Lead authors and
acknowledgements

AuthorsLori A. Sexton, CPA, CGMA
Associate Technical Director, Management Accounting
Association of International Certified Professional AccountantsJeff Parkison, CPA, CGMA
Director – Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis
City Utilities of Springfield, MO AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank contributors to the AICPA’s Government and Performance Accountability CGMA Advisory Group:Scott Adair, CPA
Ross Baldwin, CPA, CGMA, CIA, CFE
John Gaspich, CPA, CGFM, CFE, CRMA
Carrie Hug, CPA, CGMA, CGFM, CFE
John Kaschak, CPA, CGMA, CISA
Carrie Kruse, CPA, CGMA
Suzanne Lowensohn, CPA, CGMA
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