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Advancing Government AccountabilityMarch 2011

Upcoming Education Events 

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 - March 30th

Audio Conference: Program Integrity - Innovation and Approaches for 21st Century Oversight and Accountability 

 

 - April 20th

Mortgage Fraud and Beyond - Looking Toward the Future 

 

 - May 11th

Audio Conference: The Apprehension of Being Ethical 

 

Upcoming Community Service Events 

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April 15thRonald McDonald House 

 

 - June 3rd:  Golf Tournament to Benefit the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital (registration will open soon)

 

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Important Events
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region - Bowl for Kids' Sake

 Bowl for Kids' Sake

 

The AGA Capital Chapter is looking to recruit bowlers to have a great time and enjoy free bowling, networking, and raise at least $300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR). This impressive organization matches children ages 6-18 with volunteers in one-to-one mentoring relationships. For 45 years, the BBBSCR has orchestrated thousands of life-changing relationships between children and adults. You can both register and bowl with us, or sponsor an AGA bowler on-line at: http://www.bowlforkidssake2011.com 

 

To bowl, click "Join Us" or "Register to Bowl" and then select the "Join and Existing Team" option on the following page, and then select the Association of Government Accountants. Please contact Nicole Van Hoesen (Bowling Team Captain) at nvanhoes@nysif.com to get a Sponsor Sheet, and/or if you have any questions.

 

Please tell all your friends to join our team as we're going to have a great time for a worthy cause!

 

Date:  Sunday, April 3rd

Time:  1:00 PM

Location:  Spare Time, Latham, NY  

CPA Ethics Coursework: Ethical Guidance in Government

The Association of Government Accountants, the Foundation for Accounting Education, and the Institute of Management Accountants are pleased to announce a seminar on Ethics on Wednesday, May 25th. The course is designed for both professionals in public accounting and all other government accountability professionals.

The two-hour Ethics seminar addresses part of the requirement for CPAs to complete at least four contact hours in professional ethics during each triennial registration period. This course builds on the ethics foundation course and includes updates on the latest NYS and AICPA rules on ethics and a section specifically on government ethics with some case studies.

 

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Date:  Wednesday, May 25th

Time:  1:00 PM

Location: Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, NY

 

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Outstanding Achievement in Government Accountability Award

The New York Capital Chapter of the AGA is now accepting applications for the Outstanding Achievement in Government Accountability Award. The chapter presents the award annually to formally recognize a government employee who has demonstrated sustained outstanding leadership and notable contributions to financial management, and to encourage increased interest, growth, development and distinctive leadership in the field of financial management. The deadline for submission of the nomination is April 15th. The award will be presented at our annual luncheon on June 14th, 2011 at Wolfert's Roost. If you have any questions about the nomination or award process, please contact Amanda Zibella at azibella@osc.state.ny.us

 

Visit our website or click here to view the announcement and application form.