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Aug 25, 2025

New Online Training: Tuition Waiver 101

Written by Maria Fister. A new online training course, Tuition Waiver 101, has been launched to help eligible employees navigate and use the Tuition Waiver Program. The self-paced course is designed to guide participants through the entire process, from establishing eligibility to submitting a waiver with confidence. Tuition Waiver Program Details The Tuition Waiver Program…
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Jul 29, 2025

New Trademark Licensing Training

Written by Maria Fister. Are you responsible for purchasing NC State branded merchandise or promotional items on behalf of your college, department or unit? A new learning opportunity is now available to help you make informed, compliant and brand-aligned purchasing decisions. The Office of Strategic Brand Management and Finance Division Education and Communications team have…
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Jun 24, 2025

Announcing the New Accounts Receivable Manual

Written by Maria Fister. The new Accounts Receivable Manual has been developed to provide guidance for non-student accounts and non-contracts and grants receivables. This comprehensive resource covers the invoicing, collection and reporting for accounts receivables within the Financial System Accounts Receivable (FSAR) module, as well as billing outside of the module. In pre-approved cases, divisions…
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May 28, 2025

SIM 101 Earns Quality Matters Certification

Written by Maria Fister. We are proud to announce that Supplier Information 101, one of the courses that is part of the Business Officer Academy, has achieved Quality Matters (QM) certification. Quality Matters is an organization globally recognized for leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. This certification signifies that…
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Apr 25, 2025

Unlock Your Potential with the Business Officer Academy

Written by Maria Fister. Investing in your growth isn’t just good for your career—it’s good for our whole organization. Professional development keeps your skills sharp, opens doors to new opportunities and boosts confidence in your role.  All of us in the Finance Division take professional development seriously. That’s why we developed the Business Officer Academy,…
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Mar 25, 2025

Journal Entry 101 Is Here!

Written by Maria Fister. The University Controller’s Office is excited to announce the launch of Journal Entry 101, the final course needed to complete the Finance Professional 1 certification program! This highly anticipated, self-paced online course is designed for colleges and departments that create financial transactions in the Financial System—especially those responsible for creating and…
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Feb 25, 2025

Announcing the Tuition Waiver Guide

Written by Kokeita Miller. Did you know that, as an employee of the UNC System, you are eligible for up to three tuition waivers per academic year? The Tuition Waiver Program provides an opportunity for eligible staff and faculty to have tuition waived for courses taken at University of North Carolina (UNC) System Institutions. Because there…
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Jan 27, 2025

Learning Finance: Manual Journal Entry Guide

Written by Maria Fister. The Journal Entry Guide has been rebranded to “Manual Journal Entry Guide” to make a distinction between manual and system-generated journal entries.  A manual journal entry is the record of a financial transaction recorded (entered) into the PeopleSoft Financial System.The detailed content of the guide has not changed, but there is…
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Dec 16, 2024

Learning Finance: Supplier Information 101

Written by Megan Catt. Procurement and Business Services is happy to announce the latest of its self-paced online courses: Supplier Information 101. This course was designed to help campus departments support their vendors during the supplier onboarding process. The more familiar campus initiators are with the onboarding process and system, the faster and more efficient…
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Dec 3, 2024

Learning Finance: Gifts vs. Grants vs. Contracts

Gifts, Grants and Contracts: What’s the difference and why does it matter? When it comes to receiving financial support, organizations often rely on a mix of gifts, grants and contracts. Each type of funding serves a unique purpose and comes with specific requirements, so it’s essential to understand these differences to ensure funds are managed…