SIUC Accounting Services

The Accounting Services Department offers training sessions on various business related topics. These topics include an Introduction to Accounting Services, 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 between one and two hours and are held at Thalman Hall in Room 108 unless otherwise noted.

Starting in July 2011 the Fixed Asset Accounting class will be presented in a PowerPoint presentaion available on the Fixed Asset Accounting tab above.

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 October 23, 2012 9:00AM January 22, 2013 9:00AM April 9, 2013 9:00AM 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 Tagging equipment Changes to equipment inventory Annual Equipment Verification	Online Presentation The Fixed Asset Accounting training is now being presented online. Please follow the link below to view the PowerPoint presentation or select the downloadable PDF version for future viewing with Adobe Acrobat.
	Fixed Asset Accounting PowerPoint Training Fixed Asset Accounting Downloadable PDF
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.

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 October 24, 2012 9:00AM January 23, 2013 9:00AM April 10, 2013 9:00AM 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