CGFM - Certified Government Financial Manager Exam Study Guide


The Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Exam certifies that financial professionals wishing to practice within government possess the prerequisite knowledge to succeed, and that they also have the practical and ethical skills to transfer this knowledge into practice. The test is administered by the Association of Government Accountants.

Certified Government Financial Manager Exam Structure


The CGFM Exam is divided into three separate sections:

Government Environment Exam - assesses the candidates knowledge of the following:

  • Legal and Other Aspects of the Government Environment
  • Government Management System, and the relationship between planning, programming, operations, reporting, accounting, budgeting, and auditing
  • Public Accountability
  • Ethics in Government
  • Financial Management Responsibilities and Skills

Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Budgeting Exam assesses the candidates knowledge of the following:

  • Organization, Structure, and Authority of Government
  • Legal and Other Aspects of the Government Environment
  • Government Management System
  • Accounting, Reporting and Auditing
  • Governmental Financing Process
  • Public Accountability
  • Ethics in Government
  • Financial Management Responsibilities and Skills

Governmental Financial Management and Control Exam assesses the candidates ability in:

  • Internal Controls
  • Internal ands External Auditing
  • Performance Measurement Reporting
  • Financial and Managerial Analysis Techniques
  • Financial and Managerial Concepts, Controls and Techniques

Certified Government Financial Manager Exam Study Guide


The CGFM exam covers a broad range and sheer number of complex topics. A good Certified Government Financial Manager Exam study guide is the key to success. It will prepare you and will help you to focus on your revision and make sure that you maximize your valuable time.




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