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 who plan to complete the Standard Curriculum. Topics include: Introduction to the terms and concepts used in FIS Understanding the big picture
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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 transactions. Topics include: When to use the Accounts Payable - Invoice Document Entry screen
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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 expenses. Topics include: The Ontario Expenses Directive and its
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Year-end Operating Reserves are a division's net overspending (deficit) or underspending (surplus) amount at the end of a fiscal year. Accurately calculating the operating reserves can play an important role in determining your divisions' budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This course will introduce you to the best practices and processes involved in year-end operating
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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 transactions. Topics include: When to use the Accounts Payable - Invoice Document Entry screen
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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 expenses. Topics include: The Ontario Expenses Directive and its
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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. Topics include: Reimbursement options Tax codes for Petty Cash and Expense Reimbursements When to use either
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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 financial transaction Processing Internal Revenues and Expense Recoveries Correcting posting errors using Journal Entries Displaying or changing an existing
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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 workshop defines Earmarked Funds and provides demonstrations of how
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The university policy requires that all departments reconcile their actual transaction with their Statement of Accounts on a monthly basis. This ensures that all transactions are completely/accurately recorded in FIS. This course walks you through the university's month-end reconciliation policy, guidelines and management reports. Topics include: University month-end reconciliation policy Step-by-step walk-through of the monthly
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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 during and after the data entry process. Topics include: Interpreting system warning/error messages
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This course is designed for all Financial Information Systems (FIS) users who will be processing Purchase Orders (PO) and Purchase Requisitions (PR). 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. Topics include: Review of the Purchasing Cycle at the
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