This year's conference costs $75.00 per attendee.

This year's conference will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.  Rooms will be located on the 4th Floor on the East and West wings.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

Business casual attire is appropriate for conferences.  It is recommended to dress in layers due to room temperature variances.

Breakfast: Continental breakfast including pastries, bagels, doughnuts, and muffins.

Lunch: Entree choices include Chicken Marsala, Honey Glazed Salmon, or Vegetable Pasta.  All entrees are served with vegetables, scalloped potatoes, and assorted pies.

Beverages: Tea, coffee, and water will be available all day.

If you have registered and must cancel, you may do so up to the closing date.  DFAS people must find a replacement.  No cancellations will be accepted after the Wednesday, March 14, 2012 deadline.

Name badges will be provided.  Please remember to wear your name badge.  This allows you to access conference sessions.  Your badge is proof of registration and without it you will not be allowed to participate in any conference activities.

If you are involved in government financial management and accountability, then this conference is for you!  This conference brings together leaders from different levels of government, the private industry, and academia.  The following are encouraged to attend:

• Government Executives
• Accountants
• Auditors
• CPA's
• Budget Professionals
• Business Leaders
• Fraud Examiners
• Financial Managers
• System Analysts
• Comptrollers
• Program Directors

There are many advantages to attending this conference.  You will have the opportunity to learn about various topics in financial management and accounting as well as have the opportunity to network.  This conference will allow you to:

• Obtain eight CPEs
• Increase your promotion potential
• Learn from recognized government leaders
• Network with colleagues
• Stay current on government, private industry, and academia changes

Parking is available on site at the Wolstein Center Parking Garage for $6.00.  The garage is located on East 21st street between Carnegie and Prospect.  For driving instructions click here.

Smoking will not be permitted at the conference.  The Wolstein Center is a non-smoking facility.

For your convenience, a lost and found box will be located at the Registration Desk.  You can bring found items or report lost items here.  ASMC and AGA is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.  Please keep all of your belongings in your possession at all times.

As a courtesy to the speakers and other attendees, please do not use cell phones or PDAs during presentations.  We ask that you please turn off devices or set them to vibrate.  You may leave the session if you receive a phone call.

ASMC and AGA take photographs during their events for use in advertising, newsletters, and other promotional materials.  Photographs may be used in print, electronic, or other media including the ASMC and AGA web sites.  By participating in this conference you grant the ASMC and AGA Cleveland Chapters the right to use your name and photograph for such purposes.

ASMC and AGA strive to create an atmosphere at events that are accessible to all.  If you require special assistance to make your participation more meaningful and enjoyable, please let us know ahead of time.  We will make every attempt to accommodate you.  Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential.

Should you need special assistance during the conference, please stop by the Registration Desk or look for ASMC/AGA staff.

Any presentations made available to us by the speakers will be posted online here.  These will be updated on an ongoing basis as presentations are received.  Please remember that not all speakers use PowerPoint in their presentations and/or do not provide copies to ASMC/AGA.

We realize that some individuals have food allergies or dietary restrictions.  We hope the breakfast and lunch options we have provided are satisfactory to all.  However, if these options do not fit your needs, please make alternative meal arrangements.  We cannot guarantee requests such as low-fat, fat-free, low-salt, low-carb, sugar-free, etc.

There are frequently asked questions answered on the FAQ page.  However, if you still have additional questions or concerns, you may contact one of the following:

Joshua Miller (AGA - Event Chair)

joshua.miller@dfas.mil

(216) 204-6808

Francisco Rivera-Hernandez (ASMC - Event Chair)

francisco.rivera-hernandez@dfas.mil

(216) 204-6603

Kim Carpenter (ASMC - Event Chair)

kim.carpenter@dfas.mil

(216) 204-1617