CGFM News
Chapter Shows Hard Work Can Result in CGFM Recognition
AGA's Mid-Missouri Chapter proves that persistence pays off.
The chapter's CGFM Committee recently celebrated another suc=
cess
in gaining recognition for the CGFM - this time in a new accounting special=
ist
series in the state's Uniform Classification System. This success follows t=
he
chapter's work in 2003 to obtain CGFM recognition in the auditor series.
"When the auditor series was completed, we knew it would
pave the way for CGFM recognition in other classifications," said Vandee DeVore, CGFM, a pa=
st
president of the chapter who was active in both efforts. The changes in the
accounting specialist series became effective Oct. 1, 2005.
As is the case for the auditors, the CGFM is recognized as e=
qual
to a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the new
accounting specialist series.
DeVore said the effort took two full years of research and discuss=
ion.
A group of government financial managers requested that the new accounting =
specialist
series qualifications include requirements for accounting degrees and credit
for various certifications, including the CGFM.
DeVore, who is central payroll manager for the Division of Account=
ing
within the Missouri Office of Administration, said the new requirements sup=
port
the state's shift in emphasis away from accountants as those who merely keep
records and process transactions to those with a diverse range of
responsibilities and technical skills. The shift to a more educated and
experienced work force is one that's taking place throughout corporate and
governmental accounting. The Sarbanes-Oxley corporate reform legislation, f=
or
example, outlined more stringent requirements for accounting professionals.=
"These qualifications will allow government financial
managers to be better prepared to serve the administration and promote an <=
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class=3DGramE>accountable government to the taxpayers of the state,&=
quot; DeVore said. "This change will move the State of=
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