Leaders across the federal government are under pressure to deliver on an ever-expanding mission with limited resources. Doing so requires the modernization of systems and processes to connect data, content, and applications to maximize existing infrastructure investments and enhance information availability, value, and security. With countless directives and executive orders on everything from cybersecurity and data sharing to improving the c...

In June 2019 the Office of Management and Budget released MemorandumM-19-21, directing all Executive Branch departments and agencies to transition to fully digitize all permanent records by Dec. 31, 2022. But many agencies are going to miss that deadline. Between the scope of the requirements and the effects of the pandemic, fully one-third of agencies have indicated they are going to miss the deadline. The challenge is not simply digitizing r...

Today, data is the most strategic asset for every government agency. State and local agencies hold a vast amount of data about their residents, including personally identifiable information. One result: the databases have become attractive targets for cyber attacks, from stealing data to sell to disrupting agency operations or services. All state and local agencies have security in place to protect their systems and data, but in the past coupl...

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date- information! AGA is the member organization for government financial management professionals. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our training events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers. Who we are Our members work in government financial management across sectors and worldw...

The Quarterly Banking Symposium will feature timely updates on industry issues from KPMG subject matter professionals and industry executives. During this 90-minute event we will discuss: The State of the Banking Industry – Q&A with Fitch Ratings We will focus on the 4th quarter earnings outlook ahead of bank earning season, the overall view of the market and bank ratings, as well as key areas of focus for the banking industry in 202...

In September 2021, the IRS finalized new international reporting schedules, the Schedules K-2 and K-3 (the “Schedules”), for the 2021 tax year. The Schedules introduce new reporting requirements intended to standardize and improve the quality of information provided related to international tax matters. While some of the information is a continuation of items previously reported on Schedules K-1 and the accompanying whitepaper deta...

In this webcast, KPMG professionals discuss major developments that may affect a company’s accounting and financial reporting both in the current period and near term. Applicability: All companies Event contents: Highlights from the 2021 AICPA & CIMA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments The latest on ESG Other SEC headlines 2021 year-end financial reporting reminders FASB developments

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date- information! AGA is the member organization for government financial management professionals. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our training events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers. Who we are Our members work in government financial management across sectors and worldw...

Federal agencies must shift fully to electronic records management by December 2022, when the National Archives and Records Administration will stop accepting new paper records. Successfully making that transition entails far more than simply digitizing existing documents. Meeting the goals set by M-19-21 demands changes to current business processes, dramatically different approaches to content classification, new systems that are digital thr...