Association of Government AccountantsAssociation of Government AccountantsAGA_c24c3811-56ad-4780-9c74-1b44f46b376dAGA is the premier association in advancing government accountability._920bfbcb-315d-4800-b941-3a925148f198AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability._de011958-671c-46da-974b-d21f9a59c322ServiceService AccountabilityAccountabilityIntegrityIntegrityLeadershipLeadershipACCOUNTABILITYPromote and advance accountability in government_57d20cb7-3993-42a3-b95f-4ea5e41e98b81Promotion of the ProfessionPromote the government accountability profession._8890457d-eb9d-45e2-8138-87d2f4f846f11.1Public Awareness & ConfidencePromote public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of government accountability professionals. _921bc106-d469-4425-be1f-9d05433faf541.2Information & KnowledgeBe a leading source of information and knowledge on accountability in government._d5b14a97-5ffe-438a-af11-44f512784f891.3Emerging IssuesAlert government accountability professionals to emerging issues._973ddcb1-9ebe-4eb4-8bea-a5feee4794dd1.4Legislation & RegulationHelp shape legislation and regulatory proposals to affect accountability in government._ced5409d-6f71-4c43-963b-949a975c3d051.5Professional RelationshipsBuild relationships with other professional associations and private-sector organizations to expand AGA's influence in the government accountability profession._cfcd0fe5-319c-420f-9a38-d9bfdfc3e73d1.6CERTIFICATIONMake the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) the preferred professional designation in the government accountability community_15c7e586-a78f-4301-b01c-cbc63deaf4c42Awareness, Knowledge & Value within CommunityAdvance the awareness, knowledge and value of the CGFM designation in the government accountability community. _f3b3b012-b557-42b7-8bc0-148c7b8e5b292.1Public Awareness & ConfidencePromote public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of CGFMs. _9d20bcb8-ee95-4116-beeb-ca988ca1b3202.2Education & EthicsMaintain certification competency through mandatory continuing professional education and strict adherence to AGA's Code of Ethics._09ac47e6-5719-45ca-b695-7584ca9e63ca2.3EDUCATION AND RESEARCHProvide comprehensive education and research to meet the changing needs of the government accountability profession_aa68018d-a9e5-43de-8f79-1bda5a16cad33Professional, Management & Technical SkillsDevelop the professional, management and technical skills of government accountability professionals._8a466822-2680-47ae-a332-03d7a39026df3.1Research & DisseminationFacilitate and disseminate research of the government accountability profession._39163f3a-31cf-4068-bcf5-c904a487a1313.2SERVICEProvide members and customers with quality programs, products and services._97125bdd-36c4-4914-a18f-a52c79b03c014Member Recruitment & RetentionAttract and retain a diverse and growing membership. _77fb5542-b443-4d1c-a8fc-0dcaf0dbec074.1Opportunity for LeadershipProvide leadership opportunities._0720b724-029b-444f-ad69-5d67a4eb9c8c4.2NetworkingProvide opportunities for networking._9bf45a8c-83b6-41fc-8a24-092ec25009d44.3InnovationUse innovative technological approaches and methods to provide programs, products and services._b00b0cd4-370f-4f63-98e4-9f4f8f84a09d4.42010-02-08http://www.agacgfm.org/about/governance/longrange/default.aspxArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com