Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3.5 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstrations Course Material This course provides a basic understanding of how Financial Information Systems (FIS) is used to facilitate administrative financial management while introducing common terms and concepts used in FIS. This is the prerequisite for all new FIS users. Topics include: Introduction to common terms and concepts used in
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Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 1.5 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstration Workshop Material Earmarked Funds (a.k.a., Manual Reserves, Funds Commitments and Encumbrances) are created by departments in FIS to reserve available budget dollars for expenses that are not processed through HRIS (e.g., payroll) or Logistics (e.g., POs). They enable you to set aside/reserve budget dollars for future expenditures. This
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Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material This course is designed for new Financial Information Systems (FIS) users who are expected to complete A/P invoices, Petty Cash and / or Imprest Reimbursements within FIS. Specifically, it focuses on identifying and entering information within the Accounts Payable – Invoice Document Entry screen for various financial
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Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture + Discussion Workshop Material Processing travel and other reimbursable expenses are some of the most common FIS transactions performed by University staff. This workshop guides you through the provincial legislation that govern the University’s reimbursement policies, University guidelines as well other information that will aid you when processing reimbursable travel
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Managing refundable deposits the easy way while adhering to UofT policies. This workshop will review the correct procedures for creating a cash receipt for refundable deposits (e.g. key or locker deposits, etc.) and how to refund the deposit at a later date (e.g. at the end of the term). Reports for deposit/refund reconciliation will also
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Location: Live Virtual Session Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material This course is designed for Financial Information Systems (FIS) users who input Accounts Payable Expense Reimbursements. Specifically, it focuses on the how to post an Expense Reimbursement using either the Accounts Payable – Invoice document entry screen or the Expense Reimbursement Direct Deposit (ERDD) entry screen.
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Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material This course is designed for new Financial Information Systems (FIS) users, and focuses on how to effectively post financial transactions using the G/L Account Posting screen. Particular attention will be paid to processing Internal Revenues and Expense Recoveries. Topics include: Identifying the appropriate FIS screen for each
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Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material This course is designed for Financial Information Systems (FIS) users who input accounts payable and/or journal entry type documents on a regular basis. Specifically, troubleshooting tips will be provided to help you deal with system warning / error messages and / or missing information
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The FAST team hosts a series of short (30 - 45 minute) virtual presentations on topics of interest for financial administrators at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and presented by FAST, and often in collaboration with other units. There is no registration required. This month's session will be held on Wednesday, January
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