This drop-in session is meant to provide FIS, HRIS, uSOURCE and RIS/MRA/MROL users with one-on-one support with experienced members of the Financial Advisory Services and Training (FAST) team, HRIS, Procurement Services and RIS. Highlights of the program include: Users receive help with their specific work issues Convenient lunch time hours No lectures or exercises – bring your actual work and get help! No registration required – just come in [ Read More ]
Duration: 2 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstration Manual Reserves (a.k.a., Earmarked Funds, 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 Manual Reserves and provides demonstrations [ Read More ]
Duration: 2 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstration This workshop provides a review of departmental A/R responsibilities when processing external revenues and recoveries and an introduction to the Accounts Receivables Open Item Aging Report. Topics Include: Identify your departmental Accounts Receivable (A/R) financial management and accounting responsibilities Understand the Cost, Benefits and Risks of Invoicing External Customers [ Read More ]
Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstrations 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 FIS Understanding the big picture [ Read More ]