aspects of Government Accounting, Cash Management for the Federal Government and Performance Auditing.

Networking
Members can actively participate in association activities through membership in nearly 100 AGA Chapters throughout the United States and around the world. Membership offers you an opportunity to exchange ideas, network with peers and gain first hand exposure to governmental financial management issues. AGA Members are represented at the national level by a Regional Vice President and by the President of their Chapter, both of whom serve on AGA's National Board of Directors.

The preceding information is from the Association of Government Accountants "Join The Leaders" brochure.

For more information about membership, education and training, publications, and the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Program, visit the AGA National Home Page.

The Association of Government Accountants
Austin Chapter
PO Box 12625
Austin, Texas 78711-2625