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FAST Monthly Lunch & Learn

MS Teams

The FAST team is hosting series of short (30 - 45 minute) virtual presentations on topics of interest for financial administrators at all levels. All sessions will be recorded and presented by FAST, and often in collaboration with other units such as Procurement Services, FSD - Banking. There is no registration required. The first session held on
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Exploring Commercial Vendor Accounts (Set-up, Search and Appropriate Usage)

MS Teams

The FAST team will be piloting a series of short virtual presentations (30-45 minute presentation + 15 minute for Q&A) on topics of interest for financial administrators. All sessions will be recorded and presented by FAST and often in collaboration with units such as Procurement Services, and FSD - Banking. There is no registration required. The
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FIS Overview (Course 1)

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3.5 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstrations Course Material 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
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FIS Overview (Course 1)

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3.5 hours Format: Lecture + Demonstrations Course Material 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
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A/P Processing Part 1 – Basic Data Entry (Course 2)

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material 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
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Managing Travel & Other Reimbursable Expenses

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture + Discussion Workshop Material 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
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A/P Processing Part 2: Expense Reimbursements (Course 3)

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3.5 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material 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.
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G/L Account Postings: Basic Data Entry (Course 4)

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material 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
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Troubleshooting A/P and G/L Account Postings (Course 5)

Virtual Session - Adobe Connect

Location: Virtual Training Session Duration: 3.5 hours Format: Lecture, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities Course Material 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
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