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31 Mar 2015: After the month end process departmental users will be able to access the new assets that have been uploaded in to the fixed asset module. They will also be able to: Update certain details, e.g. serial numbers. Change an asset's location. Change the

7 Apr 2015: An overview of the purchasing cycle is given as follows: Requisition - Raising an internal purchase requisition Supplier Selection - Quotations, Contracts, Pre-Suppliers Purchase Order - Raise purchase order Receipt Goods/Services - Receive Goods

31 Mar 2015: Terms of sale If obliged to purchase from abroad on a supplier's terms of contract, it is important to determine what is included in the purchase price, and when risk and ownership pass to the purchaser.

20 Mar 2015: What is the Deposit Account The deposit account is a University wide facility that allows departments with surpluses (on a variety of eligible sources of funds) to invest those funds.

19 Mar 2015: Obtaining clearance from the Tax Team The engagement and payment for services where the engaging department does not propose to make payment through payroll must be cleared by the Tax Team.

20 Mar 2015: Credit the transaction code SCBA. Debit the control account SCCA. Latest version 15 April 2024.

11 Aug 2015: The Head of Department/Institution may delegate their responsibility to a suitably nominated individual within the department. This is done on a template letter provided by the Research Operations Office which lists the areas of delegation as well

5 Aug 2015: If you are aware of a new supplier with outsourced accounts i.e. using a factoring company, it is essential that the Site Name is entered as Factor when setting up the supplier.

7 Apr 2015: At the year-end the Finance Division will ensure that unspent balances on specific endowments and specific donations will be rolled forward and will be available for spending in the following financial year.

12 Aug 2015: Once the project has ended departments may wish to compare the actual costs incurred against the original application. This will identify any deficiencies in the costing or planning of the research and improve future applications for that sponsor.

4 Sep 2015: Latest version 01 May 2024.

2 Apr 2015: Donations are credited to a source of funds code in the ranges indicated in the below table and with an appropriate transaction code beginning LF**. The decision tree at Appendix A should be referred to for further guidance.

2 Apr 2015: Topics covered in this section are: Consultation with CUDAR re solicitation of donors Power to accept donations under £100,000 Decision to accept restricted donations Receipt of donations Availability of funds Classification of donations

7 Apr 2015: Accounts Payable Module Module within UFS specifically for processing payments of all suppliers, both internally and externally, as well as payments to staff for expenses.

2 Apr 2015: As indicated previously, donations should wherever possible be directed to the Development and Alumni Relations office (CUDAR).

7 Apr 2015: Occasionally a permanent unspent balance will arise on a specific donation/endowment account, where further spending in accordance with the donor's conditions is not possible.

4 Sep 2015: Latest version 01 May 2024.

4 Sep 2015: Sources of financial information The Finance Division produces the following main sources of financial and management information based on General Ledger balances: at Department level monthly departmental summary reports at School / Group level

2 Apr 2015: Our coding and classification of donations supports the proper management of the relevant funds in accordance with the donors' wishes.

31 Mar 2015: Freight Forwarders can advise on the best method of transportation and will see that all of the correct documentation is issued. This will avoid any delay in importing goods, for delays may mean that storage charges are incurred.

7 Apr 2015: At the outset arrangements must be established to enable reports to be provided to each donor in line with their requirements. The Development Office provides guidance and details of University procedures on reporting to donors within 'Procedures

23 Nov 2015: Amounts above GBP £10K require additional verification. To ensure payments are processed efficiently and accurately, a copy of the invoice must be sent to the Accounts Payable Payments Administrator as soon as it has been processed.

20 Mar 2015: Latest version 15 April 2024.

4 Sep 2015: Latest version 01 May 2024.

31 Mar 2015: VAT and import duty is payable on goods from non-EC countries, unless they meet the requirements to obtain reliefs. The rules for calculating the amount payable are complex, and it is best to seek advice from the agent.

1 Apr 2015: Currently this depends on the number of CUEF units that are held and is calculated by multiplying the number of units by the distribution rate. It is credited to departmental accounts on a monthly basis on transaction code NAAA.

11 Aug 2015: All external funding bodies (known as ‘sponsors’) have their own terms and conditions covering how funds should be applied for and administered when received. You should review these before applying.

12 Aug 2015: Following instruction from ROO, Research Accounting transfer any excess income or excess expenditure (ie. overspend) to the departmental research cost centre, with the ED source of funds, and a transaction code LZEG for excess income or AZZN/EZZN

6 Aug 2015: Regulations. More information:. 8. Financial Regulations 2012, Income and Expenditure, 12.1. Latest version 16 April 2024.

7 Apr 2015: Defining a University internal customer Internal customers are those that are part of the legal entity of the University e.g. the Schools, faculties and departments.

5 Aug 2015: The search facility enables staff to find current suppliers.

5 Aug 2015: For all enabled currencies within UFS (excluding US Dollar & Euro/Euro defined), the Treasury team will load a monthly Corporate exchange rate onto UFS. For US Dollar and Euro, the Treasury team will load a daily Corporate exchange rate onto UFS.

20 Mar 2015: Latest version 15 April 2024.

12 Aug 2015: Expenditure is usually recovered through invoicing or an expenditure claim. Most sponsors’ billing is generated through the Grants Module; this means that there is data available to departments on the amount billed per grant.

23 Jul 2015: All institutions are required to monitor and control their expenditure to ensure that it is in line with available funds. This section gives guidance on the techniques required and reports available to enable interpretation of actual expenditure

20 Mar 2015: Latest version 15 April 2024.

20 Mar 2015: Latest version 15 April 2024.

23 Jul 2015: By budget phasing we mean how the budget has been split across the months of the financial year. Staff costs should consider the timings of known University-wide uplifts and any others where practical.

12 Aug 2015: Checking that all expenditure posted in the Grants module correctly posted to the GL is undertaken by Research Accounting.. Departments should not post any expenditure to ‘M’ source of funds codes.

7 Apr 2015: Departments will wish to monitor their fixed assets using the Fixed Assets module from time to time. In order to maintain the university's Fixed Asset Register, departments must ensure that when processing AP invoices for Fixed Asset purchases, they

2 Apr 2015: Departments should determine the appropriate source of funds code using the guidance in section Types of Donation for Accounting Purposes, complete the undertaking and return to CUDAR.

6 Aug 2015: Click on the image to download the checklist Excel: PDF:

6 Aug 2015: Latest version 16 April 2024.

10 Aug 2015: Further information on year end procedures is detailed below:

5 Aug 2015: High Street suppliers should not be used. In general they do not provide the same credit facilities or preferential rates as larger companies offer. Warranties may not be valid in some instances where domestic goods are purchased that may be used in

2 Apr 2015: Before releasing a donation, CUDAR will check that the source of funds code is appropriate given the nature of the donation. They will then instruct the Finance Division to transfer the funds.

11 Aug 2015: Departmental Key Contacts can request access for departmental members of staff to view research grant data in the UFS Grants module.

10 Aug 2015: Final date for completion Action required Tue 24 Sep Institution Summary Reports will be issued electronically to institutions as follows: Date Interim 1 Fri 2 Aug Interim 2 Thu 22 Aug (following close of AP etc.) Interim 3 Tue 3 Sep

20 Mar 2015: The monthly interest calculation is run by the Treasury & Investments team using balances as at the end of working day four of the month-end processing period. No further deposit movements should be processed after this date. Interest earned varies

4 Sep 2015: Latest version 01 May 2024.