Director of Professional Certification:           Maripaz N. Perez,  CGFM, CGAP, CICA, CIA, CSAF, SHRM-PC, PMP

Co-Director of Professional Certification:     Jorizaira Borja

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The Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is a professional certification recognizing the unique skills and special knowledge required of today's government financial managers. It covers governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting at the federal, state, and local levels. The CGFM is the mark of excellence in your profession. The CGFM is the first certification broad enough to cover the whole field of government financial management - federal, state and local. Currently, there are over 14,000 members who received this designation and is recognized as a professional standard by some states. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Board of Regents has also recognized the CGFM certification. It has been accepted as a waiver for Part IV of the CIA examination.

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The AGA Guam Chapter CGFM Committee has various CGFM initiatives:

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1. CGFM Scholarship Reimbursement

2. CGFM Review Exam Questions Scholarship Reimbursement

3. Study Guides Loan Program

4. CCGFM E-Book study Guides Scholarship Reimbursement

5. CGFM Mentorship Program

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Apply for the CGFM Certification

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Initial Certification Requirements

 

To earn the CGFM, candidates must apply for the CGFM Program and meet the following requirements:

• Ethics—read and agree to abide by AGA’s Code of Ethics.

• Education—have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Examinations— pass three comprehensive CGFM Examinations.

• Experience— have at least two years of professional-level experience in government financial management.

 

Learn more about the process of earning the CGFM designation.

 

Requirements to Maintain the Certification

 

Continue to enjoy the benefits of the active CGFM certification by abiding by AGA’s Code of Ethics, earning the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours and renewing your CGFM.

 

Learn more about maintaining your CGFM.

 

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the CGFM Certification. Please click here.