Course Level: Advanced
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Published: 06/2021
In this course participants will learn how to create and process allocation codes and print pre-allocation financial reports. Participants will also learn how to utilize the multiple calculation methods available and how to create sequential allocation calculations. Various allocation reports will be discussed.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Create an Allocation code.
- Create an Allocation calculation.
- Process an Allocation calculation.
- Check the Allocation by running appropriate reports.
Course Level: Basic
Prerequisite: General Ledger Transaction Entry, MIP Fund Accounting Accounts Receivable Processing
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Attend this class to learn how to take advantage of advanced receivable features. This course focuses on using the Accounts Receivable Billing module. The Accounts Receivable Billing module seamlessly integrates with the Accounts Receivable Reporting module providing more options for reducing costs and improving service. Learn how to set up sales taxes, generate and print customer invoices, and prepare customer statements.
For additional training, and to learn more about daily processing tasks in the Accounts Receivable Reporting module, attend the “FA207 – MIP Fund Accounting Accounts Receivable Processing” course. To learn how to create your own customer statement formats attend the “FA226 – MIP Fund Accounting Forms Designer” course.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Create sales tax authorities and sales tax codes
- Apply sales taxes to taxable customers
- Print accounts receivable invoices
- Edit printed but unposted accounts receivable invoices
- Void posted accounts receivable invoices
Course Level: Basic
Prerequisites: General Ledger Transaction Entry
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two Hour Class
Published: 01/2024
In this course, we will discover three report categories for reporting on vendor
information: Vendor Lists, Vendor Payments, and Vendor Analysis. After learning how to use
these reports, we will apply that knowledge to troubleshoot two case studies. Finally, we will
review available tools to make corrections through lessons on copy and reverse and void
checks. Throughout the course, look for tips included to help you protect your organization
against fraud.
For additional training, and to learn more about daily processing tasks in the Accounts Payable module, attend the “FA205 – MIP Fund Accounting Accounts Payable Processing” course.
This course covers topics related to the following modules:
Accounts Payable
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Create reports for vendor information, payments, and analysis.
- Access the vendor balances form and use Accounts Payable Analysis reports to review vendor balances.
- Correct A/P transactions
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
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
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
Course Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Participants must install the MIP Fund Accounting DrillPoint Reporting module prior to class
Recommended Prerequisite: FA216 – MIP Fund Accounting Financial Statements
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 3
Three-Hour Class
MIP Fund Accounting DrillPoint Reporting provides additional reporting tools that leverage the familiar Microsoft Excel ® workbook. Attend this class to learn how to create, manage, and distribute fully customized and board-friendly financial reports. This course covers creating customized complex Excel based financial reports using your MIP Fund Accounting data. The use of templates, formatting, formulas, and drill-down access will be introduced using real world financial reports.
Note: MIP Fund Accounting DrillPoint Reporting is a separate module. To get the most from the training experience participants must install the module and be assigned Designer rights prior to class.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Create customized report templates
- Create basic financial reports
- Add formulas and calculated columns to reports
- Customize report formats and apply graphics to reports
- Apply drill
- down functionality to reports
- Distribute reports to end users
Course Level: Basic
Prerequisites: none
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 1
One-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024
This class covers how to reconcile General Ledger cash accounts with the corresponding bank statements. Participants will learn how to clear Checks/Vouchers, Deposits, and Other Cash Items. They will discover when to create, and how to clear Suspense Items. They will also explore information on the Summary page. The session concludes with a discussion of summary, detail, default, and customized reports.
Course Level: Intermediate
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 3
Three-Hour Class
Published: 01/2024
Budgets allow users to monitor fiscal performance and control expenditures. This session demonstrates the powerful tools available with the MIP Fund Accounting Budget Module. Participants will learn about budget versions and budget controls. You will create Budget worksheets utilizing an intuitive budget wizard. Learn how to modify, revise and transfer a completed budget worksheet. You will also practice monitoring budget amounts and creating budget reports.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Create multiple budget versions and assign a primary budget
- Establish appropriate budget controls
- Enter budget amounts
- Create and update budgets efficiently with the Budget Worksheet wizard
- Review budget performance and results
Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: General Ledger Transaction Entry attendance or general ledger transaction entry proficiency
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 2
Two-Hour Class
Encumbrances help you manage expenditures and control your budget. This course covers how to encumber funds, review balances, and liquidate encumbrances. You will learn the process of creating a manual encumbrance, checking available budget balances, and liquidating encumbrances manually and with an accounts payable invoice. You will also learn about important encumbrance reports.
For additional training, and to learn more about creating purchase orders and processing accounts payable, attend the “FA224 – MIP Fund Accounting Purchase Orders” and “FA205 – MIP Fund Accounting Accounts Payable Processing” courses.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Enter manual encumbrances
- Check encumbrance and budget balances while entering expenditure transactions
- Manually liquidate outstanding encumbrances
- Liquidate encumbrances while entering accounts payable invoices and cash disbursements
