If you are interested in attending the study group or have any questions, please call Sandra Steele at 241-4107 or Pat Hemme at 241-4105 for additional information.

CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL MANAGER
The Certified Government Financial Manager designation is offered through the
Association of Governmental Accountants (AGA). The examination for this certification is nationally developed, normed, and monitored by the AGA. It is the largest and most recognized government specialization designation in the accounting profession. For these reasons, Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) selected the CGFM program as the guidance for its chief financial officer training program.

ENROLLMENT IN CGFM COURSES:
Preparation for the CGFM examinations is available through AUM as:
Training courses through the Center for Government’s Government
Accountant and Auditor Training Program (GAAT); Graduate courses in the MBA program through the School of Business; and Undergraduate courses in the BSBA program through the School of Business. Course participation is available on a grade (A through F) or a non grade (Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory) basis. Desired course type is identified by individual at time of registration.

AUBURN MONTGOMERY NEW GAAT OFFERINGS - SERVICING THE NEEDS OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL MANAGERS
The Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business, is providing three courses which provide topic coverage for individuals interested in developing the skills needed for becoming a chief financial officer in a state or local government or serving in other state and local government financial management positions.
These courses lead to the professional CGFM certification:

ACCT 4510/6510 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Accounting 1 or instructor’s permission.

ACCT 4520/6520 Governmental Financial Management and Control
Prerequisite: ACCT 4510/6510 or instructor’s permission

ACCT 4530/6530 Governmental Environment and Public Accountability.

Each course will be taught over eight weeks. One week after the completion of the course, the CGFM national examination will be administered on the Auburn Montgomery campus. Training costs including materials per eight week course & review $900. CGFM Examination Fee (to AGA) per exam $109. CGFM Application Fee (one time to AGA $ 85).

The Finance Director has approved these three courses offered at AUM as reimbursable expenditures.   Each agency can elect whether or not to approve and pay for these courses.  The $900 fee per class does not include the CGFM application fee or exam fee.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF GFM COURSES:
The courses above will be offered on the following schedule for 2008 – 2009:
Spring Semester: ACCT 4520/6520 Day or ACCT 4510/6510 Night
Summer Term: ACCT 4530/6530

Proposed Fall Schedule for the CGFM Courses:

ACCT 4510/6510 9:25 am – 12:05pm T&TH (August 18 – Oct 8
ACCT 4520/6520 9:25 am – 12:05 pm T & TH Oct 14-Dec 10
ACCT 4530/6530 7:40pm – 10:10pm T & TH Oct 14-Dec 10

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE:
Dr. Lee Gurley, CPA, Department Head, 334-244-3227 lgurley@aum.edu,
Dr. Judith Kamnikar, CPA, CGFM, CGFO, Professor of Accounting, 334-244-3778
jkamnika@aum.edu, or
Dr. Keren Deal, CPA, CGFM, Asst. Professor of Accounting, 334-244-3495 kdeal@aum.edu

REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE
For students taking only the governmental financial management courses (no degree
program) call Joy Strong, School of Business Advising Office, 334-244-3565,
to obtain application material and alternative pin numbers for enrollment.

BENEFITS OF HAVING THE CGFM CERTIFICATION:
CGFM highlights your achievements, serves as a tangible indicator of your experience and knowledge, and stays with you throughout your career. In addition, the CGFM may:

• enhance your marketability throughout all levels of government
• provide networking opportunities with other government financial managers
• support continued education to keep you informed of the latest developments and cutting edge technologies
• provide increased employee value, both real and perceived
• increase confidence on the job
• encourage employer incentives - raises, promotions and bonuses
  

1. Submit a CGFM Application Form, and the application fee. Click here to access the Form.
2. Fax or mail proof of your college degree (required at time of application).
   
3. Fax or mail a CGFM WorkVerification Form (not required at time of application, but is required before the CGFM can be awarded).

You can send this information to the Office of Professional Certification via fax 703.548.9367, or mail AGA, 2208 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.