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UID:23898-1786442400-1786447800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Non-Faculty/Non-Finance Staff
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute session will introduce you to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, workflows\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support you while you get comfortable using the tool. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-non-faculty-non-finance-staff-3/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T193644Z
CREATED:20260429T193644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193644Z
UID:23762-1786010400-1786017600@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-9-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195154Z
CREATED:20260806T194027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T195154Z
UID:24018-1786003200-1786035600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Travel & Other Reimbursable Expenses (In Person - 150 College St. rm 330)
DESCRIPTION:Location: In Person (150 College St.\, room 330 – St. George Campus)\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-in-person-150-college-st-rm-330/
LOCATION:150 College St.\, room 330\, 256 McCaul St\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T205056Z
CREATED:20260601T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T205056Z
UID:23896-1785938400-1785943800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Financial Administrators
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute session will introduce you to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, the Concur workflows\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support while you get comfortable using the tool. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-financial-administrators-3/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T193459Z
CREATED:20260429T193459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193459Z
UID:23757-1785405600-1785416400@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-8-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T185242Z
CREATED:20260708T184922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T185242Z
UID:23986-1785326400-1785330000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn (July 2026 Edition) – Understanding and Exploring Recurring Entry Documents
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\, July 29 (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: Understanding and Exploring Recurring Entry Documents \nDescription:\nRecurring entry documents are used to automatically process certain transactions on a regularly basis (e.g.\, monthly). \nThis session will explore: \n\nWhat are recurring entry documents\nWhen are recurring entry documents appropriate\, and how they can save you time\nHow to create recurring entry documents\nChanging recurring entry documents\nimportant considerations when scheduling recurring entry documents\n\nTo go directly to the presentation on July 29th\, 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-july-2026-edition-understanding-and-exploring-recurring-entry-documents/
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:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T204918Z
CREATED:20260601T204918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204918Z
UID:23894-1785247200-1785250800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:This 60 minute session will introduce faculty to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support faculty get comfortable using the tool. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-faculty-2/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T204752Z
CREATED:20260601T204752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204752Z
UID:23892-1784800800-1784804400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training - Non Employee/Visitor Process
DESCRIPTION:People without Active HR records\, such as visitors (e.g. guest speakers)\, students\, retirees\, withdrawn or status-only faculty do not have access to Concur to enter their expense reports. They must provide their back up documentation to their Business Office\, who will then create a temporary profile for the visitor and enter the claim on their behalf as their delegate. \nThis session is intended for departmental financial administrators to learn the 2 steps involved in setting up and processing the Concur expense report for non-employees. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-non-employee-visitor-process-2/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T193113Z
CREATED:20260429T193045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193113Z
UID:23754-1784714400-1784734200@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-7-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192832Z
CREATED:20260429T192832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192832Z
UID:23750-1784196000-1784215800@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-6-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T204535Z
CREATED:20260601T204535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204535Z
UID:23890-1784016000-1784048400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Non-Faculty/Non-Finance Staff
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute session will introduce you to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, workflows\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support you while you get comfortable using the tool. \n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-non-faculty-non-finance-staff-2/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192629Z
CREATED:20260429T192629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192629Z
UID:23747-1783591200-1783598400@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-5-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T204408Z
CREATED:20260601T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T204408Z
UID:23888-1783504800-1783510200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Financial Administrators
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute session will introduce you to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, the Concur workflows\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support while you get comfortable using the tool. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-financial-administrators-2/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192447Z
CREATED:20260429T192447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192447Z
UID:23744-1783418400-1783429200@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-4-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T131952Z
CREATED:20260526T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T131952Z
UID:23838-1782302400-1782306000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn (June 2026 Edition) - Recent updates to the Cash Advance Policy\, and how to Request and Settle Cash Advances in Concur
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\, June 24th (12pm – 1pm) via MS Teams. \nTopic: Understanding Cash Advance Requests and Settlement in Concur \nDescription:\nThis session will explore recent updates to the Cash Advance policy and the process for requesting and settling Cash Advances in Concur. \nTopics: \n\nGTFM Policy updates\nOutline Concur Cash Advance request process\nKey considerations and reasons for Cash Advance requests being rejected\nHow to settle Cash Advances in Concur\n\nClick here to download and save the MS Teams invite. To go directly to the presentation on June 24th\, 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-june-2026-edition-understanding-cash-advance-requests-and-settlement-in-concur/
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:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T203610Z
CREATED:20260601T203610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T203610Z
UID:23886-1782223200-1782226800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:This 60 minute session will introduce faculty to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support faculty get comfortable using the tool. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-faculty/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192225Z
CREATED:20260429T192225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192225Z
UID:23741-1782208800-1782219600@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-3-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T192026Z
CREATED:20260429T192026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T192026Z
UID:23737-1781776800-1781787600@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-34/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T203128Z
CREATED:20260601T203128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T203128Z
UID:23884-1781618400-1781622000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training - Non Employee/Visitor Process
DESCRIPTION:People without Active HR records\, such as visitors (e.g. guest speakers)\, students\, retirees\, withdrawn or status-only faculty do not have access to Concur to enter their expense reports. They must provide their back up documentation to their Business Office\, who will then create a temporary profile for the visitor and enter the claim on their behalf as their delegate. \nThis session is intended for departmental financial administrators to learn the 2 steps involved in setting up and processing the Concur expense report for non-employees. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-non-employee-visitor-process/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191754Z
CREATED:20260429T191754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T191754Z
UID:23734-1781172000-1781182800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P Processing Part 1- Basic Data Entry (Course 2)
DESCRIPTION:Format: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\n\n\n\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-2-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260601T202941Z
CREATED:20260601T202941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T202941Z
UID:23882-1781010000-1781015400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Non-Faculty/Non-Finance Staff
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute session will introduce you to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, workflows\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support you while you get comfortable using the tool. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-non-faculty-non-finance-staff/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T133116Z
CREATED:20260429T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T133116Z
UID:23731-1780567200-1780578000@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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T202823Z
CREATED:20260601T202823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T202823Z
UID:23880-1780495200-1780500600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Concur Training for Financial Administrators
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute session will introduce you to Concur – a new application that will modernize submitting expense report at the university. Used by many U15 universities and others worldwide\, you will now be able to conveniently use a mobile application or web-based tool to easily take pictures of receipts and submit expense reports online.  \nThis training session will introduce you to the application\, its key features\, the Concur workflows\, a walk-through of how to login and submit an expense report and resources to support while you get comfortable using the tool. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/concur-training-for-financial-administrators/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T180842Z
CREATED:20260424T180842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T180842Z
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:20260519T161205Z
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:20260417T204032Z
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:20260203T201403Z
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:20260406T182421Z
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:20260203T201224Z
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:20260203T201043Z
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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