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18th Annual Government Financial Management ConferenceAugust 5-7, 2008
Welcome Welcome to the “18th Annual Government Financial Management Conference! Government requirements are constantly changing and staying current with changes in government financial management has never been more challenging. This conference offers training for government employees, especially for those involved with financial accountability. There are an array of new regulations, accelerated deadlines and heightened expectations at every level of government. This year’s conference theme is “Meeting the Challenges of Financial Management. The conference offers up to 24 CPE hours and it promises to be an excellent learning opportunity for government financial managers and accountability professionals. Take advantage of the networking opportunities the conference has to offer. The agenda is being finalized and the speakers are outstanding. Subject matters experts from FMS, GAO, OMB, and other organizations will explain current regulations, describe future challenges and initiatives, discuss emerging issues, and share lessons learned. If you can pick just one training event this year, make it the “18th Annual Government Financial Management Conference! This year’s conference will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania, NW, Washington DC. About the ConferenceFor 17 years, FMS' Government Financial Management Conference has provided exceptional training and education for government financial managers in search of up-to-date, expert information on improvements, advancements, and developments in federal financial management. This year’s conference theme is "Meeting the Challenges of Financial Management". The program will be filled with dynamic sessions presented by financial experts from the private sector and federal agencies, including the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management Budget. The plenary sessions are given by financial management experts, such as CFOs and Deputy CFOs. The break out session speakers include personnel from FMS, other federal agencies, the banking community and the private sector. The conference has been designed to help all financial managers deal with the challenges of working in a rapidly changing government environment. Our Annual Conference offers the latest topics and most interesting developments in Financial Management. The training conference includes plenary sessions, keynote addresses, concurrent breakout sessions, networking reception, and corporate and government exhibits. The 3-day conference promises to be an excellent learning and networking opportunity for all financial managers, accountants, and budgeting/auditing personnel. You'll find that the conference will provide useful information and will have something for all accountability personnel. General Information
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DirectionsThe Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of Washington, DC, within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, many of Washington, DC's finest hotels and other prominent businesses, historical sites and cultural organizations. The International Trade Center is easily accessible from three major international airports – Reagan Washington National, Dulles and BWI. The Federal Triangle metro stop (orange/blue lines) is located on site, and the Metro Center metro stop (red line) is just two blocks away. For additional information and driving directions go to: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center CPE CreditAccountants are required by state governing boards to earn CPE credits to maintain and enhance their professional competence. CPE credits are granted based on a 50-minute hour. You are eligible for one CPE credit for every 50 minutes of instruction. The 18th Annual Government Financial Management Conference offers up to 24 CPE Credits. For more information about speakers and session descriptions, please refer to the conference program. There is no prerequisite or advance preparation for this conference. A CPE form will be included in the registration bag that you will receive at the conference. Please complete and return the form to our staff at the Registration Desk. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for the form to be approved and mailed back to you. Please note CPE forms will only be approved and processed for attendees whose registration fees are paid in full. If your registration has not yet been paid, or if we have not received a copy of your purchase order or government credit card information, please contact your agency's billing office to expedite payment. Viewing PDF files requires Acrobat Reader which is included in many Web browsers. If your browser does not read Acrobat's pdf files, the Acrobat Reader is free to download and use. |
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