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Management Concepts is a long-time supporter of AGA, an association that connects and empowers financial related professionals who support government. Our enlightening conversations with members at AGA conferences and training events help us address the challenges and needs of financial management professionals. 
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FEATURED WEBINAR

LIVE EVENT: Agency Operations in the Absence of Regular Appropriations

Do you understand what employees can and cannot do during a funding gap and government shutdown?

There is a possibility that federal agencies could be working under a Continuing Resolution when Fiscal Year 2024 begins. Join us Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 12 PM EDT for a refresher on the do’s and don’ts of conducting business during a Continuing Resolution (CR). This interactive session will prepare you to:

  • Differentiate between a regular appropriation and a CR
  • Identify limitations and guidance when operating under a CR
  • Execute your CR, accomplish your mission, and avoid Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations

Be better equipped to conduct business operations under a Continuing Resolution. (1 CPE)

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FEATURED EVENT

AGA Professional Development Training

July 23-26, 2023 | Orlando, FL & Virtual

Management Concepts is looking forward to AGA's signature annual event, PDT 2023. We have many new and innovative courses and training offerings for financial management professionals, and instructor and SME opportunities.

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Visit Our Booth

Find us onsite at Booth 407 or visit our virtual booth to pick up the latest information on our many new and updated courses in financial management and other training topics, available online and in the classroom. Complement your professional development in financial management with courses in Acquisition & Contracting, Analytics, Grants & Assistance, Project & Program Management, Leadership & Management, and more. Explore all training topic areas.

Federal Financial Management Instructor Opportunities

Management Concepts is currently recruiting individuals experienced in federal financial management and related fields to work on a contract basis as instructors, subject matter experts, and to support client engagements.

Visit our booth onsite to speak to our Instructor Recruitment Manager for details. Download the overview or visit our Careers page.

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Meet Our Staff

Schedule a meeting, send an email, or stop by our booth to discuss options available to enhance your career and help your organization achieve its mission.

Steve Maier

Steve Maier
President

smaier@managementconcepts.com

Tom Devine

Tom Devine
Product Management Director,
Financial Management

tdevine@managementconcepts.com

Curt Anderson

Curt Anderson
Strategic Account Executive

canderson@managementconcepts.com

Gillian Clarke

Gillian Clarke
Event Operations Specialist

gclarke@managementconcepts.com

Kathy Furlong

Kathy Furlong
Director, Capture Management

kfurlong@managementconcepts.com

Candice Johnson

Candice Johnson
Instructor Recruitment Manager

crjohnson@managementconcepts.com

VISIT THE AGA PDT WEBSITE

PAST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

AGA ERM Workshop

April 18, 2023, 2023 | Washington, DC

Management Concepts was proud to sponsor the AGA ERM Workshop. This Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)-focused event will included presentations, facilitated table discussions, and interactive participation and Q&A amongst experts and attendees. Look for the executive summary coming soon.  

Management Concepts ERM-related Courses:

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AGA Technology & Transformation Summit

December 8, 2022 | Washington, DC & Virtual

Management Concepts was proud to support AGA TTS 2022 as a Bronze Sponsor at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where attendees had the opportunity to stop by our exhibit booth and learn more about our many new courses and expansive training and continuing education opportunities for financial management professionals. 

View event photos on our Facebook page >>

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AGA Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training

September 20–21, 2022 | Washington, D.C. & Virtual

Management Concepts exhibited in person and online at Fraud 2022, welcoming an intimate crowd onsite and several hundred additional attendees online. Whether at our virtual or in person exhibit booth, visitors had the opportunity to talk to our knowledgeable staff and learn about our newest courses in fraud-related issues – including internal control, enterprise risk management, grants-related fraud, and analytics.  

Read the recap "Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: AGA Fraud ’22" on the blog >>

View event photos on our Facebook page >>

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AGA Professional Development Training

July 17–20, 2022 | Anaheim, CA & Virtual

Management Concepts was pleased to exhibit in person and online at the 2022 AGA Professional Development Training (PDT), sharing information on our newest courses in financial management, grants, analytics, new technologies, and other topics of interest to FM professionals.

Read the recap on the blog >>

View event photos on our Facebook page >>

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AGA National Leadership Training

February 23-24, 2022 | Washington, DC

Management Concepts was pleased to reconnect in person with the financial management community at the AGA National Leadership Training (NLT).

Read the recap “AGA NLT: Moving Forward” on the blog>>

View event photos on our Facebook page >>

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Technology & Transformation Summit

November 18, 2021 | Virtual

Management Concepts is dedicated to supporting government financial management professionals in making a difference in the workplace and in their careers with cutting-edge training courses and professional development opportunities.

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AGA Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training 2021

September 21-22, 2021 | Virtual

Management Concepts was pleased to return as an exhibitor to Fraud 2021. The inspiring tone of the 2021 conference energized all attendees, and underlined the important role of government financial management professionals in preventing fraud, waste, and misuse of government funds.

Read the recap “AGA Fraud 21 – A Brighter Outlook” on the blog>>

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AGA Professional Development Training 2021

July 19-21, 2021 | Virtual

AGA again “Set the Stage” for timely and informative training at the 2021 PDT. Though we weren’t all able to meet in Nashville as planned, the financial management community came together through a highly interactive experience that combined education and entertainment for a great virtual conference experience.

Find out more on the blog >>

View event photos>>

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AGA National Leadership Training 2021

February 24–25 | Virtual

Management Concepts exhibited at the first virtual National Leadership Training, sharing our latest developments in financial management and leadership training.

Among the new initiatives, Management Concepts and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL®) partnered on a new generation of leadership development solutions designed specifically for the U.S. federal government marketplace. This comprehensive suite of Leadership & Management  offerings can take candidates from refining basic skills to excelling in an SES role.

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AGA Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training 2020

September 23–24, 2020 | Virtual

The 2020 IC&FPT offered a sobering reality of the massive amount of fraud in the wake of COVID-19 relief efforts. Read our recap blog for detailed insights.

At the Management Concepts virtual booth, we shared information on our 30 courses — all available online — in multiple topic areas affected by the need for internal control and fraud prevention, including financial managementacquisition and contractinggrants and assistanceproject and program management, and leadership and management.

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AGA Professional Development Training 2020

July 20–22, 2020 | Virtual Conference

Management Concepts once again exhibited at the AGA Professional Development Training, in an all-virtual format.

Read the conference recap on our blog >>



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AGA National Leadership Training

Washington, DC | February 12-13, 2020

Management Concepts was proud to exhibit at the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) 2020 National Leadership Training in Washington, DC, supporting financial management professionals in their leadership and career advancement.

Several key points we shared with attendees concerned our fully updated audit suite aligned with the 2018 GAO Yellow Book. We also highlighted our open enrollment training available to help CGFM® candidates prepare for the three examinations, as well as courses available that provide CPE credits for maintaining certification.

Visit our Financial Management webpage for additional information and course listings.

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1st Annual Partnership Appreciation Holiday Charity Social

December 12, 2019

Management Concepts was pleased to recognize the hard work and dedication of all of our partner organizations- including AGA- by hosting our first ever partnership appreciation event. All members of our partner organizations were invited to attend and enjoy an evening of refreshments, networking, and festivities, all while supporting a good cause. This year we selected So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) raising money and collecting the much-needed non-perishable food and toiletry items they need to fight homelessness and poverty.

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AGA Professional Development Training

July 21-24, 2019

Management Concepts was proud to return to AGA’s annual National Professional Development Training in New Orleans, LA. We welcomed hundreds of attendees to our booth, handing out information on our financial management training courses, and our many other training topics to cultivate well-rounded professional development.

We also handed out information on our complimentary webinars, “Agency Operations in the Absence of Regular Appropriation Bills (The Do's and Don'ts of Conducting Business During a Continuing Resolution)” and the “Fiscal Year-End Webinar.” Download the recordings in our Resource Library.

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AGA National Leadership Training

Feb 27-28, 2019

Management Concepts returned to exhibit at the AGA National Leadership Training in Washington, DC, highlighting our partnership with AGA as an official provider of CGFM Certification and CPE training.

Read the recap blogs from previous AGA events in our Financial Management blog.

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