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6 Feb 2015: You should ensure that you have read the current ACCA exemption policy to ensure that you comply with the processes and avoid delays http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/getting-started/exemptions.html A maximum of nine papers at the Fundamentals

10 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 TA ACCOMMODATION AND HOTELS TB AIR TRAVEL TC FERRY TRAVEL TD TAXI HIRE TE MILEAGE PRIVATE VEHICLES TF RAIL TRAVEL TG SUBSISTENCE TH CAR HIRE TJ VAN HIRE TK COACH HIRE TKA COACH

16 Oct 2023: With the launch of the Employees Expenses Policy and the re-working of Finance Procedures Manual (FPM) chapter 5b, the Finance Division is now addressing the need for a corresponding policy and procedures for non-employees.

31 Mar 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview The pages in this section give further information on the policies and procedures for Fixed Assets.

15 Oct 2021: Procurement Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Cyndi Mudaly in the newly created role of Head of Sustainable Procurement. To read the full story, please click here.

4 Sep 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Version History Version Number Issue date Comments 3.1 Apr 2024 Updated links and terminology Basic, overtime and casual transaction pay codes added to chapter 3.0 Jan 2018 Updated formatting to new FPM style

4 Nov 2020: The University and all its staff have a responsibility to ensure that their dealings, and the supply chains of those who we trade with, are free from any sort of modern slavery in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

6 Oct 2015: The Best Practice Guides offer examples and common scenarios of the procedures in practice.

21 Dec 2016: From April 2017 new rules will apply to payments made to contractors providing services via a limited company a Personal Services Company. For full information visit the Employment Status chapter

25 Nov 2014: 25 New Income Generation or Trading Activity 25.1 Apart from core teaching, research and the organisation of conferences, when a new income-generating or trading activity is set up (whether in the UK or abroad), the Head of Department must consult

6 Feb 2015: Warning - CIMA do change the exemption rules from time to time so always make sure that you check the situation directly with them before beginning any study programme.

22 Jul 2015: Search site. Finance Division. Chapter 11: Year-end instructions Jul 2024. Chapter 11 - Year End Instructions. This chapter contains information on the basis that the University’s year end process works in line with the expected timetable. If

10 Jan 2020: With the beginning of the New Year, the team behind the Finance Business Transformation Programme has simplified its name slightly to the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP). The FTP in an ambitious large-scale initiative which aims to shape and

7 Apr 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview Internal Trading is the process by which goods and services are bought and sold between Cambridge University departments using UFS Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) modules.

25 Nov 2014: Except for research contracts, which are subject to Regulation 13, the full economic cost to the University is recovered, unless the advice of the Taxation Section is sought and it is ... cost grant applications and proposals on the basis of the full

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 DA MEDICAL, SURGICAL, NURSING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT >£10K DB MEDICAL, SURGICAL, NURSING SMALL APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT DC MEDICAL, SURGICAL, NURSING CONSUMABLES AND DISPOSALS DD MEDICAL,

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 PA BINDING & FINISHING SERVICES PB EXTERNAL OR OUTSOURCED PRINTING PC CONSUMABLES & SUNDRIES AND INKS PD EXTERNAL DESIGN AND ARTWORK PE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE/LEASE/HIRE AND MAINTE

10 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 XA FEES, LECTURING, EXAMINING, MODERATING ETC.

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 BA BINDING BB BOOKS BC INTER LIBRARY LOANS BD JOURNALS BDA JOURNAL REPRINTS BE LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS BEE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP - EC BEF LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP - OTHER BEG LIBRARY

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 FA ELECRTICAL WHITE GOODS AND DOMESTIC KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FB LABORATORY FURNITURE, FIXED AND FREE STANDING FC FURNITURE - OFFICE FD FLOOR COVERINGS FE TEXTILES, SOFT AND LOOSE

10 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 VA VEHICLE PURCHASE VAA CARS VAB VANS VAC MINI-BUSES VAD FORK LIFT TRUCKS VAE TRACTORS VB MOTORING ASSOCIATION CHARGES VC VEHICLE LEASE HIRE VD ROAD TAX VE VEHICLE REPAIR,

17 Dec 2019: With its ambitious climate initiative Cambridge Zero, the University is helping to build a zero-carbon future.

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 EA LIVESTOCK SERVICES AND SUPPLY NON-LABORATORY EAB ANIMAL BEDDING EABA HAY EABB STRAW EABC WOODSHAVINGS EABD PAPERSHAVINGS EACH BATTERY NICKEL CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE EB FARM AND

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 HA DETERGENTS HAD BARRIER CREAM HB CLEANING & MAINTENANCE MACHINES AND CONSUMABLES HBA VACUUM CLEANERS HBB SCRUBBING-POLISHING MACHINES HBC MAINTENANCE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT HC GLOVES

10 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 RA ADVERTISING RB CONFERENCES & MEETINGS RBB CONFERENCE/MEETING ROOM HIRE RC DATA INFORMATION SERVICES RCA SEARCHES RD ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES, INC.

27 Apr 2018: Bank charges for IPO payments are as follows (as at March 2023): GBP standard rate - £4.70 GBP (SEPA next day) - £0.10 Euro (SEPA next day) - £0.10 Euro standard rate - €5.24 (Euro payments outside Europe) US Dollar $6.15 Please ensure that the

5 Aug 2015: In this section: Requesting an IPO payment IPO information to be completed on/with all IPO requests Action post-receipt by the Finance Division Payment details on UFS International Payment Orders (IPO) are an electronic method used by the University

10 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 SA ENVELOPES SAA INLAND ENVELOPES SAB AIRMAIL ENVELOPES SAC JIFFY BAGS,ETC.

17 Mar 2020: During the first two weeks of March, the Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) has been feeding back the results of its Discovery Phase to key stakeholders and those who took part in the engagement activity. One of the feedback sessions was

10 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 QA MAIL SERVICES QAA FRANKING CHARGES QAB POSTAGE STAMPS QB MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, LEASE AND MAINTENANCE QBA MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT PURCHASE QBB MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT RENTAL QBC

10 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 WA BUILDING MATERIALS WAA AGGREGATE,SAND, GRAVEL WAB CEMENT, PREMIX CONCRETE WAC BRICKS AND BUILDING BLOCKS WAD PAVING SLABS & KERBSTONES WAE GUTTERING AND DRAIN DOWNPIPE WAF WINDOWS

10 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 UA DISPOSAL OF CONFIDENTIAL WASTE UB FIRE PROTECTION/FIRE FIGHTING UBA FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UBB FIRE BLANKETS UBC FIRE HOSES & FITTINGS UC FIRST AID UCA FIRST AID KITS UCB FIRST AID

25 Nov 2014: The University endeavours to conduct University Business in accordance with the Nolan Principles2 The Council is the principal executive body and policy making body of the University.

30 Mar 2015: This chapter is not currently available to download This chapter is currently being re-written and is unavailable In the interim, guidance may be found in the Purchasing guide This outlines the end-to-end journey for purchasing goods, works and

16 Apr 2024: The table lists common activities that are more likely to present a risk of non-payment and customer disputes.

25 Nov 2014: 21 Taxation 21.1 Heads of Departments shall ensure that their Department accounts correctly for VAT and where appropriate corporation tax. Where there is any doubt as to the correct VAT or tax treatment of a transaction, the Taxation Section must be

23 Dec 2022: Purpose of petty cash A petty cash float (normally up to a maximum of £100, unless the Director of Finance gives written consent to increase the limit) may be required by departments to defray minor expenses incurred by University employees on

17 Apr 2024: A supplier portal is an integrated online platform, shared by businesses and their vendors, used for submitting documents which can include contracts, electronic purchase orders, invoices for payment, and related information.

6 Sep 2021: The Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) has now moved into its design and implementation phase, having consulted with 1,450 staff members during its Discovery Phase and secured funding from the Planning and Resources Committee in April 2021.

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

9 Oct 2020: Throughout the summer and as we move into the autumn, the future of the University's approach to procurement and purchasing has evolved.

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

26 Mar 2024: It has already been established that budgets are an important method through which to monitor and control actual versus planned activity. However, to carry this out effectively it is important to spread the budget across the months of the financial

31 Mar 2021: Following an in-depth review of the University’s approach to procurement and purchasing, which analysed 25 departments demonstrating a breadth of subjects and spend, the Strategic Procurement and Purchasing (SPP) project has now launched.

17 Apr 2024: After an invoice has been issued it may sometimes be necessary to make a correction to it which will usually take the form of a credit memo (commonly referred to as credit notes).

15 Oct 2021: Policy The Finance Committee approve new legal structures and changes to existing structures for subsidiaries, joint ventures and branches. Procedure Departments should in the first instance forward details of any proposed change to the Head of

9 Apr 2015: The Non-Pay Expenditure section of the procedures manual provides guidance on: Supplier Database Processing suppliers' invoices Payments Foreign currency transactions Credit card procedures Month end tasks Petty cash

31 Mar 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview The Compliance chapter of the procedures manual explains the responsibilities of departmental staff regarding financial matters to ensure the University can comply with its statutory duties.

10 May 2024: Click on the image below to view a larger version. Latest version 01 May 2024

7 Apr 2015: Download this chapter in PDF format Overview Month-end procedures are tasks performed every month (or period) prior to and following the closedown of the relevant CUFS modules (e.g. the General Ledger).