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Certified Government Financial Manager® (CGFM®) CPE Requirements

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Last Reviewed on: 31 Oct, 2025

CPE Requirements
80 CPE hours every two years.
License Renewal Period
Renew your license by March 31 of each year.
CPE Reporting Cycle
The two-year reporting cycle runs from January 1 through December 31.
Ethics Requirement
A minimum of 4 hours of ethics training in each cycle. No annual minimum but encouraged to earn 2 hours per year.
Carry Over Credits
Carry-over of excess CPE hours is not allowed across cycles.
Subject Area Restriction
Not more than 20 hours in taxes per cycle.

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CPE Requirement
CGFM® must complete at least 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years in government financial management or related technical subjects.
Initial CPE Hours
The first CPE cycle starts on January  1 of the year following the one when the CGFM® designation was earned. Any hours earned during the year the CGFM® is awarded do not count toward the first CPE cycle.
Ethics Requirement
A minimum of four hours of ethics training in each CPE cycle. While there is no annual ethics training requirement, CGFMs are encouraged to earn two CPE hours in ethics per year.
Content requirement
There is no minimum content requirement. However, the number of CPEs in taxation topics or the field of study may not exceed 20 hours for any two‑year period.
Learning Modes
All CPE can be completed through self-study, provided they are in acceptable topics and subjects.
Eligible Learning Activities
Eligible learning activities include group programs, e-learning, webinars, self-study (no limit), conferences, workshops, published articles, books, or courses (max 20 hours per cycle), and teaching or presentations (max 40 hours per cycle). View more
CPE Deadline
All credits must be earned and reported by December 31 at the end of each cycle.
License Renewal
License to be renewed by March 31st every year. Failure to renew by this date may result in your CGFM status being placed on inactive, preventing you from presenting yourself as a CGFM until reinstated.
Carry Over Credits
Excess hours cannot be applied to the next cycle.
Record Retention
CGFMs are required to maintain supporting documentation on CPE hours earned for a minimum of three years and provide it to AGA upon request.
Renewal Fees
Annual renewal fee depends on membership status and certification(s). Visit the board website for more information.

Do MYCPE ONE Courses Qualify for CPE in CGFM®?

AGA’s Professional Certification Board (PCB) advises CGFMs to choose CPE providers that deliver quality training and provide proper documentation. While providers are not required to be NASBA-approved, it is recommended since NASBA certification signals adherence to industry standards. MYCPE ONE offers Continuing Education courses for CGFMs with a focus on quality learning across approved subject areas. MYCPE ONE also specializes in various learning formats, including:     

  • Group Live Programs,   
  • Group Internet-based, and   
  • QAS Self-Study  

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MY-CPE LLC on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MY-CPE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for AGA

Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
2208 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301-1314
Phone: (703) 684-6931 | Toll-free: (800) AGA-7211
Email: cgfm@agacgfm.org
Website: https://www.agaCGFM®.org/

We Review CPE Compliance Requirements Every Twelve Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CPE requirement information for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) every Twelve months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA).

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CGFMs must complete at least 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years in government financial management or related technical subjects (within the designated two-year CPE cycle.

The first CPE cycle starts on January 1st of the year following the one which the CGFM® designation was earned. For example, if the CGFM® was awarded any time in 2024, the first CPE cycle starts on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2026. Any hours earned during the year the CGFM® is awarded do not count towards the first CPE cycle. 

The Professional Certification Board (PCB) has set forth an ethics component to be included in CPE requirements of a minimum of four hours of ethics training in each CPE cycle.

CPE must relate to government financial management; taxation is capped at 20 hours per cycle.

CPE for CGFM must focus on government financial management or related technical subjects. Common areas include accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial reporting, and more.

Yes, 100% CPE can be completed through self-study as long as courses are aligned with government financial management.

CPE does not include on-the-job training, repeated presentations within a two-year period, basic courses already covered for CGFM qualification, personal development programs, or sales-oriented sessions, and more. View more.

Eligible learning activities include group programs, e-learning, webinars, self-study (no limit), conferences, workshops, published articles, books, or courses (max 20 hours per cycle), and teaching or presentations (max 40 hours per cycle), more. 

Yes, MYCPE ONE courses qualify as they meet structured learning requirements set by PCB. View more.

All CPE must be earned and reported by December 31 of the cycle.

The Two-year reporting cycle runs from January 1 to December 31.

Certification Renewal for the current year must be completed by 31st March each year.

Through AGA’s online reporting system at renewal.

There is no carry-over from one cycle to another.

CGFMs are required to maintain supporting documentation on CPE hours earned for a minimum of three years and provide it to AGA upon request.

The CGFM® designation will be voided if the holder is inactive for longer than two consecutive years from the last renewal deadline (March 31) as an active CGFM®.

CGFMs in retired status are not required to remit the CGFM® renewal fee or earn 80 CPE hours. They may continue to use the CGFM® designation but must clearly indicate their retired status by using “CGFM®-Retired” after their name and using “Retired” or “Retired status” on a resume, bio, or other statements of qualification.

Yes, for illness, military, or other valid reasons, requested by April 30 after the cycle end. View more.

MYCPE ONE offers courses that align with the standards set by AGA’s Professional Certification Board (PCB). However, it is the responsibility of each participant to confirm their eligibility for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits based on their role, learning needs, and the requirements of their regulatory board before registering.

Here is a Link to the state board website to access FAQs on CPE requirements and Regulations for CGFM® holders.