NOW RETIRED - Financial Development Certificate Program
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Reference for the previous Financial Development Certificate Course Descriptions
FD101 Budget Basics and MSU Funding SourcesOverview: In this course we will learn about the basics of budgeting at MSU. We will review; various fund types and their sources of revenue/income, types of transactions handled by Budget Office vs. those handled by UBS, budget cycle, accounting cycle (Fiscal Year End, how Budget and UBS work together, combined timeline), and more. The class also includes learning about MSU Funding Sources and how funds move across the University and between departments. Why should you Attend: This course will provide entry level training intended for all individuals on campus who will be working with departmental budgets or are involved in the budgeting process. Areas Covered in the Session:
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FD201 Accounts Payable
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FD401 Basic ProcurementOverview: In this course we will learn about Basic Procurement or how do we properly acquire assets and services at MSU. We will learn who to contact if you have any questions. Why should you Attend: This course will provide entry level training intended for all individuals on campus who might be spending University dollars. This training features a broad overview of University procurement policies and procedures. Areas Covered in the Session:
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FD501 Revenue Collection
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FD601 Reconciliation Best PracticesOverview: The FD601 Reconciliation Best Practices workshop will provide information helpful to those working in the area of finance. It will address some of the basic questions like; What is Reconciliation? Why Reconcile? and Who Reconciles. Also discussed will be a few of the basic guidelines, such as; frequency, reports used, segregation of duties, documentation, management review. and researching and correcting errors identified. |
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FD701 Internal Control in Higher EducationOverview: In this course we will learn about the importance of internal controls in a university system and how not following proper guidelines can lead to problems down the road. Topics include; the standards for internal control in the federal government, discussions of the 5 elements and 17 principles of internal control, areas where internal control processes should commonly be implemented at MSU, and tools for assessing and improving internal control processes in your unit. Why should you Attend: To gain a better understanding of the auditing process and requirements along with understanding internal controls within the university system in order to eliminate potential issues in the future. Areas Covered in the Session:
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FD801 Asset Management
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FD901 Encumbrances
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FD1101 Financial Management Hot Topics
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FD1150 Research Administration
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FD1170 OPTIONAL: Cost Sharing
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To register, please visit MSU Registration, and use your NetID and NetID Password to enroll.
For more information, please contact Terry Bishop: Terry.Bishop@montana.edu