Association of Government Accountants
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Formerly - Association of Government Accountants | |
| Formation | September 14, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Professional association |
Professional title | Certified Government Financial Manager |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Membership | More than 14,000 (2020) |
Official language | English |
CEO | Ann M. Ebberts |
President | Ernest A. Almonte |
Main organ | National Governing Board (NGB) |
| Website | www |
The AGA (formerly Association of Government Accountants) is a professional organization for government financial management professionals. Its activities include advocacy in government financial management and working to increase government financial performance and accountability.[1]
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.[2]
History
[edit]In 1950, the Federal Government Accountants Association (FGAA) was founded on the initiative of Robert W. King and group of federal accountants. In July 1975 the name was changed to the Association of Government Accountants after an overwhelming vote from its members.[3]
In November 1990, President Bush signed into law the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 which had been embodied by the AGA. It defined the concept with the creation of the Federal Financial Management Task Force in 1983.[3]
See also
[edit]- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Certified Public Accountant
- List of post-nominal letters
- Professional certification
References
[edit]- ^ "Proclamation - Certificate of recognition". Governor of Virginia. March 2024.
- ^ "About AGA". www.agacgfm.org.
- ^ a b "About AGA -our history". AGA. Retrieved November 12, 2024.