“The global hub for educating, informing, and connecting
Information Age leaders.”

Positioned in an educational environment conducive to educating, informing and connecting
Dedicated to the Federal Financial Management community
Tailored courses/programs to address latest challenges
Offering flexible graduate ‐ level learning options
Provided by highly experienced faculty
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Educational Environment
The CFO Academy is a component of the National
Defense University and the i College
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NDU Mission : Prepare military and civilian leaders from the
United States and other countries to evaluate national and international security challenges through multi ‐ disciplinary educational and research programs, professional exchanges, and outreach. i College Mission : Prepare military and civilian leaders to direct the information component of national power by leveraging information and information technology for strategic advantage.
National Defense University i-College
The CFO Academy was launched September 2008
 Academy Mission : To prepare middle- to senior-level members of the government financial management community* for senior
21 st Century management and leadership responsibilities.
CFO Academy
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Educational Environment
The NDU i
College is the perfect location for financial leaders to learn from each other and experts.
Dept of Defense
- Military & civilian workforce
- NII and Comptroller
- DISA, DIA
National
Defense
University
Federal Government
- Students
- Federal CIO Council
- Federal CFO Council
- MOAs
Civilian Agency
Expertise
- Financial experts
- Leadership
NDU iCollege
Private
Sector
- Students
- Speakers
- Partners/Sponsors
- Best Practices
- Research
Higher Education
- Accreditation
- University Partners
- Research
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- OMB
- CFO Council
- Administration Leaders

Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Unique Access
Direct access to Senior-Level guest speakers
On-site visits and field studies
Active and challenging learning environment
Danny Werfel,
OMB Controller
The CFO Academy has Formal
Partnerships with:
ADM Thad Allen
Commandant, USCG
 DHS
Lt. Gen. Edgar Stanton
Deputy ASA (FM&C)
 Defense Senior Leader Development
Program
And many more…
Mr. Zack Gaddy
Former Director, DFAS
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Experienced Faculty
CFO Academy Faculty
 4 full-time faculty
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Adrienne Ferguson, Associate Professor
Gary Maupin, CFO Council Chair
Ricardo Aguilera, DOD Comptroller Chair
Dr. Todd Holmes, Associate Professor
 Extensive senior-level Federal FM experience with DOD, Civilian
Agencies, and private sector in budgeting, accounting, auditing,
Congressional relations, information systems, and overall
Comptrollership.
Overall i College Faculty
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50 full-time faculty, 75% civilian, 60% with doctorates
A broad range of experiences and perspectives from academic, defense, federal, private sector, and international organizations
Maintain interdisciplinary currency, relevance, and depth
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Experienced Fellow Students
Strategic leader program for GS 14s, 15s, high-performing GS 13s and equivalents
 Over 150 students accepted
Unique interaction of DOD, Civilian Agencies, plus partner nations
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50% from DOD/Uniformed
49% from Civilian Agencies – 24 Departments/Agencies
1% from partner nations
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Dedicated To Federal FM Community
Primary Sponsors:
 U.S. Chief Financial Officer Council
 DOD Comptroller
Academy Roots:
 In 2007, the CFO Council determined that financial managers needed to strengthen their knowledge and understanding in areas such as:
 Strategic Leadership and Change Management
 Federal Financial Policy and Organization
 Performance Management and Accountability
 Portfolio Management
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Programs to Address Latest Challenges
Other i College programs
 Seminars
 COP / Virtual Worlds
 Thought Leader Meetings
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders
Using the Latest Leading Technology & Stimulation Tools
Simulation and Gaming Laboratory
Crisis Management Center
Virtual World Laboratory
Technology Demonstration Laboratory
CyberSecurity Laboratories
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders Programs
Designed to Address Latest Challenges
CFO leadership education will develop the next generation of leaders in government financial management.
8 courses completed over 4-years
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4 Strategic Finance courses
4 Leadership courses
Focus on unique challenges and opportunities facing government
CFOs and their staff in present and into the future
Leverages NDU iCollege’s information leader courses
Courses offer 3 graduate-level credits
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Preparing 21st Century Government Leaders Programs
Flexible Graduate-Level Learning Options e-Resident
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1 week of online preparation
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1 week in residence at
Fort McNair
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3 weeks to complete academic assignments for credit
Distributed Learning
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1 week of online preparation
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12 weeks of online coursework
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3 weeks to complete academic assignments for credit
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Global, 24/7 access
Advanced Management
Program (Full Time)
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14 weeks at Fort McNair
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Offered fall and spring
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Government & private sector field studies
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Provides an overview of the essential elements of the current and future roles of government Chief Financial Officers and their staff. It surveys the various roles of the government financial manager as strategic leaders and partners with the compliance officer, risk manager, strategic planner, financial reporter, and provider of management/financial data. The course addresses the policies, challenges and opportunities associated with decision support, business process improvement, systems integration, systems security, ethics, workforce development, performance management, portfolio management, and leadership of change. Issues related to standards, privacy, and transparency are considered.
Past Guest Speakers from OMB, DOD, Civilian Agencies, and
Industry
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Presents a strategic understanding of Federal budgeting and appropriations, with particular attention to the role of Congress. With this critical understanding, students develop leadership strategies to shape the fiscal environment to achieve agency strategic outcomes.
Focuses on the impact of current fiscal issues including the competition between discretionary and nondiscretionary spending and its likely impact upon agency activities, the dynamic interaction between agency, executive, and Congressional committees and staffs in developing a budget and gaining an appropriation.
Highlight: Capitol Hill field trip
Past Guest Speakers from OMB, CBO, DOD, and Congressional Staff
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Focuses on the changing directions of financial and management reporting for Chief Financial Officers in a dynamic environment. In response to changing citizen and shareholder expectations, financial statement reporting, budgetary reporting, cost reporting, and cash reporting must be accurate, transparent, and accountable, and result in “clean” audit opinions. These new reporting expectations and changing accounting standards, require new relationships among federal, state, and local governments, and government contractors, as well as enhanced reporting to internal constituents of the CFO, including program managers and the organizational head.
Past Guest Speakers from FASAB, Treasury and OMB.
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Examines how effective leadership by CFOs in assessing risk, managing internal controls, and audit management can lead to enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of an organization. The course also examines the influence of internal control, federal risk management, and auditing requirements on federal, state, and local governments.
Past Guest Speakers from GAO, Civilian Agencies, and Industry
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CFO Academy Contacts
Dr. Elizabeth McDaniel, Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs
 Phone: 202 ‐ 685 ‐ 3884 and Email: mcdaniele@ndu.edu
Adrienne Ferguson, Associate Professor
 Phone: 202 ‐ 685 ‐ 2093 and Email: adrienne.ferguson@ndu.edu
Ricardo Aguilera, DOD Comptroller Chair
 Phone: 202 ‐ 685 ‐ 4886 and Email: aguilerar@ndu.edu
Gary Maupin, CFO Council Chair
 Phone: 202 ‐ 685 ‐ 3887 and Email: mauping@ndu.edu
Dr. Todd Holmes, Associate Professor
 Phone: 202 ‐ 685 ‐ 4887 and Email: todd.holmes@ndu.edu
www.ndu.edu/irmc/pcs/pcs_cfo_academy.html
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