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UID:15564-1643707800-1643720400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:G/L Account Postings - Basic Data Entry (Course 4)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 hours\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. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/g-l-account-postings-basic-data-entry-course-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20211221T204231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204231Z
UID:15568-1643880600-1643893200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P and G/L Account Postings: Troubleshooting (Course 5)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 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\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/a-p-and-g-l-account-postings-troubleshooting-course-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220218T213858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T213858Z
UID:15781-1644397200-1644409800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:FIS Overview
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstrations\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\nPrior to attending this class\, it is recommended that you read and familiarize yourself with the Introduction to FIS document. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/fis-overview-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20211221T204055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204055Z
UID:15566-1644413400-1644420600@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. \n\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/updating-co-plans-for-operating-budgets-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20211221T204346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204346Z
UID:15570-1644485400-1644510600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Logistics Part 1: Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Orders (Course 6)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 6 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\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/logistics-part-1-purchase-requisitions-purchase-orders-course-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220218T214028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T214028Z
UID:15783-1644571800-1644584400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P Processing Part 1 - Basic Data Entry (Course 2)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 hours\nFormat: Lecture\, Demonstrations + Hands-on Practice Activities\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 it is recommended that you attend the FIS Overview as well as read the following supporting documents: \n\nIntroduction to FIS\nThe Purchasing Cycle at the University\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/a-p-processing-part-1-basic-data-entry-course-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20211221T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204459Z
UID:15572-1644917400-1644942600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Logistics Part 2: Goods Receipts & Invoice Receipts (Course 7)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 6 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\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/logistics-part-2-goods-receipts-invoice-receipts-course-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220218T214144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T214144Z
UID:15785-1645090200-1645101000@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Travel & Other Reimbursable Expenses
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstration \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\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/managing-travel-other-reimbursable-expenses-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20211221T204633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204908Z
UID:15574-1645104600-1645111800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Basic Funds Management Reporting (Course 8)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3 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\n\nPrior to attending this course it is highly recommended that you attend the FIS Overview as well as read the following supporting document: \n\nIntroduction to FIS\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/basic-funds-management-reporting-course-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220218T214259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T214259Z
UID:15787-1645176600-1645189200@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P Processing Part 2: Expense Reimbursements (Course 3)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 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. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/a-p-processing-part-2-expense-reimbursements-course-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20210917T180005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T180005Z
UID:14990-1645488000-1645574399@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Second Financial Forecast Due
DESCRIPTION:Second Financial Forecast Due
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/second-financial-forecast-due-3/
CATEGORIES:Dates and Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220218T214418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T214418Z
UID:15789-1645606800-1645619400@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:G/L Account Postings - Basic Data Entry (Course 4)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 hours\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. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/g-l-account-postings-basic-data-entry-course-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20211221T205037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T143302Z
UID:15579-1645623000-1645633800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Basic Controlling Reporting (Course 9)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3 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 recommended that you attend the FIS Overview as well as read the following supporting document: \n\nIntroduction to FIS\n\n\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/basic-controlling-reporting-course-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220124T143554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T143554Z
UID:15663-1645781400-1645788600@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Reconciling and Reviewing Month End Statements
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: Lecture + Demonstration. 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. \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\nREGISTER
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/reconciling-and-reviewing-month-end-statements-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Reporting,Training,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211638
CREATED:20220218T214533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T214533Z
UID:15791-1646053200-1646065800@finance.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A/P and G/L Account Postings: Troubleshooting (Course 5)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual Training Session\nDuration: 3.5 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\nREGISTER 
URL:https://finance.utoronto.ca/event/a-p-and-g-l-account-postings-troubleshooting-course-5-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
CATEGORIES:Courses,Standard Curriculum,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rames Paramsothy":MAILTO:rames.paramsothy@utoronto.ca
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