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Greetings from the president

October 2012

AGA’S MISSION : “AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality educa-tion, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research

to advance government accountability.”

www.montgomeryaga.org

HIGHLIGHTS

Greetings

October Luncheon

CGFM Update

Early Career News

Fall Education Seminar

2013 CEC &

Committee Members

Treasurer’s Report

UPCOMING EVENTS

October Luncheon October 4, 2012

$14.00

12:00 noon RSA Activity Center 201 Dexter Avenue

Montgomery, AL

Audio Conference October 17, 2012

Department of Transportation

1:00 — 2:50 p.m.

Fall Education Seminar

November 9, 2012 Auburn University

Montgomery ****************************

Silent Auction To be held at Fall Seminar All proceeds to benefit the

Sickle Cell Foundation. Make your bid and you

could be winner!

This month’s meeting is being held with jointly with the Montgomery Chapter Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Janice Thompson a member of our AGA chapter, is the president of IIA. This is a great opportunity for our members to network, socialize and learn about other professional associations in our area. Our speaker is Dr. Keivan Deravi. Mr. Deravi will provide us with insight of the current economic condition.

I encourage everyone needing CPE to attend the Annual Fall Education Seminar, CGFM study sessions, and the audio conferences. Members can also take advantage of AGA’s Journal CPE online quizzes on the national website.

Our chapter began in 1975 with a hand full of members. Today our chapter has over 301 members. Thanks for being a member of this outstanding chapter. Please remem-ber the Member-Get-A–Member campaign. The first round of this campaign will end on November 1, 2012. Our Membership and Early Career Committee is actively visit-ing local colleges and universities to recruit members. They recently attended an event at Auburn University at Montgomery. They are planning to visit Alabama State University, Huntington College, Faulkner University and Troy University at Montgomery. If you would like to join this initiative, contact the Membership and Early Career Committee.

We have an array of events coming up for this program year. You can find details in

this newsletter, the chapter’s website or watch for announcements for upcoming

events. Remember that nonmembers are welcome to attend any of these events, so feel

free to forward information as needed.

In closing, I challenge each member to be active in the chapter whether it is commu-nity service, attending monthly meetings or helping to put together an event. If you are interested in serving on any of the chapter’s committees let me know.

Sincerely,

Pamela Henderson, President

Montgomery Chapter AGA 2012-2013

Fall is here! Our first meeting of the year was held on September 13th at the RSA Plaza. Our speaker was Julie P. Magee, the Commissioner of Alabama Department of Revenue. She discussed the mission of the Department of Revenue and her job responsibilities. Commissioner Magee provided us valuable information in regards to the mandatory vehicle liability insurance. Commissioner Magee stated that in January 2013 that county license plate issuing officials will have access to a new online insurance verification system developed by the Alabama Depart-

ment of Revenue (ADOR) that will allow them, as well as Alabama law enforcement, to immediately verify the insurance status of a vehicle at any point in time. We would like to thank Mrs. Magee for being our being speaker.

Welcome Keivan Deravi, Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Auburn Welcome Keivan Deravi, Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Auburn Welcome Keivan Deravi, Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Auburn

University at Montgomery as October luncheon speaker.University at Montgomery as October luncheon speaker.University at Montgomery as October luncheon speaker.

Join Us at the October LuncheonJoin Us at the October LuncheonJoin Us at the October Luncheon

PARKINGPARKINGPARKING is available in the Capital City Club parking deck located on the corner of Monroe and Lawrence Street. Please use the Monroe Street entrance.

Hamburger Steak w/ onion gravy Fried Catfish

Green peas w/pearl onion Macaroni & Cheese

Great Northern Beans Cornbread Muffins

Salad Bar Strawberry Cobbler

A chef salad or vegetarian plate is available in place of the entrée only upon reservations made in advance. Contact Kimwana Robinson for placing an order. Members will be invoiced for the cost of the luncheon for cancellations made AFTER the close of business on Tuesday, October 11th (including the failure to attend without notice of cancellation.)

Thursday, October 4, 2012Thursday, October 4, 2012 RSA Activity Center 201 Dexter Avenue

MONTGOMERY, AL

$14.00

12:00 noon--- Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.

One hour of CPE offeredOne hour of CPE offeredOne hour of CPE offered Please register online at Please register online at Please register online at

www.montgomeryaga.orgwww.montgomeryaga.orgwww.montgomeryaga.org by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

If you have any problems with registration, contact

Kimwana Robinson at Kiwana.Robinson@medicaid.alabama.gov

Joint Meeting with Institute of Internal Auditors

Keivan Deravi is a professor of economics and Special Assistant to the Chancellor at Auburn University Montgomery (AUM). He is the architect of the Alabama Economic Forecasting Model, which is used to generate forecasts for the state’s major economic variables. Over the last 20 years, his forecasts have been utilized by every administration in developing the General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets, which are presented to the Alabama Legislature annually. Most recently he has been involved with the economic impact and feasibility of ThyssenKrupp Steel and Stainless USA, EADS, North America Inc, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda and Mercedes-Benz in Alabama. He has been a consultant to a major lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., and many law firms in New York and Alabama. He has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, London Financial Times, Bloomberg News, Forbes magazine, the New York Times, USA Today, National Public Radio, and Fox News Channel. He was presented a special award of recognition by Gov. Fob James, which, among other things, commended him for the accuracy of his economic projections at the state and national level. Keivan Deravi is a Phi Kappa Phi graduate of Oklahoma State University where he received his doctorate degree. His research papers have appeared in a wide range of professional journals, including Journal of Banking and Finance, Economic Inquiry, and Southern Economic Journal, three of the most prestigious economic journals. He is also the recipient of AUM’s School of Business Award for Excellence in Re-search. He served as the director of the AUM Center for Government and Public Affairs from 1993 to March 2000, Chief Economists, AUM University Outreach from 2001 to 2006, Special Assistant to the Provost, Auburn University from May 2006 to May 2007 and was Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs from May 2009 to June 2010.

Welcome new members!

John Morris — Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission Wen bin Nie—Auburn University at Montgomery

Save the date!

The Fall Education Seminar

Friday, November 9, 2012

Auburn University Montgomery

8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Register online at ww.montgomeryaga.org.

_________________________________________

Alabama Department of

Transportation Training Room #7

1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL .

Parking is available.

Upcoming Audio Conferences October 17, 2012- Improving Internal Controls January 9, 2013- Government Finance Management February 6, 2013—Fraud Prevention May 22, 2013—Ethics

Register at www.montgomeraga.org. Walk-ins are welcomed! Montgomery Area Food Bank

Support the Montgomery Area Food Bank’s mission to ease the suffering of hunger in our area by bringing canned goods to the Fall Education Seminar.

Monetary donations are also welcomed. At Montgomery Area Food Bank, every donated dollar is turned into six and a

half pounds of food to help feed the needy. Thank you for your continued

support!

AGA MEETING DATES 2012-2013 PROGRAM YEAR

October 4, 2012 Luncheon Activity Center

November 9, 2012 Fall Seminar AUM

December 4, 2012 Luncheon RSA Plaza

January 10, 2013 Luncheon Activity Center

February 14, 2013 Luncheon RSA Plaza

March 14, 2013 Luncheon RSA Plaza

April 12, 2013 Spring Seminar Faulkner University

May 9, 2013 Awards RSA Plaza

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

AGA is seeking a Webmaster to serve this pro-gram year. Responsibilities include disseminat-ing chapter information via website, email, and social networks. The chapter is also seeking a

Programs Director. Responsibilities include coor-dinating meetings with speakers for monthly

luncheons. The chapter is still seeking instruc-tors for CGFM study sessions. If you are inter-

ested, please contact Pamela Henderson at Pamela.Henderson@medicaid.alabama.gov.

FREE CPE! JOIN US AT OUR CGFM STUDY SESSIONS

LOCATION: RSA UNION BLDG OCTOBER 17, 2012

ROOM 200 12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m.

CONTACT DIXIE BLACK OR PAT HEMME FOR MORE INFORMATION AT

DIXIE.BLACK@REVENUE..ALABAMA.GOV PAT.HEMME@INSURANCE.ALABMA.GOV

ATTENTION: Note change in location of monthly luncheons!

“The Mark of Excellence in Local, State and Federal Government”

Christine Harden instructs CGFM candidates at

CGFM study session on Cost Accounting.

Here is what CGFMs are saying:

"In our arena, the CGFM is the only creden-tial that adequately prepares you for a ca-reer in government financial management." —Audrey Duchesne (Senior Staff Accountant, U.S. Department of the Treasury)

"I think the CGFM distinguishes you amongst your peers. I can testify to the value of it." —Dave Swindell (CFO, City of Pocatello, ID)

"When we are hiring and we notice the CGFM next to a candidate’s name, we are more likely to offer them an interview. We have not made the CGFM a requirement for hiring or promotion, but if you have the CGFM, it demonstrates to us the type of ini-tiative that will make you successful in this practice." —Diane Dudley (Partner, KPMG, LLP)

"It assures me that as a financial profes-sional I’m hitting the mark, and since this is such a broad field, there may be things that I don’t do on a day-to-day basis, but it keeps me in touch with those things. It keeps me in touch with my profession." —Cheryl Hall (Financial Manager, USAF)

"Earning the CGFM designation gave me a real feeling of accomplishment. It was an ex-ternal validation that the investment I had made into my chosen career path had really paid off in terms of developing tangible, mar-ketable skills—and that really means a lot to me." —Stephen Blann (Senior Manager, Rehmann Robson)

"If you are planning a career in government fiscal management you need to earn this cer-tification. It is the only program broad enough to measure the knowledge needed by today’s professionals at the federal, state and local levels." —William Brown (Business Manager, New Lisbon Development Center)

*******************************************Montgomery AGA would like to hear from you! Submit your testimonial about how the CGFM certification has benefited you to be published in the upcoming newsletter! Send entries to Schenese Wade, Communications Director, at Wadesc@dot.state.al.us.

Exam 1 has been approved for 6 hours of CPE or 1 hour for each session at-

tended. An official certificate will be awarded at the end of the session. In-structor's Note: The credit to be granted for service as a lecturer, in-

structor or discussion leader of an acceptable program will be equal to twice the number of actual hours of the lecturer or session. However, no additional credit will be allowed for repetition of a program - Sec-

tion 30-X-5-.03 (d).

DATE SEC-TION CHAPTER TITLE INSTRUCTOR LOCATION

Wednesday, 10/3/12 4

Government Financing Process

Nakia Tetter, CGFM

RSA Union #200

5 Public Accountability RSA Union #200

Wednesday, 10/10/12 6 Ethics in Government

Margie Toney, CGFM

RSA Union #200

Wednesday, 10/17/12 7

Financial Management Responsibilities

Steve Emerson, CPA, CGFM

RSA Union #200

***SCHEDULE AND TAKE EXAM ONE AT PEARSON TESTING CENTER***

Pearson Professional Centers - Montgomery

400 East Boulevard Suite 103,

Montgomery, AL 36117

1-888-846-6948

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CGFM CANDIDATES AGA makes every effort to keep the CGFM Examinations up-to-date,

reflecting developments in the government financial management field (for example, changes to accounting and auditing standards). In sup-port of these efforts, we have made some revisions to questions in Ex-amination 2. The exam questions reflect changes in response to Gov-ernmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements that were

issued and were effective before December 15, 2011, specifically GASB Statement 54. More information on GASB Statements can be

found on www.gasb.org/st/index.html. The overall CGFM Examination 2 content outline (found below) has not changed. The revised questions

appeared on the CGFM Examination 2 starting on February 15, 2012. Please note that GASB Statements effective after December 15, 2011 (Statements 60-63, 65, 66) are not currently reflected on the ex-amination. As with this revision, if any future changes in accounting

and auditing standards affect the CGFM Examinations questions, AGA will notify all registered candidates prior to the revised questions ap-

pearing on the CGFM Examinations. The information will also be posted on the respective CGFM Examinations content outline web

pages. Visit www.agacgfm.org for more information.

SYLLABUS FOR CGFM EXAM 1 GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING SYLLABUS FOR CGFM

EXAM 1 -GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING Directors: Dixie Black, CGFM and Pat Hemme

Location: RSA Union Conference Room #200 Dates: September 12, 2012 - October 17, 2012

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Sequestration: How a Spending Stalemate Would Affect the States By Jake Grovum, Staff Writer, www.stateline.org

“A self-inflicted wound” to a struggling economy. “Ham-handed cuts” nobody thought would actually happen. “The big, dumb spending

cuts that no one wants.”Those are just three descriptions given to the looming federal budget reductions that are scheduled to take effect

Jan. 2, 2013, unless Congress stops them. If they are enacted, more than $1.2 trillion would be cut from federal spending in the next ten

years, including nearly $110 billion next year alone. The specter has produced jitters around the country. Heightening anxiety is the

broader, so-called “fiscal cliff,” a term that adds in the tax cuts also set to expire at the end of this year. And there’s reason to fear. The

Congressional Budget Office has said going over the fiscal cliff would plunge the country back into recession in the first half of 2013.

Unemployment would climb back over 9 percent, and economic growth wouldn’t return for two years. “Basically, this is a nightmare,”

Jared Bernstein, a former economic adviser to Vice President Joe Biden and a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,

said at a recent briefing. “This economy really doesn’t need another self-inflicted wound, and that’s what this would be.” But for state and

local governments in particular, the budget cuts would have acute and tangible ramifications. The reductions, known as the “sequester,”

would be made across the board to a broad swath of federal spending. The cuts could not only ravage economies, but force states to back-

fill funding and scale back countless safety net programs. Under the sequester, as laid out in the resolution to the 2011 debt ceiling crisis,

the cuts would be divided between defense and non-defense discretionary spending. In the next fiscal year, for example, defense-related

discretionary spending would be cut $54.6 billion, or 10 percent. Non-defense would be cut $38 billion, or 7.8 percent. Big-ticket state-

federal items such as Medicaid are exempt. Social Security and the bulk of Medicare spending are as well, although Medicare providers

are facing a 2 percent, or $11 billion, cut. But holding those programs harmless means the cuts will fall on about a third of the federal

budget, and much of the federal bureaucracy. The Federal Aviation Administration, which supports the operation of airports large and

small, would be cut, along with Congress’ own budget. Almost every federal agency, from the Small Business Administration to the

Army Corps of Engineers and NASA, would face reductions. Even the IRS’ fund for paying informants would be cut by $10 million.

Spending cuts wouldn’t differentiate between programs on the basis of necessity or effectiveness; reductions would be imposed broadly

and equally. As the White House put it in a recent Office of Management and Budget report: “Sequestration is a blunt and indiscriminate

instrument. It is not the responsible way for our nation to achieve deficit reduction.”

Cuts to the States Of all the myriad reductions threatening states, there’s one that seems to have generated the most public concern: cuts to education. States

are set to receive more than $15.7 billion in basic elementary and secondary education dollars from the federal government, which in-

cludes Title I funding for the disadvantaged. Under sequestration, that would be cut nearly $1.3 billion. The $12.6 billion in federal money

for special education would also be reduced more than $1 billion. While those reductions are about the same 8 percent as the rest of the

cuts, they comprise a large portion of the cuts states would have to bear under sequestration. What’s more, in many states education

spending is dictated by state constitutions or court decisions, which could force legislatures to backfill the reductions. “Those are big dol-

lars,” says Chris Whatley, director of the Council of State Governments’ Washington office. “You can’t just make easy shifts in education

funding.” And in states with a heavy concentration of military installations, the pain could be worse. Military personnel spending is ex-

empt from the cuts, but activities such as equipment maintenance, construction, procurement and research and development are not. That

means tens of thousands of civilian Department of Defense and private sector jobs could be at risk, along with tens of billions in economic

activity associated with that spending. Many defense contractors are already preparing pink slips for employees. States would also be hit

by more than $2.5 billion in cuts destined for the National Institutes of Health. Those reductions, which would affect grants that go to

pharmaceutical companies and higher education institutions, could cost some states hundreds of millions in research and development

dollars next year alone. But perhaps the most varied effect of the cuts will be felt by the millions of people around the country who rely on

federal grants to support social services and safety net programs. If those reductions are enacted, experts say, states would have to decide

whether or not to replace them. Some would likely scale back or eliminate programs rather than fill in the gaps themselves. The federal

block grant for energy assistance, which states use to help low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, would be cut even

though funding for it has dwindled in recent years. Nearly $550 million would be cut from special food assistance for women, infants and

children, known as WIC. And federal funds that support various local housing, health and child care services would be cut as well. Fi-

nally, the economic impact of the cuts would be felt with great force in management ranks at federal agencies. Much of the federal agency

reduction would come at the expense of staffing, and federal employees would likely face layoffs and furloughs. That would include many

of the employees who would have to manage the sequestration process itself. Their jobs would be at risk, along with the services they pro-

vide. “Personnel is such a huge percentage of the cost,” says Marcia Howard, executive director of Federal Funds Information for States.

An Avoidable Cliff For all the consternation over the looming cuts, they are still avoidable. Congress could approve an equivalent $1.2 trillion in spending

reductions to stop the sequester, or simply delay it outright. The expiring tax cuts could be extended by Congress as well.

But so far, the political will has been lacking, even as most agree the fiscal cliff is an avoidable catastrophe. Lately, the conversation has

been more about who’s to blame for the policy: Both Republicans and Democrats malign the rigid deficit-reducing rules, but have been

hesitant to dismiss the ends, as the budget remains a top concern on the campaign trail. Still, some suspect a post-election deal will be worked out during Congress’ lame duck session. Others say the fiscal cliff is more like a slope, and Congress could retroactively stop

most of the cuts and tax hikes sometime next year, even if January comes and goes. But with time slipping away, and control of both the

White House and Congress up for grabs, there’s a growing sense of pessimism in Washington. Many say that even if Congress ultimately

blunts the impact of the fiscal cliff, it’s increasingly likely the U.S. will at least temporarily careen off of it in early 2013. That’s left a

situation where states are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. As time passes, the concern is palpable. As Whatley of the

Council of State Governments sums it up, “All of these things are going to hurt.”

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Montgomery Chapter Association of Government Accountants Cordially invite you to attend

The Fall Education Seminar Celebrating 25 Years!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Auburn University Montgomery

8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Cost: $175 for members and non-members

Receive 8 hours of CPE (TBA) - Approved by the Alabama Board of Accountancy

7:00 am – 8:00 am Registration

8:00 am – 8:15 am Opening Remarks Pamela Henderson, Chapter President LaTaya Lucas, Director of Education

8:15 am – 8:30 am Welcome Dr. Dan Hollingsworth, CPA Department Head of Accounting Auburn University at Montgomery

8:30 am – 9:20 am Our Professional Journey and Paths to Success Evelyn Brown, CGFM-Retired AGA 2012-2013 National President

9:20 am – 10:50 am GASB Updates Blake R. Rodgers, Practice Fellow Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

10:50 am – 11:00 am BREAK

11:00 am – 11:50 am Anti-Deficiency Act Jeanna L. Pryor, Colonel, USAF, CDFM Director, Defense Financial Management and Comptroller School

11:50 am – 1:00 pm Lunch & 25th Celebration

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Internal Controls Michelle C. Cummings, CIA, CDFM Cummings Properties, LLC

2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Ethics William Morehead, Ph.D., CPA, CGFM Associate Professor of Accountancy, Mississippi College

3:20 pm – 3:30 pm BREAK

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Fraud – Tax Evasion Emanuel Roberts, Special Agent Manager Mobile Taxpayer Service Center Alabama Department of Revenue

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Door Prizes & Closing Remarks

Approved by the Alabama Accountancy Board for 8 CPEs (3 A&A)

Sponsored by:

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MILLBROOK, Ala. — Alabama has led the nation for the last five years in the percentage growth of high school stu-dents who qualify on Advanced Placement exams and for the increase in minority students in AP courses, state education officials said Monday.

Gov. Robert Bentley, state school Superintendent Tommy Bice and supporters of the A Plus College Ready program announced that the percentage of students who make qualifying scores for all Alabama students have gone up 102 percent on math, science and English courses in the last five years. Enrollment of minority students in AP courses has increased 318 percent in the same period.

Bice said much of the improvement is driven by the 64 high schools that participate in A Plus College Ready. The public-private partnership provides teachers with specialized training and stipends. Students get extra test prepa-ration sessions and help with the cost of the end-of-course exams. A dozen more schools joined the program this semester, which puts nearly one-fourth of Alabama's high schools in the program.

Since 2007, $26 million in public and private funds have been committed to the program. Bice called it "the great-est return on investment of any program we ever attempted to do."

The announcement came in a festive ceremony with cheerleaders and marching band at Millbrook's Stanhope El-more High School, one of the schools participating in the program since 2010.

Brianna Saunders, a Stanhope Elmore student planning to study aeronautical engineering at Middle Tennessee State University, said Advanced Placement courses have "tons of work," but they improve students' work habits and make them better prepared for college. "There is no way I can procrastinate with my work anymore," she said.

The exams at the end of each course are scored 1 to 5. Making 3 or higher qualifies students for college course credit.

Overall, Alabama students have a lower passing rate than the national average, but high schools that joined the A Plus College Ready program in 2008 and 2009 exceed the national average. Those that joined in 2010 and 2011 exceed the statewide average and are closing in on the national average.

Bentley said the courses not only help students prepare for college, they help parents save money if their children get college credit. Students in the A Plus College Ready program have made qualifying scores on 9,068 exams in math, science and English, which equates to more than $16 million worth of college course credit at an in-state uni-versity.

"I wish I would have had this when I was in high school," Bentley said.

High schools added to the program this semester are Arab, Daphne, Fairhope, Cullman, Elmore County, Headland, Francis Marion, Robert C. Hatch, Montevallo, Vincent, Moody and Cordova.

High schools already in the program are: Benjamin Russell, Carver of Birmingham, Huffman, Jackson-Olin, Ram-say, Wenonah, Greenville, Cleburne County, Hillcrest of Conecuh County, Dothan, Northview, Stanhope Elmore, Wetumpka, Hokes Bluff, Southside of Etowah County, Gadsden, Hartselle, Columbia, Huntsville, Lee of Huntsville, New Century, Virgil Grissom, Jacksonville, Centerpoint, Clay-Chalkville, Corner, Gardendale, Hueytown, Jefferson County I.B., McAdory, Minor, Mortimer Jordan, Oak Grove, Pinson Valley, Pleasant Grove, Shades Valley, Smiths Station, Buckhorn, Hazel Green, Madison County, New Hope, Sparkman, Asbury, Douglas, Kate Duncan Smith, DAR, Monroe County, Booker T. Washington of Montgomery, Brewbaker Technology Magnet, Jefferson Davis, Loveless Academic Magnet, Lee of Montgomery, Muscle Shoals, Oxford, Pell City, Saraland, Calera, Shelby County, Tallassee, Hewitt Trussville, Central of Tuscaloosa, Northridge, Paul W. Bryant, Hillcrest of Tuscaloosa County, and Tuscaloosa County.

Alabama Officials Say State Making Large Strides in Advanced Placement Exams

www.al.com Published: Monday, September 24, 2012, 4:16 PM Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 4:23 PM

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TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

2012 Government finance case challenge

The School of Business at Auburn University at Montgomery welcomed representatives from 32 busi-nesses to campus on September 10, 2012, for its annual Meet the Firms event. More than 130 business majors took advantage of the opportunity to network with pro-fessionals from virtually every corner of the business world, from banking to hospitality to manufacturing. Firms in attendance included Hyundai Motor Manufac-turing Alabama, The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, Wells Fargo, IBM, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. AGA Montgomery was repre-sented by (pictured l to r) Pamela Henderson, Mont-gomery AGA President, Ching Ho Reed, AGA Member and Andrew Whitehead, AUM student volunteer. who

The best undergraduate accounting/business/

financial management/public administration stu-

dents in the country are invited to compete in the

Sixth Annual Government Finance Case Challenge,

sponsored by AGA. Student teams will collabora-

tively analyze and offer a written response to a case

centered on the creation of a citizen-centric report for a U.S. city,

county government or a school district. The registration dead-

line is Friday, October 19, 2012. The competition begins on

Monday, October 22. All members of the two to three highest-

scoring teams will receive a scholarship to attend AGA's 11th Annual

NLC: Strategic Innovation for Government Leaders, set for February

12-13, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Teams will present their finalized

solutions before a panel of federal/state/local government leaders,

corporate partners and CFOs. The winning teams will be announced

at the awards luncheon on the final day of the conference.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Each student par-

ticipant will receive a free one-year membership to AGA. Students

will compete with teams from various colleges around the country.

The experience promises to challenge students' moral reasoning,

raise their awareness of the importance of government accountabil-

ity and open doors to a future career in government. *This competi-

tion is only open to currently enrolled undergraduate students. Con-

tact Carmen Leonard for more information.

Save the Date for the 25th Annual

Governmental Accounting and Auditing Forum

Sponsored by Government Finance Officers Association of Alabama, Association of Govern-ment Accountants, and the Alabama Society of

Certified Public Accountants

December 5-6, 2012 16 Hours of Accounting and Auditing Education

Registration will open soon $290 for Members of ASCPA, AGA, and GFOAA

An early bird discount will be available until November 26th

More information on session registration to follow

Lodging Information

Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Parkway

Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 968-3775 $119 per night

AGA’s 11th Annual National

Leadership Conference

February 12-13, 2013 J.W. Marriott Hotel

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004 CPE Offered: 14 Hours

AGA Seeks Nominations for National Awards Submission Deadline is November 9, 2012.

Help AGA recognize financial professionals in all three levels of government and the private sector who have made outstanding contributions to the field. You might even consider nominating yourself. These awards will be presented at AGA's 11th Annual National Leadership Conference, scheduled for February 12-13, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Submit your nominations today. Nominees do not have to be mem-bers of AGA. Nomination forms and other details can be found on AGA's website. Note that an electronic version of the nominee's photo (in JPG format, 300 dpi or better) must accompany the nomination package. Deadline is November 9, 2012. Questions can be directed to Louise Kapelewski at lkapelewski@agacgfm.org or 800.AGA.7211, ext. 321 or Shaundra Morris at Shaun-dra.Morris@dps.alabama.gov.

The awards include: Federal Leadership Awards

Distinguished Federal Leadership Elmer Staats

Andy Barr Award State and Local Government Leadership Awards

Excellence in Government Leadership William R. Snodgrass Distinguished Leadership

Distinguished Local Government Leadership Private Sector Financial Excellence

October 19, 2012

Meet the Firms Day 2012

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Montgomery Chapter AGA CEC Meeting Minutes—September 13, 2012

The CEC meeting of the officers and directors of the Montgomery, AL Chapter of Association of Government Accountants (AGA) was called to or-der at 10.50 a.m. at the RSA Plaza, 6th Floor September 13, 2012 by President Pamela Henderson. A quorum was present with the following officers and directors in attendance: Pamela Henderson, Margie Toney, William Waldroff, Sandra Steele, Dixie Black, Shelia Hatcher, Carmen Leonard, Barbi Lee, Patrick Hemme, Schenese Wade, LaTaya Lucas, Keren Deal, and AGA Gulf Region-Regional Vice President, Pamela Hill. President Hen-derson distributed agenda. Treasurer’s Report: Andrette Munnerlyn distributed June 1 –August 31, 2012 financial report and profit and loss detail. CEC reviewed reports. Minutes: CEC read minutes silently. Motion made by Pamela Hill to accept minutes; seconded by Pat Hemme. Motion carried. President’s Report: Pamela Henderson reported that membership has declined to approximately 264 members; 64 members are suspended. She stated that all CEC members need to reach out to the suspended members so we can maintain our 300 or above status. Chap-ter Recognition Points: President-Elect Margie Toney distributed Chapter Recognition Points guideline for review. Deadline for National AGA is September 30, 2012; our chapter deadline for submission to Margie Toney is September 21, 2012. Immediate Past President: No report. Meetings/Registration: President reported 68 attendees today. Programs: Janice Thompson resigned. President Pamela Henderson will an-nounce vacancy in meeting. Accountability: Carmen needs information for calendar year 2011; committees can review last year’s report on the Chapter’s website. Deadline to submit is September 21, 2012 for September 30, 2012 submission. Awards: No report. Audit: Margie Toney stated that Mr. Vogel will perform an audit. He inquired about complimentary attendance at the Fall Seminar in exchange for the low cost for pre-paring the audit. After discussion, LaTaya Lucas made motion to allow Mr. Vogel and one assistant to attend the Fall Seminar complimentary. Barbi Lee seconded. Motion carried. CGFM: Pat Hemme stated that the CGFM study session had eight in attendance on September 12, 2012. Dis-cussed to replace CGFM Exam 2 Study Guide because of the GASB update. It was decided that the old study guide and the GASB information from National’s website would suffice. Community Service: President asks all CEC members to assist in submitting items for the silent auction. Dona-tions will be distributed to the Sickle Cell Foundation. Education: LaTaya Lucas suggested increasing the price of audio to $20 to make up for additional costs. Discussed discontinuing audio conferences or using AUM. LaTaya will research more. There is an audio next week; parking deck code will give to registered attendees only. Motion made by Pamela Hill to increase price of audio conference to $20. Keren Deal seconded. Motion carried. LaTaya Lucas distributed the Fall Seminar flyer. Keren Deal said the lunch will be catered. LaTaya Lucas needs input on a 25 year celebra-tion during a specified time at the seminar. Employment: No report. Membership: There were four new members that joined our chapter be-tween July1 and August 31st. Recruiting campaign at local and national levels. Early career workshop was at AUM September 10. Discussed in-cluding Huntingdon, Faulkner and other local colleges besides AUM and ASU in early career. Members get a Member campaign runs September 1- November 1, 2012 Newsletter: Schenese Wade stated that the deadline is September 21. Policy and Procedures: Barbi Lee needs policy and procedures from all committees, preferably by October 4, 2012. Scholarships – No report. Sponsorship: Keren Deal has one sponsor, a poten-tial sponsor and working on others. Webmaster – The President is filling in until a replacement is found. Announcement of vacancy today during luncheon/meeting. Unfinished Business: LaTaya Lucas still needs travel policy procedures. New Business: Andrette mentioned an audit com-mittee to review the bank reconciliation. It was discussed that the President is suppose to review and initial the bank statements prior to giving them to the treasurer. This helps with internal control. Angelisa Chadwick has an outstanding check. Andrette will contact Angelisa Chadwick. There being no other business, a motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m. The next CEC meeting will be October 4, 2012 at 10:50 a.m. Alabama Activity basement level.

Montgomery Chapter AGA is seeking sponsors for the 2012 Fall Education Seminar. As a sponsor, your company’s level of gen-erosity will be recognized not only at the educational event, but, depending on your level of sponsorship, may also be recognized on our chapter’s website. The various sponsor levels are below. The Montgomery chapter of AGA offers a variety of educational events this program year. This includes an 8-hour educational seminar in November and a 4-hour education seminar in April, several audio conferences, and nine monthly meetings throughout the year. We look forward to your participation!

AMOUNT

LEVEL

BENEFITS

$1,250 PLATINUM PLUS

Limited to one company per breakfast or break period All the benefits of Gold Level PLUS: Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor at event, before and after breakfast or break, and in the event pro-

gram ; Opportunity for company representative to be (or designate) a speaker for the event; One (1) additional complimentary luncheon meeting ticket* for Chapter luncheon (total of 3 tickets) and; One (1) additional complimentary audio conference ticket* for Chapter audio conference (total of 3 tickets)

$750 PLATINUM Limited to one company per event All the benefits of Silver Level PLUS: Recognition as the Gold Sponsor at event; Recognition with company logo on Montgomery Chapter web-

site homepage Recognition with company logo on overhead slides in meeting One (1) additional complimentary luncheon meeting ticket* for Chapter luncheon (total of 2 tickets) and

One (1) additional complimentary audio conference ticket* for Chapter audio conference (total of 2 tickets)

$500 GOLD All the benefits of Bronze Level PLUS: Attendance for a second company representative - total of two (2); One (1) complimentary luncheon

meeting ticket* for Chapter luncheon and One (1) complimentary audio conference ticket* for Chap-ter audio conference

$250 SILVER Exhibit booth at 2011 Fall Education Seminar and exhibitor ribbons/badges for a company representa-tive(s); Recognition with company logo on Chapter website event page; One (1) complimentary lunch-eon meeting ticket* for Chapter luncheon or; One (1) complimentary audio conference ticket* for Chapter audio conference

$125 BRONZE Flyer stuffer and attendance for one company representative.

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The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at one of our American Cancer Society Mak-ing Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. Just a few hours of your time will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. Every Making Strides event is a powerful and inspiring oppor-tunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survi-vors, raise awareness about what we can do to stay well from breast cancer, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with breast cancer research, informa-tion and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them. Join us in the fight to end breast cancer forever and sign up today. Since 1993, 8 million cancer charity walkers across the country have raised more than $460 million through Making Strides events to help fight breast cancer. Last year alone, dedicated supporters like you raised more than $60 million nationwide to help the American Cancer Society save lives and create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays.

Making Strides against Breast Cancer of Montgomery, AL Huntingdon College

Saturday, October 13, 2012 Registration: 7:30 a.m.

Program and Walk: 8:30 a.m.

Visit www.makingstrides.acsevents.org for more information.

About 1 in 8 U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 57,650 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

About 2,140 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2011. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000.

From 1999 to 2005, breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. de-creased by about 2% per year. The decrease was seen only in women aged 50 and older. One theory is that this decrease was partially due to the reduced use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by women after the results of a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative were published in 2002. These results suggested a connection between HRT and increased breast cancer risk.

About 39,520 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2011 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1990 — especially in women under 50. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness.

For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.

Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diag-nosed cancer among American women. Just under 30% of cancers in women are breast cancers.

White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African-American women. However, in women under 45, breast cancer is more common in African-American women than white women. Overall, African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer. Asian, Hispanic, and Native-American women have a lower risk of developing and dying from breast can-cer.

In 2011, there were more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the US.

A woman’s risk of breast cancer approximately doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diag-nosed with breast cancer. About 15% of women who get breast cancer have a family member diagnosed with it.

About 5-10% of breast cancers can be linked to gene mutations (abnormal changes) inherited from one’s mother or father. Muta-tions of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common. Women with these mutations have up to an 80% risk of develop-ing breast cancer during their lifetime, and they are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age (before menopause). An increased ovarian cancer risk is also associated with these genetic mutations.

In men, about 1 in 10 breast cancers are believed to be due to BRCA2 mutations, and even fewer cases to BRCA1 muta tions.

About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations. The most s significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being a woman) and age (growing older

www.breastcancer.org

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What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, however, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include—

New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).

Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.

Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.

Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.

Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.

Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.

Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.

Pain in any area of the breast.

What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Doctors use a mammo-gram to look for early signs of breast cancer. Having regular mam-mograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. If you are age 50 to 74 years, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are age 40–49 years, talk to your doctor about when and how often you should have a screening mammogram.

Symptoms

www.cdc.gov

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Bentley Discusses Early Retirement for State Workers, Teachers

September 20, 2012

www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

Gov. Robert Bentley said Wednesday his office is exploring the possi-

bility of offering early retirements to state employees and teachers as a

means of saving state funds. Bentley said the proposal was still being

developed, and that there were no retirement targets. However, he

said offering the proposal could potentially save tens of millions of

dollars. “I believe it would allow young teachers looking for jobs right

now a chance to get a job,” he said. “And those teachers looking to re-

tire would have an incentive to retire.” The governor discussed the

proposal at a news conference Wednesday after Bentley spoke to the

Alabama Utility Contractors’ Association, and a day after voters ap-

proved a constitutional amendment authorizing the transfer of $437

million from the Alabama Trust Fund into the General Fund, which

pays for most non-education services in the state. Supporters of the

amendment warned that its rejection could have led to layoffs and cuts

in state services. However, opponents called those scare tactics and

said lawmakers should instead look at waste and excess spending in

the budget. In response, Bentley and his allies have touted what they

call $675 million in savings made since Republicans took control of

state government after the 2010 elections. The governor said Wednes-

day he wanted to reach $1 billion in savings before the end of his four-

year term. The $675 million in savings the governor cites includes the

elimination of state positions and pension reforms whose full benefits

won’t kick in for decades. The state employed 46,074 K-12 teachers in

the 2010-11 school year, according to the Alabama State Department

of Education. In the 2011-12 school year, 6,063 teachers had 25 years

of service or more. The Alabama Personnel Department says there

were 31,950 state employees under the merit system at the end of Au-

gust. Bentley said the plan would be “targeted” and not necessarily

offered to all state employees. Teachers would likely be offered the

package after state employees, he said. “You have to replace teachers,”

he said. “The state employees we can pick and choose who we do re-

place. But we can’t get below a certain level because we can’t operate

state government.” The actual incentives would probably have to be

authorized with legislation in the 2013 Regular Session, Bentley said.

That begins in February. Bentley said the incentives have not been

worked out, but could include paying retirees’ health insurance over a

certain amount of time, or giving them a lump sum payment. Mac

MacArthur, executive director of the Alabama State Employees’ Asso-

ciation, which represents state employees, was cautious about the pro-

posal. “One concern I have is you already have a low number of state

employees as to providing services,” he said. “I certainly think they

need to keep that in mind. (But) at the end of the day, it’s certainly

preferable to a layoff.” Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, the chairman of the

Senate’s Finance and Taxation General Fund committee, said Wednes-

day that lawmakers “needed to be careful” with any proposal they

bring forth. Orr said upfront costs, such as accrued sick leave and va-

cation leave, could reduce savings. “You could end up losing money if

you’re not careful, and lose the cost savings you have planned,” he

said. “I want to make sure the final plan is well thought out.” Orr

added he “applauded” the governor for looking into the savings aspect.

Although he did not have a target, Bentley said offering early retire-

ment to 1,500 employees could save the state’s General Fund $20 mil-

lion to $30 million, with incentives. Offering early retirement to 5,000

teachers could save the Education Trust Fund budget $100 million, he

said. The Legislative Fiscal Office on Wednesday said it did not have

an analysis of what the savings might be, as no legislation has yet been

filed. The governor says he will study the state employee aspect of the

proposal within “the next week or two.”

The Education Committee wants to ensure you are aware of various ways you can earn continued professional education hours. The quarterly Journal of Government Financial Manage-ment provides valuable, in-depth information to decision-makers at all levels of government. By reading the Journal and taking an online quiz, you can earn three continuing profes-sional education (CPE) credits. Member rate $30 per quiz or $109 for four quizzes. All Chapters of AGA are partners in an agreement with Becker Professional Education. Ashley Stephens will represent Becker as our Silver sponsor at the Fall Seminar in November. Please visit Ashley at the Becker exhibit booth with questions on how you can earn additional CPEs.

Education Committee Q&A Feedback is important to our mission of “enhancing con-tinuing education”. We want you to know that we value

your responses on questionnaires; therefore, the Q&A will af-ford you the opportunity of knowing why certain decisions are made. We are hoping that you will be able to provide feedback if you have additional resources or solutions. Question: What has happen to distributing conference material to all participants? “I would like to have material to take notes with at the seminars.” Answer: The Montgomery Chapter is a non-profit organiza-tion. The Education and Sponsorship Committees diligently seek sponsors that would pay for printing conference material and offer freebies. That is not always possible. It’s more eco-nomical to post the presentations online and have each attendee print the material for notes according to personal interest and needs. Question: “The presentations and/or PowerPoint’s are posted too late.” Answer: We recognize this is an inconvenience to many. Therefore, we have put deadlines in place and all material should be load to the www.montgomeryaga.org website no later than one week prior to a seminar. (Monthly luncheons with CPE available are dependant upon the speakers and may vary from the one week availability.)

October 17, 2012 Department of Transportation—Room 7

1:00—2:50 p.m. This audio conference is designed for those with any level of experience relating to internal controls. Whether one is engaged in an IT audit, financial audit, performance audit, or even an attest engagement, the subject of internal con-trols arises. This audio conference will cover the various elements of internal controls, as it relates to the various audits and attest engagements. The discussion will also cover the timing and extent of internal controls testing, as well as the depth of that testing. To share their knowledge and expertise in performance management is Jack Hey-man, CGFM, CPA, CISA, CAP, CIPP of Your Inter-nal Controls, LLC. Jack is a professional trainer who teaches courses on internal controls, the Yellow Book, OMB rules, IT audits, and a number of other topics. Learning Objectives: To understand key internal con-trols concepts and answer questions such as: How extensive should testing over internal controls be? When should the testing be performed? How much documentation do I need? Can I simply assume that internal controls are ineffective

and increase my substantive testing? Please join us for two hours of lively discussion about this important and timely topic. In addition to the speaker’s commentary, about 20 minutes is set aside for Q & A.

UPCOMING AUDIO CONFERENCE

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Actual FY 12-13

Budget FY 12-13

Actual FY 11-12

Budget FY 11-12

Y-T-D Variance

INCOME

Audio Conference Fees 1,350.00 1,597.00 2,400.00 (803.00)

Chapter Dues ( fall seminar) 2,250.00 1,853.98 2,100.00 (246.02)

Community Service 1,500.00 3,544.90 500.00 3,044.90

Annual Fall Seminar 175.00 39,375.00 35,935.00 33,760.00 2,175.00

Annual GAAF 2,500.00 2,317.18 2,500.00 (182.82)

Interest 14.36 65.00 61.84 50.00 11.84

Membership & Recruitment 349.00 639.00 569.00 70.00

Membership dues ( Indv) 192.50 300.00 320.00 1,350.00 (1,030.00)

Monthly Luncheons 9,800.00 6,889.00 8,190.00 (1,301.00)

Other Income 200.00 215.00 0.00 215.00

Sponsorships 3,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 0.00

Annual Spring Seminar 11,250.00 6,080.00 4,800.00 1,280.00

Total Income 381.86 72,439.00 61,952.90 58,719.00 3,233.90

EXPENSES

Audio Conference 1,345.00 1,593.98 1,600.00 (6.02)

Awards Committee 500.00 702.34 500.00 202.34

Bank Fees 4.02 250.00 221.37 40.00 181.37

CGFM Committee 1,608.00 981.00 1,181.00 (200.00)

Community Service 800.00 4,465.64 800.00 3,665.64

Fall Seminar 13,788.00 11,324.04 11,126.45 197.59

Financial Audit 250.00 250.00 325.00 (75.00)

Luncheons 9,800.00 7,747.00 7,790.00 (43.00)

Membership & Recruitment 950.00 435.72 1,700.00 (1,264.28)

Membership Dues to National 20,250.00 18,870.00 18,900.00 (30.00)

Merchant Account Fee-AMEX 20.00 9.26 0.00 9.26

Merchant Account-Global Fees 113.23 500.00 423.79 539.40 (115.61)

Miscellaneous 458.00 417.00 0.00 417.00

Monthly Parking Fees 400.00 400.00 400.00 0.00

National PDC Expenses 1,323.20 1,920.00 2,250.00 5,000.00 (2,750.00)

Office Supplies 77.11 1,005.00 90.15 200.00 (109.85)

Printing & Postage 58.00 135.00 105.83 200.00 (94.17)

Scholarships 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00

Sponsorships 200.00 200.00 2,500.00 (2,300.00)

Spring Seminar 4,250.00 2,400.00 0.00 2,400.00

Travel Expense 750.00 1,764.85 600.00 1,164.85

Webpage 150.00 600.00 636.26 1,000.00 (363.74)

Total 1,725.56 62,779.00 58,288.23 57,401.85 886.38

Net Income/loss (1,343.70) 9,660.00 3,664.67 1,317.15 2,347.52

Financial Report For the Period Ending

August 31, 2012

13 AGA—Chapter Executive Committee (CEC) meets at 10:50 a.m. prior to the noon luncheon meetings each month.

President Pamela Henderson Pamela.Henderson@Medicaid.Alabama.gov

President Elect Margie Toney Margie.Toney@Revenue.Alabama.gov

Immediate Past President William Waldroff william.waldroff@adeca.alabama.gov

Treasurer Andrette Munnerlyn Andrette.Munnerlyn@revenue.alabama.gov

Secretary Sandra Steele Sandra.Steele@insurance.alabama.gov

Asst. Secretary Shelia Hatcher Shelia.Hatcher@dps.alabama.gov

Directors & Committees Members Accountability Carmen Leonard leonardc@dot.state.al.us

Pamela Hill Pamela.Hill@revenue.alabama.gov

Marcus Johnson Marcus.Johnson@revenue.Alabama.gov

Angela Stokes stokesa@dot.state.al.us

Awards Costella German Costella.German@dps.alabama.gov

Janice Duncan duncanj@dot.state.al.us

Bonnie Bullock bonnie.bullock@dps.alabama.gov

Audit Margie Toney Margie.Toney@Revenue.Alabama.gov

Annie Patterson Annie.Patterson@Revenue.Alabama.gov

By Laws and Procedures Barbi Lee barbi.lee@ethics.alabama.gov

CGFM/Professional Certification Patrick Hemme Patrick.Hemme@insurance.alabama.gov

Dixie Black Dixie.Black@va.alabama.gov

Rachel Chou Rachel.Chou@comcptroller.alabama.gov

Sandra Steele Sandra.Steele@insurance.alabama.gov

Communications Schenese Wade Wadesc@dot.state.al.us

Carolyn Rhodes Crhodes@alsde.edu

Community Service Terese Toby Terese.Toby@mh.alabama.gov

Angela Abernathy Aabernathy@alsde.edu

Ruthie Bonds Ruthie.bonds@labor.alabama.gov

Valerie Byrd Valerie.Byrd@adeca.alabama.gov

Beverlyn Dean Beverlyn.Dean@revenue.alabama.gov

Janice Herring janice.herring@mh.alabama.gov

Mary Mangum Mary.Mangum@aceda.alabama.gov

Tiffany McCauley tmccauley@ago.state.al.us

Candace Moore candace.moore@aceda.alabama.gov

Nakia Tetter nakia.tetter@insurance.alabama.gov

Saketa Wilkerson saketa.wilkerson@treasury.alabama.gov

Education (Seminars & Audio Conferences) LaTaya Lucas LaTaya.Lucas@doc.alabama.gov

Lucinda Bollinger lucinda.bollinger@jacksonthornton.com

Jennifer Miller Jennifer.Miller.40@US.AF.Mil

Chris Neuenschwander chris.neuenschwander@jacksonthornton.com

Meetings (Registrations) Kimwana Robinson Kimwana.Robinson@medicaid.alabama.gov

Co-Director Kennesha Richardson kennesha.richardson@dps.alabama.gov

Reneta Poole reneta.poole@dps.alabama.gov

Membership/Early Career Shaundra Morris Shaundra.Morris@dps.alabama.gov

Jackalya Baker Jakalya.baker@revenue.alabama.gov

Katherine Ching Ho Reed cho@aum.edu

Kristy Eubanks kristy5254@yahoo.com

Programs (Monthly Meetings) Janice Thompson Janice.thompson@revenue.alabama.gov

Sponsorship Keren Deal kdeal@aum.edu

Lucinda Bollinger lucinda.bollinger@jacksonthornton.com

Scholarship Kay Wilson kay.wilson@adfs.alabama.gov

Employment Schenese Wade Wadesc@dot.state.al.us

Summary of Receipts and Disbursements June 1, 2012 — August 31, 2012

CGFM Study

Session

AGA

Luncheon

12:00 Noon

ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS

Montgomery Chapter Newsletter

The Capital City Focus Post Office Box 1001

Montgomery, AL 36101

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Columbus Day

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CGFM Study

Session

CGFM Study

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Audio

Conference

Beginning YTD YTD Outstanding Ending

Balance Receipts Disbursements Checks Balance

Share $30.60 $0.03 $ 30.63

Checking $12,009.39 953.86 $(1,808.58) $ 11,154.67

$ 11,185.30

Bank Reconciliation

Ending Balance @ MAX as of 8/31/2012 $ 11,202.09

Plus: Deposits in Transit $ -

Less: Outstanding Checks $ (47.42)

Check Register Balance as of 8/31/2012 $ 11,154.67

Plus: Share Balance $ 30.63

Share and Checking Balance as of 8/31/2012 $ 11,185.30

National

Mammography

Day