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Financial courses available Jan - June 2021

Jan 26, 2021

The following DFA classes are available from January 2021 through June 2021 and are open to any person interested in learning more about Cornell accounting/finance policies.

The IRS has issued standard mileage rates for 2021

Jan 04, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2021 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.

Winter break deadline reminders

Dec 04, 2020

To ensure processing before the end of the calendar year, certain items must be received in UBSC by specific dates.

COVID-19 Response: Handling changed, canceled, and unused airline tickets

Jun 26, 2020

DFA has issued guidelines for handling airfare charges for changed, canceled, or unused tickets due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

Changes to policy for collecting insurance certificates for purchase order vendors

May 27, 2020

Effective immediately, units no longer have to collect insurance certificates from purchase order vendors.

New system for reporting incoming wires and claiming unidentified receipts

May 26, 2020

A new system is being implemented for notifying Cash Management of expected incoming wire and electronic transfers and for claiming unidentified receipts.

Announcing new interim University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses

May 13, 2020

The University Policy Office announces the issuance of the new interim University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses, which replaces the previous policies 3.2, Travel Expenses and 3.3, Travel Expenses for Concur Users.

UBSC year-end processing deadlines

May 07, 2020

To ensure processing by fiscal year-end closing, process transactions by these deadlines.

New Class Available: KFSIDR 1040 - The Wonderful World of WebFin2

Apr 17, 2020

KFSIDR 1040 is a hands-on class is designed for accounting staff who need to review and monitor both transactional and summary level data at the individual account level.

COVID-19 Response: Changes in tracking expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak

Apr 02, 2020

We have revised our approach to use only the KFS project code CORONAV-20 for all expenses related to the outbreak, except as noted below. Begin using this project code immediately.

COVID-19 Response: Procuring research supplies during the laboratory shutdown

Mar 20, 2020

While Cornell responds to the COVID-19 emergency, we are allowing critical business-related purchases to be delivered to off-campus addresses.

COVID-19 Response: DFA’s coverage expectations

Mar 18, 2020

As President Pollack has issued the statement asking units to complete and implement emergency response plans by March 20, we in the Division of Financial Affairs (DFA) have completed our plans and have implemented remote work for as many of our staff members as possible as of Tuesday, March 17.

COVID-19 Response: Project code for tracking purchases related to the coronavirus outbreak

Mar 04, 2020

If you need to purchase products and services as a direct result of the coronavirus outbreak, please use the following project code: CORONAV-20.

The IRS has issued standard mileage rates for 2020

Jan 06, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Petty cash is available for small-dollar reimbursements for EHP, EHOB and CISER UBSC customers

Dec 12, 2019

Petty cash is available for small-dollar reimbursements for EHP, EHOB and CISER UBSC customers.

Issuance of New University Policy on Financial Internal Controls

Nov 20, 2019

The University Policy Office announces the issuance of University Policy 3.26, Financial Internal Controls. This policy is sponsored by Executive Vice President and CFO Joanne DeStefano, and administered through the Office of the University Controller.

Register now for the Accounting Certificate Program and more finance training courses

Aug 27, 2019

New and updated training courses are available, including the Accounting and Procurement certificate programs, starting this fall.

Learn more about e-SHOP at monthly webinars

Aug 26, 2019

Make the most of all that e-SHOP has to offer by attending one of Procurement and Payment Services’ monthly Zoom training webinars.

FY 2019 Year-End Processing Deadlines

May 21, 2019

The UBSC has established internal deadlines based on the most recent information from central university offices.

The IRS has issued standard mileage rates for 2019

Jan 09, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Introducing DFA Essentials online learning for finance training

Aug 28, 2018

These scaled-down versions of the in-classroom trainings can provide an overview of essential information on a particular subject area before they go to a class or serve as a review after attending a class.

Disapproval of Enroute Financial Processing and Labor Distribution e-docs

Jun 27, 2018

Certain Financial Processing and Labor Distribution e-docs that are enroute on/before June 30 but not approved by 9:00 p.m. on June 30 will be disapproved.

FY18 Year-End Biweekly Payroll Accrual

Jun 19, 2018

DFA will be processing a biweekly payroll accrual for seven days, June 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29, that must be accrued as a FY 2018 expenses.

2018 UBSC Year-End Deadlines

May 10, 2018

The UBSC has established internal year-end deadlines based on the most recent information we have received from central university offices.

Standard mileage rates for 2018 up from rates for 2017

Dec 18, 2017

The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2018 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

The UFSC has changed its name to UBSC

Sep 14, 2017

The University Financial Service Center (UFSC) has changed its name to the University Business Service Center (UBSC).

2017 Year-End deadlines

May 22, 2017

The UFSC has established internal deadlines based on the most recent information we have received from central university offices.

Training for the KFS 7 upgrade

Apr 07, 2017

Training options are available during the week before the upgrade to KFS 7. These webinars will be conducted via Zoom.

Open Seats for DFA Classes: April through June

Mar 30, 2017

Last chance to attend DFA classes for the school year (classes will resume in September 2017).

KFS is getting a facelift: Upgrade to KFS 7 to occur in April

Mar 30, 2017

On April 23, after a scheduled upgrade completes, KFS users will experience a new look and feel to the Kuali Financial System (KFS). The upgrade to KFS 7 will include usability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

2016 W-2 forms available in Workday January 17

Jan 13, 2017

2016 W-2s will be available in Workday beginning January 17, 2017.

2017 IRS standard mileage rates announced

Dec 16, 2016

The IRS has announced the standard mileage rates for 2017.

Extended outage for KFS, e-SHOP, Travel, Procurement Gateway and PCard Receipt Submission

Dec 01, 2016

KFS, e-SHOP, Travel, Procurement Gateway and PCard Receipt Submission will be unavailable for an extended period December 2-3, 2016.

UFSC closed afternoon of September 15

Sep 13, 2016

University Financial Service Center staff members will be attending a DFA staff meeting from 1:00-5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15. Our offices will be closed during that time, but will reopen on Friday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m.

2016 Year End Information

May 19, 2016

The UBSC has established internal deadlines based on the most recent information we have received from central university offices.

New feature added to the KFS Account e-doc

Mar 16, 2016

A new feature has been added to the Account e-doc that makes it very easy to see in one place any notes and attachments ever added to the account.

Procurement Gateway Update

Jan 05, 2016

With the campus-wide implementation of the new PCard Receipt Processing System (ImageNow), an enhancement has been made to the Procurement Gateway.

2016 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Announced

Jan 04, 2016

The IRS has announced 2016 Standard Mileage Rates for Business and Moving, effective January 1, 2016.

Year-end processing deadlines update

Jun 23, 2015

Year-end and gift-processing deadlines for the USAFSC.

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