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Finance Self-taught 2014-15

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AP: eInvoicing Self-taught Bookable

An Introduction to the University's eInvoicing system

This on-line course will enable end users to understand the basics of accounts payble, including processing basic invoices and exepnse claims

This course enables users to learn how to Secondary Approve invoices within the Accounts Payable module.

The Accounts Receivable (AR) module of the University’s Finance System (CUFS) deals with managing customer information and managing income generated from sales and donations.

In this course we will be looking at some of the key aspects such as:

  • creating external invoices
  • creating internal invoices
  • receipting income relating to invoices
  • receipting other income

We will also provide you with some basic information relating to banking procedures and to the University’s Online Store (also known as eSales).

Cash Handling (Web based) Self-taught Bookable

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Fixed Assets (Web based) Self-taught Bookable

A course for departmental staff who deal with purchasing, monitoring and disposal of fixed assets.

GL: General Ledger Transfer Codes Self-taught Bookable

General Ledger Transfer codes are a particular useful tool to help you to manage your departmental accounts as they allow you to use surpluses generated in one account to fund activities elsewhere.

A short on-line course that provides a basic introduction to the key features of Research Grants and how they are managed in the University. Please note it does not include detailed guidance of how to apply for grants (e.g. using pFACT/X5) – please contact the Research Operations Office for advice.

HEPA - Cost Modelling new Self-taught Bookable

The Higher Education Procurement Academy (HEPA) has worked with the City of Glasgow College to develop a series of online learning courses, specifically aimed at procurement.

Working round a typical procurement cycle, we consider the cost models and the range and benefits of each, we ask why understanding cost is so important, look at the cost models in relation to supplier delivery and finally at value chain analysis.

This course looks at the importance of effective procurement, processes and the spectrum of activities in HE, how to manage competition issues, the support mechanisms and considers how a Higher Education Institution can focus strategically on procurement.

HEPA - Spend Analysis new Self-taught Bookable

The Higher Education Procurement Academy (HEPA) has worked with the City of Glasgow College to develop a series of online learning courses, specifically aimed at procurement.

In this course we look at the why, what and how of spend analysis, the different approaches to analysing spend, the key tools and techniques and how to present information on spend to internal stakeholders.

The Higher Education Procurement Academy (HEPA) has worked with the City of Glasgow College to develop a series of online learning courses, specifically aimed at procurement.

This course will concentrate on defining what is ‘due diligence’, the importance of reputational analysis and corporate social responsibility, then move on to look at commercial risk management within a procurement context and the fundamentals of post contract management.

Introduction to Purchasing new Self-taught Bookable

An introduction to purchasing within the University, providing details of the University's procurement process.

The course includes an overview of relevant legislation and best-practice.

Note - this course does not cover how to use the University's iProcurement system.

This course is a pre-requisite for other procurement courses (except for iProcurement).

Introduction to University Finance new Self-taught Bookable

An introduction to University Finances and the Finance System. The course covers the following areas:

  • An overview of University Finances
  • The Finance System
  • The Account code structure
  • Support for financial activities
  • Accessing CUFS

This course should work fine in most modern Smartphones and on tablet devices too.

Once you've booked onto this course you will receive an email with the web link to access the materials.

This short on-line course is designed for those who will only be approving requisitions for other staff within their department

iProcurement: Buyers (Web based) Self-taught Bookable

This course enables users to learn how to request goods/services required for their role using the new purchasing module.

Over the years the iProcurement system has evolved and best practice has changed including some aspects that may have been covered in your original training. Certain practices which seem like a short-cut in iprocurement may inadvertenly lead to problems with the subsequent einvoicing from suppliers.

Therefore this short online course is intended to provide a very quick refresher or update on a few key areas of the requisitioning process to ensure everyone is up to speed on current best practice in iProcurement.

PCI DSS Compliance Training Self-taught Bookable

In order for the University to carry out financial transactions involving the acceptance of payment cards (credit and debit) we have to comply with standards as laid down by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Council.

This short, online course will provide users with the information they need to process card payments securely and in accordance with the PCI Security Standards.

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