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October News and Events

In This Issue
2008-2009 Program Guide
AGA Kick-Off Event
Professional Certification Seminar
AGA National Audio Conference: Results of AGA's Resaearch on Performance Based Management Reporting
Government Finance Series - Part 1
GFM Course 2: Government Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting
Community Service Event
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2008-2009
Chapter Executive Committee 
OFFICERS
 
President:  
 
President Elect
Ann Marsh , CPA
 
Immediate Past President:
 
Vice President for Certifications:
Thalia Melendez
 
Vice President for Communication:
Roger Mazula, CGFM, CFE, CIA
 
Vice President for Community Service:
Nicole Van Hoesen
 
Vice President for Marketing:
Ray Harris, CGFM, CFE
 
Vice President for Membership:
Danielle Rancy
 
Vice President for Programs & Education: 
Jim Cox, CGFM
 
Secretary:
Treasurer: 
Scott Ray, CGFM, CFE
 
 
BOARD OF   DIRECTORS
  
 
Michael Abbott, CGFM, CPA
Matt Lindemann, CPA, CFE
Kirk Schanzenbach, CFE, CPA
Rick Sturm, CGFM 
 

 WEB COORDINATOR
 
Laura Brown, CGFM
2008-2009 Program Guide is here!
CLICK HERE to download your copy!
 
AGA Kick-Off Event:  End Your Day with the AGA
Cards When: Thursday, October 2nd
Where: Clarion Hotel, 3 Watervliet Avenue, Albany
Time:3:00 to 7:00 PM
Cost: $10 for all attendees
CPE: None 
 
 
YOU COULD WIN A Wii!!!    
 
During this exciting kick-off event, the Chapter President and officers will be available to discuss the roles and responsibilities of each committee and the opportunities available for more member participation in chapter activities.  Chapter officers will be available to answer your questions and hear your ideas for future events.  
 
We will conclude the AGA informational session with a friendly game of No Limit Texas Hold'em.  The game is free with event registration and open to all AGA Members, with additional chips provided to all sponsors of new members joining the day of event.  Prizes will be given! Enjoy an all-u-can-eat Vegas Style Buffet!  
 
Event registration is free to all new members who join at this event.  So, bring your poker face and a new AGA member!
Professional Certification Information Seminar
When:  Tuesday, October 14th 
Where: Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany Time:  8:00 to 10:30 AM 
Cost: Free!   (You Must Pre-Register) 
CPE:  None
Cosponsored by the local chapters of the ACFE, AGA, IIA, ISACA &  NYSSCPA  
 
Attend the Professional Certification Information Seminar to learn about the:
  • Various certifications available to government, finance, accounting, auditing, IT and fraud professions
  • Benefits of the professional certifications
  • Requirements for applying and earning the professional certifications
  • Exam details
  • Maintenance requirements
The seminar will give you a quick overview of the following certifications:
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification in Control Self Assessment (CCSA)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Attendees can visit with representatives, ask questions and obtain written information and publications regarding each certification.  For the remainder of the session, there will be a general discussion from each of the organizations about the benefits of obtaining a professional certification.

AGA National Audio Conference:  Results of AGA's Research on Performance Based Management Reporting 
When:Wednesday, October 15th
Where: Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany
Time: 2:00 to 3:50 PM
Cost: Free for AGA Members; $15 for Others
CPE: 2 credits  
 
Hear an overview of AGA's research project on Performance Based Reporting and how process oriented accounting is the basis. The speakers share the results of Phase I of the research and describe Phase II, recently completed. The discussion includes aspects of multi-dimensional accounting and the ability to use accounting information in forward looking/predictive manner.  
 
Government Finance Series - Part 1:  Government Accounting 101
When:  Wednesday,  October 22nd 
Where: Holiday Inn, 205 Wolf Rd., Albany
Time: 1:00 to 4:30 PM
Cost: $35 for AGA Members; $50 for Non-members; $20 for students
CPE: 3  

 
The New York Capital Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) is pleased to announce Part I of our three part Government Finance Series. The training for Part I will include presentations on the New York State budget cycle, fund accounting principles, financial terminology and a high-level overview of appropriations, revenues, federal grants, general ledger accounting and budgetary-based financial reports. 
 
Special Offer: Register for all three courses by October 31 and receive a free lunch following the last course!
Government Financial Management Course 2: Government Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  
When:  November 4th, 5th and 6th
Where: Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany, NY
Time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast;  8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Instruction (lunch on your own)
Cost: $400 for AGA Members; $450 for Non-members;
CPE: 24
 
This course covers the organization and structure of government, public accountability, ethics in government, government financing process and other legal and environmental aspects of government.  It will provide an excellent three days of continuing professional education training, and will also help prepare you to take the second part of the AGA's Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) exam.
 
The GFM certification measures the knowledge and skills that a professional needs to succeed in today's business environment.  The CGFM is recognized as the mark of excellence in financial management.

PEF members who pay their own course costs may obtain reimbursement through the Voucher Alternative Program, described at www.pef.org

In addition, NYS employees who are part of either PEF or M/C could be entitled to receiving reimbursement of certification examination fees once you have met the requirements from AGA and GOER.
 
Community Service Event: St. John's / St. Ann's Welcome Table Program 
When: Saturday, October 18th
Where: St. John's/St. Ann's Center located at 88 4th Avenue, Albany
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
 
St. John's/St. Ann's Center is an outreach ministry of St. John's/St. Ann's Church located in Albany's South End.  The Center has served Albany's South End Neighborhood since 1837 and responds with compassion and care to all their neighbors in need regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, age, disease, handicap, or lifestyle.
 
Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a meal to individuals living in Albany's South End as part of St. John's/St. Ann's Welcome Table Program. We must have the commitment of at least 12 volunteers to provide this service relied upon by approximately 200 individuals.  Please offer your help.  To volunteer, contact Ann Marsh at (518) 473-2020 or [email protected]



  
For a full schedule of our events and other chapter information, visit our award winning website:http://www.aganycap.org/.
 
Thank you for supporting our chapter.  Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues and friends who may have an interest in these events or our chapter. We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!