FA217 – MIP Fund Accounting Advanced Financial Statements

Course Level: Advanced
Recommended Prerequisite: FA216 – MIP Fund Accounting Financial Statements
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 3
Three-Hour Class
Published: 02/2024

Attend this class to take your financial reporting skills to the next level. This course covers the creation of complex financial statements. The use of segment substitution, report groups, segment substitution with report groups, and column subtotals will be introduced in various FAS 117 required financial statements. Creating custom charts and graphs is also discussed.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Incorporate segment substitution into custom financial statements
  • Incorporate report groups into custom financial statements
  • Create columnar based financial statements and incorporate subtotals
  • Create FAS 117 compliant financial statements
  • Create a GASB 34 Statement of Activities

FA216 – MIP Fund Accounting Financial Statements

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Reporting attendance or reporting proficiency
Recommended Prerequisites:
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024

This course builds on the skills learned in Reporting while focusing on creating basic financial statements. This course will train users how to take advantage of the quick financial statements and default financial statements features. You will also learn how to create basic custom financial statements. The course will also cover custom columns, report groups, and the drill-down analyzer.

For additional training, and to learn more about reports and financial statements, attend the “FA217 – MIP Fund Accounting Advanced Financial Statements” course.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Print quick financial statements
  • Set up and print default financial statements
  • Create custom financial statement formats
  • Create custom financial reports
  • Apply report groups and custom columns to reports
  • Analyze financial data with the drill-down analyzer

FA215 – MIP Fund Accounting Reporting

Course Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024

One of the key requirements of accounting software is the ability to retrieve and view your data the way it makes sense to you. MIP Fund Accounting provides unique and powerful reporting tools that allow you to do just that. This course provides an overview of reporting capabilities and structure. You will participate in hands-on activities that will familiarize you with using default reports and creating your own custom reports.

For additional training, and to learn more about reports and financial statements, attend the “FA216 – MIP Fund Accounting Financial Statements” and “FA217 – MIP Fund Accounting Advanced Financial Statements” courses.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Identify the information available in List, Transaction, and Analysis reports
  • Use Navigator to quickly access your favorite reports
  • View and print default reports
  • Modify the content and design of reports
  • Filter reports for specific information
  • Define date selections for reports

FA204 – MIP Fund Accounting General Ledger Activities

Course Level: Basic
Prerequisites: General Ledger Transaction Entry
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024

This course covers general ledger activities using the General Ledger module. Focus will be on the online Check Writing and Receipt Writing features. Participants will learn how to void checks, copy/reverse sessions and edit system-generated checks. Also covered are the procedures for closing the fiscal year.

FA203 – MIP Fund Accounting General Ledger Transaction Entry

Course Level: Basic
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 3
Three-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024

This course covers the basic transaction entry process using the General Ledger module. Focus will be on entering normal cash receipt and cash disbursement entries, and using each auxiliary button.

Participants will also learn how to change session information, access offset and distribution codes, enter beginning balances and year-end adjustments, plus create default transaction reports.

FA202 – MIP Fund Accounting Admin & Setup

Course Level: Basic
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Published: 02/2024

This course begins with the Accounting system setup in Administration. Participants will learn how to set up their accounting, organization and workstation preferences. Participants will be introduced to the table-driven chart of accounts structure and the different segments used in the training database.

FA201 – MIP Fund Accounting System Administration

Course Level: Basic
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 3
Three-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024

This course is designed for the administrator responsible for system management. It addresses database management, housekeeping and security in the Administration system. The class covers how to create and manage an organizational database as well as how to set up users and grant security rights to the Administration, Accounting and Payroll systems.

FA275 – MIP Fund Accounting Core LW

Course Level: Basic

Prerequisites: We recommend a general understanding of product navigation.

Advanced Preparation: None

Instructional Method: Group Internet Based

Training Guide Format: Digital Online/Offline

Recommended CPE Credits: 19

Three Day Class

Published: 8/2020

This intensive 3-day Live Webcast course focuses on primary financial activities, providing a strong foundation for new customers and a broad understanding for more experienced customers. This course is ideal for accounts payable professionals, staff accountants, and the hands-on Chief Financial Officer.

You will learn core features of the general ledger, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, budget, and reporting modules. Study topics include creating and maintaining chart of account codes, processing and correcting accounts payable and general ledger transactions, creating and monitoring budgets, and reconciling bank accounts. You will also learn how to use the powerful built-in reporting tools to create reports and perform analysis.

By the end of the class, you will be able to:

  • Set up accounting administration (chart of accounts, auto-functions, organization preferences, etc.).
  • Setup, process and troubleshoot accounts payable.
  • Enter general ledger transactions, close fiscal years and adjust closed year balances.
  • Reconcile cash accounts.
  • Enter and adjust budgets.
  • Understand basic reporting functions

Registration for this course includes a full featured digital guide. You will be provided instructions and a key to your digital guide prior to class. Please consider the environment before printing your digital guide.

Class is held each day from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT. A one hour lunch break is included.

FA275 – MIP Fund Accounting Core LW

Course Level: Basic

Prerequisites: We recommend a general understanding of product navigation.

Advanced Preparation: None

Instructional Method: Group Internet Based

Training Guide Format: Digital Online/Offline

Recommended CPE Credits: 19

Three Day Class

Published: 8/2020

This intensive 3-day Live Webcast course focuses on primary financial activities, providing a strong foundation for new customers and a broad understanding for more experienced customers. This course is ideal for accounts payable professionals, staff accountants, and the hands-on Chief Financial Officer.

You will learn core features of the general ledger, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, budget, and reporting modules. Study topics include creating and maintaining chart of account codes, processing and correcting accounts payable and general ledger transactions, creating and monitoring budgets, and reconciling bank accounts. You will also learn how to use the powerful built-in reporting tools to create reports and perform analysis.

By the end of the class, you will be able to:

  • Set up accounting administration (chart of accounts, auto-functions, organization preferences, etc.).
  • Setup, process and troubleshoot accounts payable.
  • Enter general ledger transactions, close fiscal years and adjust closed year balances.
  • Reconcile cash accounts.
  • Enter and adjust budgets.
  • Understand basic reporting functions

Registration for this course includes a full featured digital guide. You will be provided instructions and a key to your digital guide prior to class. Please consider the environment before printing your digital guide.

Class is held each day from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT. A one hour lunch break is included.

FA276 – MIP Fund Accounting Admin. & Financial Reporting LW

Course Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: FA275 – MIP Fund Accounting Core Workshop or at least six months experience working with transactions and reports.

Advanced Preparation: None

Instructional Method: Group Internet Based

Training Guide Format: Digital Online/Offline

Recommended CPE Credits: 13

Two-Day Class

Published: 8/2020

Building on the topics discussed in the Core Accounting workshop, this advanced 2-day Live Webcast course is ideal for Controllers or Chief Financial Officers responsible for high level administrative tasks and advanced financial reporting. Topics discussed in this course include: accounting administration, general ledger, and general reporting, a deep dive into financial statements, and advanced financial statement features, and fiscal year closing activities.

By the end of the class, you will be able to:

  • Create and modify an organization.
  • Set up attachments.
  • Create fraud prevention notifications.
  • Manage your database.
  • Set up and maintain user and security.
  • Create and run financial statements.
  • Utilize advanced reporting functions.

To get the most from this course we recommend that customers first take the FA275 – MIP Fund Accounting Core Workshop or have at least six months experience working with a variety of transactions and creating custom reports.

Registration for this course includes a full featured digital guide. You will be provided instructions and a key to your digital guide prior to class. Please consider the environment before printing your digital guide.

Class is held each day from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT. A one hour lunch break is included.