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UID:23719-1779883200-1779886800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn (May#3 2026 Edition) - Changes in the Procurement Services Support Model
DESCRIPTION:  \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. This session will be presented by Procurement Services. \nThis session will be held on Wednesday\, May 27th (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: Changes in the Procurement Services Support Model \nDescription: \nTo support this transition\, we were hoping to coordinate a Lunch and Learn session to walk users through key topics such as:\n\nNavigating the portal\nCreating and tracking tickets\nAdding Watchers\nManaging attachments\nGeneral best practices\n\n\nThe session would also provide an opportunity to address any questions users may have about the change.\nClick here to REGISTER. \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-may3-2026-edition-changes-in-the-procurement-services-support-model/
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:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260519T161145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T161205Z
UID:23802-1779451200-1779451200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn # 3 (May 2026 Edition) - Updates to the Concur Non-Employee/Visitor Process
DESCRIPTION:  \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 Friday\, May 22nd (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: Updates to the Concur Non-Employee/Visitor Process \nDescription:\nThis session will introduce the inclusion of student claims and retiree claims into the Concur non-employee/visitor process. \nTopics: \n\nWhat has changed?\nUpdated screens and process\nQ/A\n\nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on May 22nd\, 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-3-may-2026-edition-updates-to-the-concur-non-employee-visitor-process/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,FAST Lunch and Learn,Information Sessions,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260417T204032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T204032Z
UID:23701-1779278400-1779282000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn # 2 (May 2026 Edition) - The New Monthly Concur Reports for Business Officers
DESCRIPTION:  \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\, May 20th (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: The New Monthly Concur Reports for Business Officers \nDescription:\nThis session will explore the new supplementary monthly Concur reports recently sent to Concur Business Officers\, including monthly schedule of the reports\, context of how to interpret the reports and a deep dive into the dashboard and reports. \nTopics: \n\nAn overview and intention of the reports\nNotes and key considerations when reviewing the reports\nSchedule of report distribution\nU of T Concur Expense Management Overview Dashboard\nFinancial Summary Report\nExpense Report Totals Report\nReports Pending Approval Details\nUnassigned Credit Card Transactions Reports\nCash Advance Analysis Report\n\nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on May 20th\, 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-2-may-2026-edition-the-new-monthly-concur-reports-for-business-officers/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T201403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201403Z
UID:23284-1778752800-1778761800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Basic Controlling Reporting (Course 9)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstrations\nCourse Material \nThis course is designed for new and experienced Financial Information Systems (FIS) users and provides an overview of some commonly used Controlling reports. Specifically\, the course introduces commonly used Controlling (CO) reports\, the characteristics and functions of each report\, and how to interpret each reports’ output data. \nTopics include:\n\nCommon Controlling (CO) reports and their features\nIdentifying the budget a financial transaction was posted to\nComparing plan to actual financial activity\nIdentifying outstanding Commitments against Cost Centers / Internal Orders\n\nPrior to attending this course it is required that you attend the FIS Overview. \n\nClick Here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/basic-controlling-reporting-course-9-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260406T182421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182421Z
UID:23586-1778673600-1778677200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn # 1 (May 2026 Edition) - A Deep Dive into the Concur Approval Process
DESCRIPTION:  \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\, May 13th (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: A Deep Dive into the Concur Approval Process \nDescription:\nThis session will explore the approval process for a variety of claimants\, including appointed\, non-appointed\, non-employees\, Administrative Academic Appointments (AAA) and cross-appointments. \nTopics: \n\nReview the standard approval flows for appointed\, non-appointed and non-employees (e.g.\, visitors)\nUnderstanding the difference between Approve & Forward and using the Approval Flow\nAddressing unique approval situations\, such as claimants who are AAA or cross-appointed\nLooking up approval reports in Concur\n\nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on May 13th\, 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-1-may-2026-edition-a-deep-dive-into-the-concur-approval-process/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:FAST Lunch and Learn,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T201224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201224Z
UID:23281-1778594400-1778603400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Basic Funds Management Reporting (Course 8)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2.5 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstrations\nCourse Material \nThis course is designed for new Financial Information Systems (FIS) users\, and provides an overview of Funds Management (FM) reports. \nTopics include:\n\nThe purpose of Funds Management (FM) reporting\nCommon FM reports and their features\nDetermining the right FM reports for your needs\nFeatures common FM reports\n\nThe FIS Overview is a pre-requisite for this course. \n\nClick Here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/basic-funds-management-reporting-course-8-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T201043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201043Z
UID:23278-1778148000-1778166000@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-7-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191314Z
UID:23481-1778025600-1778111999@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The first draft production for Fiscal 2027
DESCRIPTION:The first draft production for Fiscal 2027
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/the-first-draft-production-for-fiscal-2027/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T190913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T190913Z
UID:23473-1778025600-1778111999@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:First Cheque Production Fiscal 2027
DESCRIPTION:First Cheque Production Fiscal 2027
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/first-cheque-production-fiscal-2027/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191151Z
UID:23477-1777939200-1778025599@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The first EFT payment run for Fiscal 2027
DESCRIPTION:The first EFT payment run for Fiscal 2027
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/the-first-eft-payment-run-for-fiscal-2027/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20251007T160301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T160454Z
UID:22710-1777939200-1778025599@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Final Year-end Operating Reserve Report Due
DESCRIPTION:Final Year-end Operating Reserve Report
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/final-year-end-operating-reserve-report/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200810Z
UID:23275-1777543200-1777561200@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-6-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191357Z
UID:23483-1777334400-1777420799@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The final expense reimbursement payment processing for Fiscal 2026
DESCRIPTION:The final expense reimbursement payment processing for Fiscal 2026
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/the-final-expense-reimbursement-payment-processing-for-fiscal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191030Z
UID:23475-1777248000-1777334399@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The final EFT payment run for Fiscal 2026
DESCRIPTION:The final EFT payment run for Fiscal 2026
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/the-final-eft-payment-run-for-fiscal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191553Z
UID:23486-1776988800-1777075199@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Cash Advance Deadline in Concur
DESCRIPTION:Cash Advance Deadline in Concur
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/cash-advance-deadline-in-concur/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260421T194043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T194043Z
UID:23712-1776945600-1776949200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn # 2 (April 2026 Edition) - The New Monthly Concur Reports for Business Officers
DESCRIPTION:  \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 Thursday\, April 23 (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: Exploring the New Monthly Concur Reports for Business Officers \nDescription:\nThis session will explore the new supplementary monthly Concur reports recently sent to Concur Business Officers\, including monthly schedule of the reports\, context of how to interpret the reports and a deep dive into the dashboard and reports. \nTopics: \n\nAn overview and intention of the reports\nNotes and key considerations when reviewing the reports\nSchedule of report distribution\nU of T Concur Expense Management Overview Dashboard\nFinancial Summary Report\nExpense Report Totals Report\nReports Pending Approval Details\nUnassigned Credit Card Transactions Reports\nCash Advance Analysis Report\n\nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on April 23rd\, 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-2-april-2026-edition-the-new-monthly-concur-reports-for-business-officers/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,FAST Lunch and Learn,Information Sessions,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T200700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200700Z
UID:23272-1776938400-1776947400@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-5-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191236Z
UID:23479-1776902400-1776988799@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The final draft production for Fiscal 2026
DESCRIPTION:The final draft production for Fiscal 2026
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/the-final-draft-production-for-fiscal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T190751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T190751Z
UID:23471-1776902400-1776988799@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Final Cheque Production Fiscal 2026
DESCRIPTION:Final Cheque Production Fiscal 2026
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/final-cheque-production-fiscal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T200500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200500Z
UID:23269-1776333600-1776344400@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-4-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191709Z
UID:23488-1776211200-1776297599@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Wire Payment Deadline for Fiscal 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wire Payment Deadline for Fiscal 2026
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/wire-payment-deadline-for-fiscal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T200323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200323Z
UID:23266-1775728800-1775739600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P Processing Part 2- Expense Reimbursements (Course 3)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Live Virtual Session \nDuration: 3 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\nCourse Material \nThis 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. \nTopics include:\n\nReimbursement options\nTax codes for Petty Cash and Expense Reimbursements\nWhen to use either the:\n\nAccounts Payable – Invoice document entry screen or\nExpense Reimbursement Direct Deposit screen\n\n\nCreating and reversing Expense Reimbursements\nCorrecting Expense Reimbursement documents\nCommon reimbursement errors\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/a-p-processing-part-2-expense-reimbursements-course-3-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260401T142326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T142326Z
UID:23574-1775642400-1775649600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Year-End Operating Reserves
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstration \nYear-end Operating Reserves are a division’s net overspending (deficit) or under spending (surplus) amount at the end of a fiscal year. Accurately calculating the operating reserve 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 reserve reporting. \nTopics include: \n\nDefinition of an Operating Reserve\nCalculating the Year-End Operating Reserve (single & multiple Funds Centers)\nThe University’s Operating Reserve Policy\nFeatures and characteristics of various Operating Reserve reports\n\nNote: This workshop is intended for advanced FIS users who have completed the FIS Standard Curriculum. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/understanding-year-end-operating-reserves-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200151Z
UID:23263-1775556000-1775566800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Travel & Other Reimbursable Expenses
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Discussion \nWorkshop Material \nProcessing 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. \nTopics include: \n\nThe Ontario Expenses Directive and its impact on University business practices\nGeneral principles and guidelines governing travel expenses\nApproving and authorizing travel plans and expenses\nMethods of payment for reimbursing travel expenses\nAllowable travel and other reimbursable expenses\nCommon errors caught by Internal Audit\n\nClick here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/managing-travel-other-reimbursable-expenses-33/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200020Z
UID:23260-1775124000-1775134800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P Processing Part 1- Basic Data Entry (Course 2)
DESCRIPTION:Format: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\n\n\nCourse Material \nThis 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. \nTopics include:\n\nWhen to use the Accounts Payable – Invoice Document Entry screen\nIdentifying the information required to process a transaction\nHow to process a transaction in FIS using this screen (e.g.\, entering an invoice\, credit memo)\n\nPrior to attending this course is required that you complete the FIS Overview course. \nClick Here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/a-p-processing-part-1-basic-data-entry-course-2-24/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T150315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T151326Z
UID:23460-1774958400-1774962000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn (March 2026 Edition) - Proactively Using AMS Reports to Identify and Address Payroll Shortfalls
DESCRIPTION:  \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 Tuesday\, March 31st (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: Proactively Using AMS Reports to Identify and Address Payroll Shortfalls \nDescription:\nThis session will explore AMS reports to help you manage payroll at the end of the fiscal year. \nTopics: \n\nThe importance of keeping identifying and managing payroll reserves during month-end reconciliation throughout the fiscal year.\nInterpreting payroll actuals and reserves in the Payroll Distribution Report\nPayroll actuals and reserves in FIS reports\nExploring the HR – Payroll Reservation Overdraft report in managing payroll\n\n  \nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on March 31st\, 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-march-2026-edition-proactively-using-ams-reports-to-identify-and-address-payroll-shortfalls/
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:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260203T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T195819Z
UID:23257-1774519200-1774530000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FIS Overview (Course 1) – Live Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 3.5 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstrations\n\n\n\n\nCourse Material \nThis 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. \nTopics include:\n\nIntroduction to common terms and concepts used in FIS\nUnderstanding the big picture of Funds Management and Controlling within the FIS system\nOverview of types of master data in Funds Management and Controlling\nOverview of Funds Management and Controlling hierarchies including Commitment Items\, Cost Elements\, Funds Centers\, Cost Centers and Internal Orders.\n\n  \n\nClick here to REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/fis-overview-course-1-live-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260305T191838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191838Z
UID:23490-1773993600-1774026000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Reversing Outstanding Purchase Order GR/IR Variances for Fiscal 2026
DESCRIPTION:Reversing Outstanding Purchase Order GR/IR Variances for Fiscal 2026
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/reversing-outstanding-purchase-order-gr-ir-variances-for-fiscal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260129T224444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T225108Z
UID:23211-1773237600-1773244800@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. \nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/updating-co-plans-for-operating-budgets-23/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T070119
CREATED:20260309T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T154133Z
UID:23520-1773223200-1773230400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Reconciling and Reviewing Month End Statements
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstration. \nMaterial \nThe 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. \nTopics include: \n\nUniversity month-end reconciliation policy\nStep-by-step walk-through of the monthly reconciliation process\nMonth-end reconciliation reports (e.g.\, Statement of Accounts\, Payroll Distribution Report)\n\nPrior to attending this course\, it is highly recommended that you complete the following Standard Curriculum courses: \n\nFIS Overview\nBasic Funds Management (FM) Reporting\nBasic Controlling (CO) Reporting\n\n\nClick Here to REGISTER \n 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/reconciling-and-reviewing-month-end-statements-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Reporting,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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