The AGA (formerly Association of Government Accountants) is a
professional organization
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for government financial management professionals. Its activities include advocacy in government financial management and working to increase government financial performance and accountability.
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the AGA was founded in 1950 and has more than 14,000 members. In addition, the AGA grants the professional designation of
Certified Government Financial Manager.
History
In 1950, the Federal Government Accountants Association (FGAA) was founded on the initiative of Robert W. King and a group of federal accountants. In July 1975, the name was changed to the Association of Government Accountants after an overwhelming vote by its members.
In November 1990, President Bush signed into law the
Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, which had been embodied by the AGA. The act defined the concept with the creation of the Federal Financial Management Task Force in 1983.
See also
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States, with more than 428,000 members in 130 countries. Founded in 1887 as the Americ ...
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Certified Public Accountant
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List of post-nominal letters
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Professional certification
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External links
CGFM CertificationCPA Exam Application Process
Accounting in the United States
Professional titles and certifications
Professional certification in finance