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EVELYN A. BROWNAGA NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Our Professional Journey1

Our Professional Journey

Introductions

Background Evelyn A Brown Association of Government Accountants

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Paths to successVisionMissionGoalsObjectives

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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

Learn enough to volunteer for central financial agencies’ task forces

Become familiar with USSGL, FASAB, Treasury, OMB, former JFMIP, GSA, OPM standards for core competencies

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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.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

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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 biographyUsing a resumeUsing 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 considerationsWhere do you go for help

Supervisor Employer’s ethics office Inspector General GAO Office of Government Ethics (OGE)

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Ethics continuedThe 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

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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.

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