Core Competencies:

Accountants in the Federal Government

JFMIP-ET-99-8, Aug 1, 1999

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GAO provided information on establishing core competencies for accountants who work in the federal government. This document defines the context for financial management core competencies which constitute accounting professionals' primary professional knowledge and skills.