our professional journey

EVELYN A. BROWNAGA NATIONAL PRESIDENT Our Professional Journey*

Our Professional Journey

Introductions

Background Evelyn A BrownAssociation of Government Accountants

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Paths to successVisionMissionGoalsObjectives

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Our Professional JourneyWhat 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 reviewMentoring benefits *


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*


External interactions continued

Find opportunities and exposure for learning and knowledge sharing outside your normal realm

Dont be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.

Dont be afraid to ask questions*


Extracurricular activitiesSpeakingWritingServing on committees and boardsCommunity serviceMentoring 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

Websters 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 Employers ethics office Inspector General GAO Office of Government Ethics (OGE)*

Our Professional JourneyEthics 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.*

Do you or did you have a vision?Is your mission public service oriented?Are your goals realistic?Do you have a Plan A and a Plan B and a Plan C?*Networking with all levels both up and downWho you know and who knows you*Mentoring benefits as a mentor AND as a mentee*You may not know everything but you have the foundation to be a quick learner and get acclimated to the task*Following long time AGA mentor Raymond Einhorn (how many of you have heard of Ray? One of the 1st 5 Presidents of AGA, a charter member, the Accountants Roundtable (forum for exchange of ideas, etc.) *Speaking ToastmastersWriting articles, books, AGA Topics, other*Who has a current resume?Where do you go for help if you dont have one?(AGA colleagues, someone you admire)

*How do you define ethics? Is it squishy? Impact - (Insert the name of the AGA Ethics Board Chair here) (Washington Post Test, New York and LA Times)*