Ozarks AGA

Planning to earn your CGFM in 2026?

AGA offers official CGFM preparation courses:
📅 Live Virtual Courses – Instructor-led sessions scheduled throughout the year
💻 On-Demand Courses – Self-paced learning on your schedule

All courses align directly with the three CGFM exam outlines:
1️⃣ Governmental Environment
2️⃣ Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting & Budgeting
3️⃣ Governmental Financial Management & Control

Each course includes:
✓ Comprehensive exam preparation
✓ Real-world examples from federal/state/local contexts
✓ Experiences from CGFMs
✓ Study materials & review questions
✓ CPE credits (for the Live Courses)

Don't study alone. Join the next cohort.

Credentialed to Lead. Recognized to Rise.

📚 Explore CGFM courses:

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Getting budget approval to attend PDT? We've got you covered! Our Justification Toolkit helps you build a compelling case for your boss. Earn up to 20 CPEs, gain expert insights and strengthen your team's skills — all in one event. July 21-23 in Washington, D.C. or virtually.

Download your toolkit https://pdt.agacgfm.org/about/justification-resources/

📊 Live Virtual Members-Only Webinar | May 13

Telling the Story of Impact – How to Capture Attention through Data

Data doesn’t build trust, stories do. Learn how to turn complex government data into clear, compelling narratives using AGA’s Citizen-Centric Reporting framework.

🗓 May 13, 2026 | 2:00 to 3:15 PM ET
🎤 Jon Stehle and Kathleen Kizior
💡 Free | Personal Development

🔗 Register here: https://www.agacgfm.org/webinar/members-only-webinar-2/

Strengthen your performance management toolkit. Join Nationals on May 5 for Performance Counts, a live virtual event bringing together public sector professionals to explore the intersection of performance data and financial management. AGA government members attend FREE and earn 4 CPEs while hearing from experts on innovations, success stories and strategies that enhance accountability across government organizations. Private sector participation available through sponsorship. Register now! https://www.agacgfm.org/event/performance-counts/

Closing today 👇 save your spot for our April Lunch and Learn!

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8jtOQEdY8X2D3aZw1_bXijuKaJKT5yfqNKnk-MVM09Nd_Zw/viewform?amp;ouid=117624836099221483167

🍽️ Join Ozarks AGA for a Lunch and Learn at 425 Downtown! 🍽️

🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, April 23rd @ 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 425 Downtown
🎟️ Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8jtOQEdY8X2D3aZw1_bXijuKaJKT5yfqNKnk-MVM09Nd_Zw/viewform?amp;ouid=117624836099221483167
Costs: Members - $20 and Non-Members - $30
🚨 Deadline: Monday, April 20th, 5:00 PM

📢 Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring 2026 Professional Development Seminar and to our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise!

If you missed the event or want to revisit the sessions, check out our recap here: https://ozarks.agacgfm.org/news/2026-spring-professional-development-seminar-brings-together-finance-and-government-professionals/

All the presentations from the day are also available to view and download: https://ozarks.agacgfm.org/resource/2026springseminarpresentations/

Keep an eye on our website and LinkedIn for upcoming events – more opportunities to learn and connect are on the way!

2025 Fall Professional Development Training

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location: Greene County Election Center - 1126 N Boonville Ave, Springfield
Conference: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration email: [email protected]

Agenda: Coming Soon

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Mark your calendars and save the date! Our September Lunch and Learn is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss it.

Mark your calendar and set an alarm on your phone right now! Join us on Thursday, May 22nd for coffee and pastries at Big Mama's (217 E Commercial); the Back Porch is reserved just for us. We want to offer an opportunity to celebrate a great year and some time to catch up before the summer break. We also want to hear what you are looking for from YOUR chapter next year, as we plan a terrific year ahead.
There is no CPE, this is a come-and-go, member appreciation event. Drop by any time between 7:15 and 8:30 at your leisure! NO need to register. We hope to see you there.