Strategic Themes 
Accountability
Certification
Education and research
Service
Accountability
Promote and advance accountability in government Publish articles in the newsletter, have guest speakers, and teach at local PDIs on subjects which promote accountability, integrity, ethics, emerging issues, and best practices
Promote government accountability at college and accounting club briefings
Certification Make the CGFM the preferred professional designation for the government accountability community Establish study groups to help employees obtain CGFM certification
Publicize those who attain CGFM certification in the newsletter and on our website
Send letters to local organizations (e.g.-, government agencies, academia, public accounting firms, etc.) promoting the CGFM and encourage them to provide incentives for CGFMs
Education and Research Provide comprehensive education and research to meet changing needs of the government accountability profession Provide leadership training
Publicize web-based training classes which provide CPEs
Host a minimum of one local PDI per year
Provide CPE training throughout the year
Service
Provide members and customers with quality programs, products, and services Research recruitment and retention best practices and send results to AGA leadership
Identify and develop potential future AGA leaders at the local regional levels