Transcript Our Professional Journey

Our Professional Journey
EVELYN A. BROWN
AGA NATIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT
Our Professional Journey
 Introductions
 Background
 Evelyn A. Brown
 Association of Government Accountants
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Paths to success
 Vision
 Mission
 Goals
 Objectives
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What are some of the avenues to success?
 Education
 Training through job rotation or details to other
organizations
 Professional designations
 Networking
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 Affiliations, executive search, and job opportunities
 Periodic evaluation
 External assessment
 Peer review
 Supervisory review
 Mentoring benefits
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 External interactions
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Learn enough to volunteer for central financial agencies’ task
forces
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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
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 External interactions continued
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Find opportunities and exposure for learning and knowledge
sharing outside your normal realm
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Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.
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Certifications
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
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The more your know and understand, the better the questions you
ask and the more respect you receive.
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 Extracurricular activities
 Speaking
 Writing
 Serving on committees and boards
 Community service
 Mentoring and cross-training
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How do you tell your story?
 Using a biography
 Using a resume
 Using a Curriculum Vitae
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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
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All: Supervisor, Employer’s ethics office
Federal: Inspector General, GAO, Office of Government Ethics
(OGE)
State and Local:
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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.
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Be careful where you go.
Choose your venues and your associates carefully
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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.