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Our Professional Journey

Our Professional Journey. Evelyn A. Brown AGA National President Elect-designate. Our Professional Journey. Introductions Background Evelyn A. Brown Association of Government Accountants. Our Professional Journey. Paths to success Vision Mission Goals Objectives.

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Our Professional Journey

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  1. Our Professional Journey Evelyn A. Brown AGA National President Elect-designate

  2. Our Professional Journey • Introductions • Background • Evelyn A. Brown • Association of Government Accountants

  3. Our Professional Journey Paths to success • Vision • Mission • Goals • Objectives

  4. Our Professional Journey What are some of the avenues to success? • Education • Training through job rotation or details to other organizations • Professional designations • Networking

  5. Our Professional Journey • Affiliations, executive search, and job opportunities • Periodic evaluation • External assessment • Peer review • Supervisory review • Mentoring benefits

  6. Our Professional Journey • External interactions • Learn enough to volunteer for central financial agencies’ task forces • Become familiar with • Federal: FASAB, Treasury, OMB, GSA, OPM standards for core competencies • State and Local: GASB, state and local laws and regulations, state and local standards for core competencies

  7. Our Professional Journey • External interactions continued • Find opportunities and exposure for learning and knowledge sharing outside your normal realm • Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. • Certifications • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • The more your know and understand, the better the questions you ask and the more respect you receive.

  8. Our Professional Journey • Extracurricular activities • Speaking • Writing • Serving on committees and boards • Community service • Mentoring and cross-training

  9. Our Professional Journey How do you tell your story? • Using a biography • Using a resume • Using a Curriculum Vitae

  10. Our Professional Journey Ethics • Webster’s Dictionary defines Ethics as “Discipline dealing with what is good and bad, with moral duty and obligation”. • What is the impact on you? • Ethical considerations • Where do you go for help • All: Supervisor, Employer’s ethics office • Federal: Inspector General, GAO, Office of Government Ethics (OGE) • State and Local:

  11. Our Professional Journey Ethics continued • The problems we have had in the profession have not been due to a lack of technical knowledge. • Inadequate emphasis on ethics; it is personal. • Ethics apply both on the job and off. • Be careful where you go. • Choose your venues and your associates carefully

  12. Our Professional Journey In conclusion, • Respect, trust, partnership building, realistic expectations and time investment will help you along the way. • Forget the notion of “instant gratification” and short cuts to nowhere. • Hard work, determination and perseverance will pay off. • Seize the moment; opportunity may only knock once.

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