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UID:23084-1770285600-1770292800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:G/L Account Postings: Basic Data Entry (Course 4)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\nCourse Material \nThis 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. \nTopics include:\n\nIdentifying the appropriate FIS screen for each financial transaction\nProcessing Internal Revenues and Expense Recoveries\nCorrecting posting errors using Journal Entries\nDisplaying or changing an existing financial document\nProcessing and handling Cash Receipts\n\nSince much of this course builds on the preceding courses within the Standard Curriculum\, it is recommended that it be taken in sequence. The FIS Overview is required prior to completing this course. \n\nClick Here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/g-l-account-postings-basic-data-entry-course-4-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T140000
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UID:23086-1770732000-1770739200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Troubleshooting A/P & G/L Account Postings (Course 5)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\nCourse Material \nThis 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 during and after the data entry process. \nTopics include:\n\nInterpreting system warning/error messages\nTroubleshooting errors DURING the data entry process and AFTER a document has been posted\nReversing posted documents\nProcessing a correcting Journal Entry\nMaking corrections to a Accounts Payable (A/P) document\n\nSince much of this course builds on the preceding courses within the Standard Curriculum\, it is recommended that it be taken in sequence. \n\nClick Here to REGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/troubleshooting-a-p-g-l-account-postings-course-5-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20260129T231751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T231751Z
UID:23218-1770804000-1770809400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Earmarked Funds (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop defines Earmarked Funds and provides demonstrations of how to process and report them in FIS. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat are Earmarked Funds and why we use them\nCreating Earmarked Funds\nMaking changes to Earmarked Funds\nGenerating reports on Earmarked Fundss\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the FIS Standard Curriculum. \nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/understanding-earmarked-funds-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20251216T205435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T205435Z
UID:23088-1771495200-1771515000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Logistics Part 1: Purchase Orders (Course 6)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 5.5 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities \nCourse Material \nThis course is designed for all Financial Information Systems (FIS) users who will be processing Purchase Orders (PO) and have completed the first 5 courses in the Standard Curriculum. Specifically\, this course provides an overview of the differences between a Purchase Order (PO) and a Purchase Requisition (PR) and how to process each in FIS. \nTopics include:\n\nReview of the Purchasing Cycle at the University\nWhat are PRs and POs\nWhen are PRs and POs required\nCreating\, changing and deleting POs\n\nPrior to taking this course\, review the following supporting document to get a overview of the Purchasing Cycle: \n\nThe Purchasing Cycle at the University\n\n\nClick Here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/logistics-part-1-purchase-orders-course-6-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20260220T143329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T144033Z
UID:23392-1771840800-1771848000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Updating CO Plans for Operating Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstration + Hands-on Practice Activity \nWorkshop Material \nControlling (CO) plans enable you track actual spending as compared to planned spending for a particular Fund Center. Once they are created and loaded into the corresponding operating budget\, they are often updated throughout the fiscal year. \nThis workshop guides you through the importance of updating CO Plans\, how to update plans and useful troubleshooting tips to help you along the way. \nTopics include: \n\nWhy it’s important to update CO plans throughout the year\nUsing a Linking Table to load Original budget\nHow to enter or update CO plans in FIS\nUnderstanding the Budget to Plans Reconciliation Report\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the following FIS Standard Curriculum course: \n\nFIS Overview\nBasic Controlling (CO) Reporting\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the FIS Standard Curriculum. \n\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/updating-co-plans-for-operating-budgets-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T160000
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CREATED:20260129T225632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T192244Z
UID:23215-1771941600-1771948800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Refundable Deposits
DESCRIPTION:Managing refundable deposits the easy way while adhering to UofT policies. \nThis 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 be reviewed. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/understanding-earmarked-funds-i-e-manual-reserves-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T204128Z
UID:23142-1771977600-1772024400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn - Procurement Policy Refresher
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe FAST team hosts a series of short (30 – 45 minute) virtual presentations on topics of interest for financial administrators at all levels. \nAll sessions will be recorded and presented by FAST\, and often in collaboration with other units. Registration is required for this session. \nThis session will be held on Wednesday\, February 25th (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nDescription:\nThe Chief Financial Officer has approved increases to the procurement thresholds in accordance with the revised Procurement Policy (effective November 26\, 2025). These updates are designed to reduce administrative burden while maintaining appropriate controls\, accountability\, and alignment with broader regulatory requirements. \nPlease join this Lunch and Learn for a practical refresher on the updated Procurement Policy. We will review the new thresholds\, outline what has changed\, and discuss what these updates mean for your day-to-day procurement activities. \nClick here to REGISTER \nHave any ideas for topics we could cover? Take a few minutes to COMPLETE THIS SURVEY to submit your ideas for future topics. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca. \n 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/fast-monthly-lunch-learn-procurement-policy-refresher/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:FAST Lunch and Learn,Information Sessions,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20260220T144011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T144011Z
UID:23395-1772011800-1772019000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Updating CO Plans for Operating Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstration + Hands-on Practice Activity \nWorkshop Material \nControlling (CO) plans enable you track actual spending as compared to planned spending for a particular Fund Center. Once they are created and loaded into the corresponding operating budget\, they are often updated throughout the fiscal year. \nThis workshop guides you through the importance of updating CO Plans\, how to update plans and useful troubleshooting tips to help you along the way. \nTopics include: \n\nWhy it’s important to update CO plans throughout the year\nUsing a Linking Table to load Original budget\nHow to enter or update CO plans in FIS\nUnderstanding the Budget to Plans Reconciliation Report\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the following FIS Standard Curriculum course: \n\nFIS Overview\nBasic Controlling (CO) Reporting\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the FIS Standard Curriculum. \n\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/updating-co-plans-for-operating-budgets-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20251216T205649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T205649Z
UID:23090-1772100000-1772119800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Logistics Part 2: Goods Receipts & Invoice Receipts (Course 7)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 5.5 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\nCourse Material \nThis course is designed for all Financial Information Systems (FIS) users who will be processing Purchase Orders (PO) and have completed the Logistics Part 1 course as part of the Standard Curriculum. Specifically\, it provides an overview of Goods Receipts (GR) and Invoice Receipts (IR)\, how and when to process them and making adjustments to each when necessary. \nTopics include:\n\nUnderstanding the receiving process\nCreating\, changing and reversing GRs and IRs in FIS\nReturning goods to the vendors\nTracking GRs in departmental accounts\nProcessing adjustments to IRs (e.g.\, Stop Payments\, IR Reversals and Credit Memos)\n\nPrior to taking this course\, review the following supporting document to get a overview of the Purchasing Cycle: \n\nThe Purchasing Cycle at the University\n\n\nClick Here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/logistics-part-2-goods-receipts-invoice-receipts-course-7-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20260217T213258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T213258Z
UID:23366-1772193600-1772197200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn - Advanced Concur Topics
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nThe FAST team hosts a series of short (30 – 45 minute) virtual presentations on topics of interest for financial administrators at all levels. \nAll sessions will be recorded and presented by FAST\, and often in collaboration with other units. There is no registration required. \nThis session will be held on Wednesday\, February 27th (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams\, and will explore Concur workflows. \nDescription:\nThis session will explore some advanced topics of interest related to Concur expense reports posed by end users. \nTopics: \n\nReconciling T&H card charges in Concur (continuation and clarifications)\nSubmitting personal charges mistakenly charged to the University T&H card.\nClarifications related to the Visitor process (i.e. creating FIORI profiles\, who qualifies as a Visitor?)\nTroubleshooting tips and tricks (e.g.\, making bulk changes as a claimant and approver)\nDefault tax code mapping\nChanging unique Commitment Items\n\n  \nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on February 27th\, click here. \n\nHave any ideas for topics we could cover? Take a few minutes to COMPLETE THIS SURVEY to submit your ideas for future topics. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca.
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/fast-monthly-lunch-learn-advanced-concur-topics/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:FAST Lunch and Learn,Information Sessions,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T153522
CREATED:20260220T144148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T144148Z
UID:23398-1772200800-1772208000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Updating CO Plans for Operating Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstration + Hands-on Practice Activity \nWorkshop Material \nControlling (CO) plans enable you track actual spending as compared to planned spending for a particular Fund Center. Once they are created and loaded into the corresponding operating budget\, they are often updated throughout the fiscal year. \nThis workshop guides you through the importance of updating CO Plans\, how to update plans and useful troubleshooting tips to help you along the way. \nTopics include: \n\nWhy it’s important to update CO plans throughout the year\nUsing a Linking Table to load Original budget\nHow to enter or update CO plans in FIS\nUnderstanding the Budget to Plans Reconciliation Report\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the following FIS Standard Curriculum course: \n\nFIS Overview\nBasic Controlling (CO) Reporting\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the FIS Standard Curriculum. \n\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/updating-co-plans-for-operating-budgets-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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