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Our Professional Journey. Evelyn A. Brown AGA National President. Our Professional Journey. Introductions Background Evelyn A Brown Association of Government Accountants. Our Professional Journey. Paths to success Vision Mission Goals Objectives. Our Professional Journey.
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Our Professional Journey Evelyn A. Brown AGA National President
Our Professional Journey • Introductions • Background • Evelyn A Brown • Association of Government Accountants
Our Professional Journey Paths to success • Vision • Mission • Goals • Objectives
Our Professional Journey What are some of the avenues to success? • Education • Training through job rotation or details to other organizations • Professional designations • Networking
Our Professional Journey • Affiliations, executive search, and job opportunities • Periodic evaluation • External assessment • Peer review • Supervisory review • Mentoring benefits
Our Professional Journey • 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
Our Professional Journey • 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
Our Professional Journey • Extracurricular activities • Speaking • Writing • Serving on committees and boards • Community service • Mentoring and cross-training
Our Professional Journey How do you tell your story? • Using a biography • Using a resume • Using a Curriculum Vitae
Our Professional Journey 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 • Supervisor • Employer’s ethics office • Inspector General • GAO • Office of Government Ethics (OGE)
Our Professional Journey 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. • Be careful where you go. • Choose your venues and your associates carefully
Our Professional Journey 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.