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Fort Worth Chapter of
The Association of Government Accountants

2008/2009 Activity Summary

We are making available a summary of prior year activities for your convenience.  We hope that having the past year meeting and CPE schedules will be helpful to you when completing your CPA license renewals.

Honors

Meeting Schedule

Educational Events

Public Service

Activity "Matrix"

Honors

  • The Fort Worth AGA chapter received the following awards for the 2008/2009 program year, presented at the AGA national PDC in New Orleans, June 21-24, 2009
  • Bob Kanaga was awarded the Group E Chapter Service Award: "In recognition of Mr. Kanaga’s hard work and dedication to revitalizing AGA’s Fort Worth Chapter. A member of the chapter for 25 years, Mr. Kanaga contacted government representatives in the area and helped organize a revitalization meeting, which resulted in agency support, monthly chapter executive committee meetings, audio conferences and community service events."  This national award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their chapters.
  • Chapter Recognition Award - Gold Chapter Award

Meeting Schedule for 2008/2009

We held a special chapter revitalization meeting on August 28, 2008.  We hosted ten audio conferences from September through May, at the Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building in downtown Fort WorthWe held our annual golf tournament and picnic in May. We did not hold any members luncheon meetings this program year.  

Chapter meetings

Audio conferences

  • See the audio conference schedule, below

Annual Veteran's Day Golf Tournament

Annual Junkyard Dog Golf Tournament

  • Friday, May 15, 2009 - 27th Annual Junkyard Dog Golf Tournament

Educational Events for 2008/2009

Texas-Oklahoma Region

Fort Worth Chapter

  • Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Audio Conference
    • Topic:  Fraud Prevention and Detection: The Cost With No Return
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE:  2
    • Cost: Free (limit of 30 people)
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  • Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - Audio Conference 
    • Topic:  Performance Based Management Reporting: AGA's Research Results
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - Audio Conference 
    • Topic: Understanding the Importance of Soft Controls in Improving Operations
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: 21st Century Financial Managers: New Mix of Skills and Education Levels
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: How XBRL Can Enable Improved Financial & Performance Based Reporting
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
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  • Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: Building Fraud Risk Assessment into Audit Planning
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: Using Internal Controls to Better Manage and Monitor Programs
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: The Future of Government Auditing: Which Direction(s) Are We Heading?
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: GAO's Role in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - Audio Conference
    • Topic: Ethics in the Workplace
    • Location: Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 
    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (sign in 12:45)
    • CPE: 2
    • Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
    • download flyer

Public Service Activity Schedule for 2008/2009

  • November  2008
    • Buy gifts for Salvation Army Angel Tree Angels
    • AGA members Paul O'Connor, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, and Bob Kanaga each volunteered to fill an Angel Tree "Angel"'s wish list.  The gifts were collected on November 25th and turned in to the Salvation Army on November 26, 2008. The chapter reported 150 chapter recognition points for this event.
  • December 2008
    • Bob and Cindy Kanaga helped several Meadowbrook Middle School art students paint the front windows of the Meadowbrook Middle School for the holiday season.  The project took two hours to complete and was inspected by the school principal at completion.  The chapter reported 100 chapter recognition points for this event.
  • February 2009
    • Attend the Tarrant Area Food Bank's Empty Bowls fundraising event
  • March 2009
    • AGA member Lakshmi Krishnamurthy volunteered for two 3-hour shifts at the Fort Worth Presbyterian Night Shelter in March.
  • April 2009
    • Sell soft drinks at Mayfest - this event was canceled this year due to swine flu concerns
  • April 2009
    • AGA member Lakshmi Krishnamurthy volunteered for two 3-hour shifts at the Fort Worth Presbyterian Night Shelter in April.

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