Association of Government Accountants

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Lauren Egan as a Most Trusted Business Professional for her contributions to the field of Accounting

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Friday, November 3, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lauren Egan is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Business Professional for her contributions to the field of Accounting.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lauren Egan is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Business Professional for her contributions to the field of Accounting.
  • Ms. Egan pursued higher education at the University of Northern Colorado and Metropolitan State College of Denver, now Metropolitan State University, where she studied Accounting.
  • She is dedicated to providing the latest advancements in her field and has been a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants.
  • She is considered an expert in Accounting and Auditing and is currently pursuing other interests in her retirement as a Stephen Minister.

Rutgers to offer reduced tuition on high-quality training for professionals charged with improving accountability and transparency of state government

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Rutgers Business School will provide NASACT members reduced tuition of 25 percent on courses offered through the Online Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting Program and the Online Certificate in Government Financial Management Program .

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  • Rutgers Business School will provide NASACT members reduced tuition of 25 percent on courses offered through the Online Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting Program and the Online Certificate in Government Financial Management Program .
  • "With more ability to enroll in the Master of Governmental Accounting program, NASACT's members will gain the knowledge and skills to be even more impactful in their state government roles."
  • Interested in learning more about the Online Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting Program?
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    A professional association of state auditors, comptrollers, and treasurers in the U.S., NASACT's mission is to facilitate efforts to improve the transparency, accountability, and financial management of state governments.

AGRC introduces its Level 3 Certificate on ESG Principles and Standards

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

LONDON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) is excited to announce the release of its Level 3 professional qualification in ESG principles and standards, a certificate that will help the modern-day professional gain a deeper understanding of ESG issues and what is required to set up a robust, durable, and efficient ESG programme for their organisation.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) is excited to announce the release of its Level 3 professional qualification in ESG principles and standards, a certificate that will help the modern-day professional gain a deeper understanding of ESG issues and what is required to set up a robust, durable, and efficient ESG programme for their organisation.
  • With our AGRC Certificate in ESG, we hope to introduce both young and more experienced professionals to the main principles and standards ruling this sector and prepare them to help their organisations comply with any relevant obligations and reporting requirements."
  • Candidates are expected to complete the course and pass a 40-multiple-choice-question exam to achieve their professional qualification in ESG principles and standards.
  • For more details on this AGRC certificate, please visit our approved training partner LGCA's website here .

U.S. Federal and Local Government Agencies Have Grown More Susceptible to Fraud During Pandemic, Survey Finds

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The survey of 308 government professionals, conducted in the spring of 2021, outlines fraud trends and recommendations for improvement.

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  • The survey of 308 government professionals, conducted in the spring of 2021, outlines fraud trends and recommendations for improvement.
  • "This survey illustrates the importance of people, processes, and technology working in concert to prevent and detect fraud at government agencies.
  • Beyond resources, government agencies remain siloed and rarely collaborate to combat threats of fraud.
  • "While government agencies can leverage various technologies in the war against fraud, technology itself is not a silver bullet.

CLA’s Shute Appointed as AGA’s National Treasurer-Elect Designate

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Greenbelt, MD, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doreen Shute , managing principal of CLAs federal government team, wasappointed national treasurer-elect designate for the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), by the associations National Governing Board.

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  • Greenbelt, MD, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doreen Shute , managing principal of CLAs federal government team, wasappointed national treasurer-elect designate for the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), by the associations National Governing Board.
  • I am honored to serve in the role of national treasurer-elect for the AGA, says Shute.
  • Shute will take office effective July 1, 2020, for a two-year term.
  • For more information visit CLAconnect.com .Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Survey: Government financial leaders eye reform as CFO Act’s 30th anniversary nears

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Thats according to the 24th annual survey of government CFOs conducted by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and Grant Thorntons Public Sector practice.

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  • Thats according to the 24th annual survey of government CFOs conducted by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and Grant Thorntons Public Sector practice.
  • The annual survey gauges the perspectives of dozens of CFOs, deputy CFOs, and other federal financial leaders on the top challenges they face.
  • This year, those challenges include the expanding role and responsibilities of the CFO, the critical need for qualified financial management staff, budget uncertainty and technology adoption.
  • It gives clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management.