SIUC Accounting Services

The Accounting Services Department offers training sessions on various business related topics. These topics include an Introduction to Accounting Services, Fixed Asset Accounting, Grant and Contract Accounting, and an Introduction to SQL Using Golden®. The classes are structured for new fiscal officers, delegates, business managers or anyone who is interested in this information.

All classes generally last two hours and are held at Thalman Hall in Room 108 unless otherwise noted.

Introduction to Accounting Services
Class Description Overview of office and contacts Web site E-forms Basic introduction to AIS How to read reports Account inquiry Questions and answers	Date/Time March 4, 2008 9:00AM May 28, 2008 1:30PM September 11, 2008 9:00AM December 3, 2008 1:30PM Click here to register
	PowerPoint Slides
Target audience: New fiscal officers, delegates, business managers or anyone who is interested in a general overview of the financial accounting system. Length of class: Two hours

Fixed Asset Accounting
Class Description Overview of general property procedures How to transfer property Annual verification AIS Fixed Asset Managerial Inquiry responsibility How to run reports	Date/Time March 6, 2008 9:00AM May 22, 2008 1:30PM September 10, 2008 9:00AM December 4, 2008 1:30AM Click here to register
	PowerPoint Slides
Target audience: New fiscal officers, delegates, business managers or anyone who is interested in a general overview of fixed asset accounting or wants to obtain the AIS Fixed Asset Managerial Inquiry responsibility. Length of class: Two hours

Grant and Contract Accounting
Class Description Overview of grant and contract section Introduction of staff Accounting procedures Basic introduction to AIS How to read reports Account inquiry Questions and answers	Date/Time March 5, 2008 9:00AM May 20, 2008 1:30PM September 9, 2008 9:00AM December 2, 2008 1:30PM Click here to register
	Powerpoint Slides
Target audience: New fiscal officers, delegates, business managers or anyone who is interested in a general overview of grant and contract accounting. Length of class: Two hours

Introduction to SQL Using Golden®
Class Description Overview of AIS reporting access Location of financial data Introduction to RPT (reporting database) Understanding how financial data is stored SQL How to access tables and views How to compile financial data How to get the most out of a basic query	Date/Time Offered as needed Click here if interested
	Powerpoint Slides
Target audience: Anyone who is interested in retrieving custom financial data from AIS. No prior SQL or programming experience is needed. Length of class: Two hours