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2 Apr 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview The principal purpose of this chapter of the Financial Procedures Manual is to set out and explain the procedures to be followed by staff in Departments in respect of income received by means of donation

2 Mar 2021: Search site. Finance Division. Import FAQs: Info for agents. Q. What are CPCs? The customs procedure code (CPC). CPCs identify the customs (and/or excise regimes) that goods are being entered into and removed from (if applicable). The CPC is a

9 Mar 2016: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Code Commodity KA CONTINUOUS STATIONERY, PRE-PRINTED, LISTING PAPER, LABELS ETC KAA FANFOLD PAPER KAB CONTINUOUS STATIONERY KAC LISTING PAPER KB PRINTER PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE KBA B&W LASER

2 Mar 2021: Search site. Finance Division. Import FAQs: Agents. Q. What is the difference between direct and indirect representation? Direct is where the agent acts on our behalf but is not responsible for any mistakes or errors. The University will remain

2 Mar 2021: Search site. Finance Division. Import FAQs: Import VAT. Q. What should I do if I have been charged Import VAT rather than the agent stating that we will declare it on our VAT return under the Postponed Vat Accounting (PVA)? If the goods have been

20 Mar 2015: This section explains how budgets are used within the University. It details those activities for which budgets are formally created and monitored in the University Finance System (UFS). It also provides guidance on the main issues that should be

4 Sep 2015: Latest version 01 May 2024.

25 Nov 2014: 9 Accounting and Other Records 9.1 Heads of Department shall: maintain financial records as specified in Statutes and Ordinances; certify whether annual statements of account (which are distributed by the Finance Division) are true and fair and that

6 Aug 2015: When goods are bought into the UK a tax called 'duty' is normally charged on the value of the goods (normally the purchase price). The duty applicable is calculated as a percentage of the value of the goods, but the percentage varies depending on

27 Jan 2020: Relevant legislation : Bribery Act 2010 Criminal Finances Act 2017 Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards Money Laundering Regulations Modern Slavery Act Who needs to complete which compliance course ?

29 Jul 2015: Post-Award a grant will be set up in UFS where an application is successful and the sponsor has notified the Research Operations Office.

2 Mar 2021: Search site. Finance Division. Import FAQs: Commercial Invoice. Q. 1. Printer-friendly version. Search. Some items on this website are restricted. University members are encouraged to log in using Raven to make the best use of the site:. 2024

10 Jan 2023: In exceptional circumstances, the Accounts Payable Team can arrange for an urgent payment. For the team to be able to process this payment, the specific invoice needs to be entered into UFS. Please contact the Accounts Payable Team to discuss your

1 Apr 2015: When trust funds are established there are a number of considerations that should be taken into discussion with potential benefactors, including: The value of the capital This should be sufficient for the purpose for which it is to be used.

1 Apr 2015: The Financial Regulations specify that it is the Head of Department's responsibility to ensure that all trust funds are maintained in credit. See also the guidance for Trust Fund Managers

31 Mar 2015: Overview The usual means of incurring and managing the expenditure on land and buildings is through Estate Management (EM) because of the complexities of building projects.

12 Aug 2015: Departments are responsible for ensuring that all expenditure charged to a grant complies with sponsors’ terms and conditions.

9 Mar 2016: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Code Commodity CA BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS AND ALCOHOLIC DRINKS CAA BEERS - BOTTLED, CANNED & KEG CAAA BEERS - BOTTLED CAAB BEERS - CANNED CAAC BEERS - KEG CAC CIDER - BOTTLED & DRAUGHT CACA CI

11 Aug 2015: Each application for funding must be authorised by the Head of Department/ Institution or their nominated deputy (see delegated authority process) prior to the application being sent to their School Team within the Research Operations Office to

5 Aug 2015: International Payment Orders (IPO) are the normal method used by the University to transfer funds to individuals and organizations with non-UK bank accounts. They can also be used as a method for paying foreign currency to a UK account.

29 Jul 2015: Pre-Award Services The Research Operations Office (ROO) are responsible for assisting departmental administrative and academic staff to understand the processes and requirements associated with research grants and contracts.

12 Jun 2020: Search site. Finance Division. Governance & Compliance FAQs. Q. What mandatory training should individuals complete who are delegated authorities to request to spend against research grants/GLs but who do not have CUFS access themselves? The only

5 Aug 2015: It is best practice for departments to reconcile suppliers’ statements each month to ensure that they have recorded all invoices and credit notes taken. This process should be done regularly to ensure that operating results provide a true

12 Aug 2015: Invoicing of sponsors and collection of funds due is the responsibility of the Research Operations Office in conjunction with the Credit Control Team within the Finance Division.

27 Jan 2020: Departments have a responsibility for ensuring that all departmental policies and procedures comply with the Financial Regulations and follow the best practice guidance in the Financial Procedures Manual.

5 Aug 2015: Purpose of credit cards The University issues company credit cards to its employees where it is deemed the only effective method of payment in the proper performance of duties. Heads of Institution are responsible for ensuring that the cards are

20 Mar 2015: A budget is a financial representation of planned activity for a given period. The basic principle is to compare the cost of the planned activity to the expected income the activity will generate and establish whether there will be a surplus (income

2 Mar 2021: Search site. Finance Division. Import FAQs: Returning Goods. Q. I am reimporting medical exempt (for VAT) goods which I had to return to the supplier for repair - how do I generate a medical exemption certificate to give to the agent? Print out and

1 Apr 2015: Payment Procedures In general, payments from trust funds will be made by the departmental accounts team unless the trust fund is held centrally, in which case the payment requests should be sent to the Trust Funds Assistant in the Finance Division

2 Apr 2015: Topics covered in this section are: Balances to be maintained in credit Investing balances Surpluses on specific donations/endowments Year-end Reporting to donors Transferring donations

31 Jan 2019: The VAT implications of research income will differ depending on the nature of the arrangements and the parties involved. It is essential that the appropriate VAT rate is selected for each grant as the VAT status impacts both the research budget and

6 Feb 2015: Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Becoming an ACCA-qualified accountant does not just involve passing your exams and the professional ethics module, you also need to complete our Practical Experience Requirement (PER). PER provides a structure

7 Apr 2015: The Grants Module records expenditure and income for the University's research grants and contracts. Research grants are governed primarily by the length of the grant rather than accounting periods (months), and therefore departments will need to be

25 Nov 2014: 6 Authority to Sign Contracts 6.1 Subject to Regulations 6.2, 6.3 and 18.4 Heads of Departments have authority to sign contracts in the course of the ordinary business of their Department in respect only of available funds for which they are

5 Aug 2015: Detailed reference materials on how to process suppliers’ invoices in the Accounts Payable (AP) module of UFS is available on the Finance Training webpage. Some other common scenarios are given below.

23 Dec 2022: Requests for a petty cash float and any permanent, or temporary, increases to an existing float must be made in writing by either the Head of Institution or Administrator to the Head Accounting Services, clearly stating the amount of petty cash

2 Mar 2021: Search site. Finance Division. Import FAQs: Marketplace orders. Q. I have an import order that is Medically Exempt for VAT purposes - do I need to send any additional information? Yes, for the time being until we have another mechasim available.

23 Jul 2015: All institutions are required to regularly monitor actual activity to planned activity and control their expenditure to ensure that it is in line with available funds. If required, appropriate corrective action should be taken to resolve significant

9 Apr 2015: The Supplier database enables staff to search for suppliers, request new ones or request amendments to suppliers on the database. Searches can be made for suppliers by name or by using key words or commodity descriptions to find suppliers who can

31 Mar 2015: What are Fixed Assets? University fixed assets are items of physical substance that are to be used in the supply/production of goods and services (e.g. education, research, trading). Examples of Fixed Assets: Scientific equipment Machinery Land and

27 Jan 2020: The new Criminal Finances Act (CFA) 2017 will make companies and organisations including universities criminally liable if they fail to prevent tax evasion by either a member of their staff or an external agent, even where the organisation was not

16 Dec 2020: The supporting information and documentation needed for a new supplier request or reactivation is as follows Document required Link to guidance or form Invoice or quote addressed to the University of Cambridge Screen print of supplier website

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6 Aug 2015: 10. Financial Regulations 2012, Income and Expenditure, 12.2. Latest version 17 April 2024.

4 Sep 2015: Latest version 01 May 2024.

2 Apr 2015: The principal purpose of this chapter of the Financial Procedures Manual is to set out and explain the procedures to be followed by staff in Departments in respect of income received by means of donation and expenditure against such funds.

7 Apr 2015: These procedures only apply to departments using the CUFS Inventory module. It will be important for the departments with stores to ensure an accurate record of stock is maintained and that stock is allocated accurately within the department. Month

2 Apr 2015: Regardless of the method of donation the steps that the Department must follow are the same. Click the image to enlarge

24 Apr 2019: Human volunteer studies and clinical trials It is a requirement that the organisations carrying out or collaborating in research studies involving humans provide either an indemnity or insurance cover to provide compensation to any volunteer if they

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.