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AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities AR160 Accounts Receivable Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities University of Michigan Shared Services 1

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 2 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Overview Today, we will discuss information for the retained organization relating to Accounts Receivable processes. After completing this course, Retained Unit Accounts Receivable Associates will be able to: –Understand the unit roles and responsibilities –Describe how to handle cash, checks, customer/sponsor calls –Explain which funds can have billing activity –Know how to run the monthly statement reports –Understand the unit role in the collection process –Discuss best practices 3

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Introduction 4 Let’s Discuss…. How many people have already or plan to attend AR 150? Has anyone started using the new AR templates or tried inputting test information? If so, do you have any comments to share with this class?

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 5 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Objectives After completing this lesson, you will be able to: –Understand what service support is provided by the SSC –Identify which AR processes will be performed in the unit and which will be performed by the SSC –Recognize which invoices are eligible for payment via credit card 6

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Topics 7 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities SSC AR Services & Information SSC AR Services Provided –General Receivables (GR) invoice processing –GR invoice collection –Sponsored Programs (SP) sponsor form reporting, cost share reporting, invoice creation and processing –SP invoice collection –Check and credit card payment identification and processing –ACH, wire, lockbox identification and processing 8 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities SSC AR Services & Information Information to Note –Unit receives revenue on SOA (Statement of Activity) at invoice processing –Revenue on SOA does not indicate payment has been received –Only General Receivable & Various Sponsor Sponsored Agreement invoices $10K or under are eligible for payment from customer via credit card payment method –2.7% credit card processing fee of total transaction amount charged to unit 9 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities SSC AR Services & Information 10 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage Information to Note –If unit is made aware of electronic funds transfer to U-M bank account, notify SSC at and provide shortcode and/or project and account code –If vendor requires electronic payment paperwork be filled out, forward to SSC for completion with help from Treasury when necessary. this paperwork to

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities SSC AR Services & Information 11 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage Information to Note –Payments for non-invoiced activity: vendor should be instructed to include ShortCode, and the project/grant number on transmission to bank. –If unit is looking for funds that should have arrived and been applied to unit shortcode, to inquire about the payment. Please provide details you have regarding the payment

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities SSC AR Services & Information 12 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage Information to Note –SSC AR will reach out individually to units regarding unallocated payments if research indicates the payment may belong to a specific unit. –In the future, each unit will be asked to appoint one or two people per unit to be responsible for receiving and reviewing an unallocated list of payments.

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Maintain General Customer Records 13 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage Maintain general customer records – unit responsibilities –Run query to determine if customer already exists, if does not exist complete general customer upload form. – general customer upload to SSC –Notify SSC of any customer address/contact info changes

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Record General Receivable 14 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage Record general receivable – unit responsibilities –Compile billing source data –Complete general invoice form – general invoice form to SSC –Work with SSC if errors occur during bill upload process

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Manage and Process Collections 15 SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage Manage & process collections – unit responsibilities –Work with SSC when dispute arises –Determine if past due receivable should be sent to collection agency or write-off

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 16 Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Checkpoint 1.Only General Receivable & Various Sponsor Sponsored Agreement invoices $10K or under are eligible for payment from the customer via the credit card payment method. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 17 Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Checkpoint 1.Only General Receivable & Various Sponsor Sponsored Agreement invoices $10K or under are eligible for payment from the customer via the credit card payment method. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 18 Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Checkpoint 2.Revenue on SOA indicates payment has been received. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 19 Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Checkpoint 2.Revenue on SOA indicates payment has been received. State whether True or False. a.True b.False – Revenue on SOA does not indicate payment has been received. This indicates the invoice was processed.

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 20 Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Checkpoint 3.The SSC provides services for Sponsored Programs invoice collection. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 21 Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Checkpoint 3.The SSC provides services for Sponsored Programs invoice collection. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilities Summary –Understand what service support is provided by the SSC –Identify which AR processes will be performed in the unit and which will be performed by the SSC –Recognize which invoices are eligible for payment via credit card 22 Having completed this lesson, you should now be able to: SSC AR services & information Maintain general customer records Record general receivable Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 23 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Objectives After completing this lesson, you will be able to: –Identify unit tasks for various check and customer call scenarios 24

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 25 Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Topics Check received scenario Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 26 Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Check Received Scenario Scenario Unit Task Unit receives check for invoice processed by SSC. The unit can call the SSC or can refer to unit narrative called Receiving Payment in the unit that provides the step by step procedure for depositing a check to the AR chartfields. Check deposited by unit to Accounts Receivable chartfields Call SSC or refer to unit narrative for instructions on how to deposit the check immediately to the AR chartfields. Check received scenario Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 27 Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Check Received Scenario Customer calls the unit regarding an invoice Direct the customer to call SSC number listed on the invoice or send an to the address listed on the invoice. Check received scenario Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Scenario Unit Task

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 28 Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Check Received Scenario Notify the SSC Unit receives information relating to an invoice, invoice payments or a customer issue Check received scenario Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Scenario Unit Task

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 29 1.What should the unit do if it receives a check for an invoice processed by the SSC? Check all that apply. a.Call SSC for instructions on how to deposit the check immediately b.Send check to SSC so SSC can deposit c.Deposit check to Accounts Receivable ChartFields d. Void the check Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Knowledge Checkpoint

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 30 1.What should the unit do if it receives a check for an invoice processed by the SSC? Check all that apply. a.Call SSC for instructions on how to deposit the check immediately b.Send check to SSC so SSC can deposit c.Deposit check to Accounts Receivable ChartFields d. Void the check Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Knowledge Checkpoint

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities –Identify unit tasks for various check and customer call scenarios 31 Having completed this lesson, you should now be able to: Lesson 2 Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls Summary Check received scenario Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 32 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Objectives 33 After completing this lesson, you will be able to: –Understand which fund to use for different types of external customer billings

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Topics 34 Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 35 Use these funds for external customer billings –Fund 10000: General Fund –Fund 20000: Sponsored Federal –Fund 25000: Sponsored Non Federal –Fund 30000: Gift Fund –Fund 40000: Designated Fund –Fund 50000: Auxiliary Fund Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 36 Fund 10000: General Fund –No external revenue allowed in this fund except for non-degree student revenue at account –Can bill an external entity, but only to recoup expenses incurred in general fund –The payment would offset the expense and therefore that billing would be processed against an expense account rather than a revenue account Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 37 Fund 20000: Sponsored Federal –Billings against this fund will be processed by the SSC Billing Team per the terms of the agreement provided by the Sponsored Programs Office and assistance from the unit when necessary Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 38 Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Fund 25000: Sponsored Non-Federal –Billings against this fund will be processed by the SSC Billing Team per the terms of the agreement provided by the Sponsored Programs Office and assistance from the unit when necessary

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 39 Fund 30000: Gift Fund –Generally there are no billings against this fund unless to recoup expenses incurred on this fund relating to an external entity. Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 40 Fund 40000: Designated Fund –Can bill customers for departmental activity –No recharge revenue/billing allowed Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Fund Invoicing Rules 41 Fund 50000: Auxiliary Fund –Can bill customers for departmental activity –No recharge revenue/billing allowed Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 42 Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Knowledge Checkpoint 1.Which fund should be used for gifts? Choose the correct answer. a.Fund b.Fund c.Fund d.Fund 30000

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 43 Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Knowledge Checkpoint 1.Which fund should be used for gifts? Choose the correct answer. a.Fund b.Fund c.Fund d.Fund 30000

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 3 Fund Specific Invoicing Rules Summary 44 Fund invoicing rules Customer call scenario Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Having completed this lesson, you should now: –Understand which fund to use for different types of external customer billings

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 45 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Objectives After completing this lesson, you will be able to: –Understand how to run various monthly AR reports –Identify the options for running Statement of Receivables and Aging Reports –Recognize the criteria for running monthly reports 46

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Topics 47 Running Monthly Reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Statement of Receivables Reports 48 There are three options for running Statement of Receivable and Aging Reports: –M-Pathways –Business Objects –M-Reports Note: M-Pathways and M-Reports is updated daily. Business Objects is updated weekly. Running Monthly Reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Statement of Receivables Reports 49 Running Monthly Reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Select criteria for running report: –Project Grant –Fund/Department /Program

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Statement of Receivables Reports 50 Running Monthly Reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage –For instructions on the fields and how to read the Aging Report or the Statement of Receivables Report, click below to download the MyLINC documents that provide this information –Statement of Receivables Report Field DescriptionsStatement of Receivables Report Field Descriptions –Aging Detail Report Field DescriptionsAging Detail Report Field Descriptions

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 51 Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Knowledge Checkpoint 1.M-Pathways is updated weekly while Business Objects is updated daily. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 52 Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Knowledge Checkpoint 1.M-Pathways is updated weekly while Business Objects is updated daily. State whether True or False. a.True b.False – M-Pathways is updated daily. Business Objects is updated weekly.

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 4 Monthly Reports Summary –Understand how to run various monthly AR reports –Identify the options for running Statement of Receivables reports –Recognize the criteria for running monthly reports 53 Having completed this lesson, you should now: Statement of receivables reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 54 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Objectives 55 After completing this lesson, you will be able to: –Be familiar with the collection process and division of responsibility with the SSC

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Topics 56 Tasks & expectations Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 57 SSC provides all collections services and involves unit to resolve issues and questions as necessary. Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Tasks & Expectations Tasks & expectations Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 58 Unit refers customer calls & interactions information to SSC. Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Tasks & Expectations Tasks & expectations Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 59 If collection by SSC is not successful, the unit will have the option to send the invoice to an external agency or write it off. Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Tasks & Expectations Tasks & expectations Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 60 Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Tasks & Expectations Tasks & expectations Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Unit will make final decision on course of action.

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 61 Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Knowledge Checkpoint 1.SSC provides all collections services and involves unit to resolve issues and questions as necessary. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 62 Lesson 5 Collection Process Roles Knowledge Checkpoint 1.SSC provides all collections services and involves unit to resolve issues and questions as necessary. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 5 Collection Process Rules Summary 63 Having completed this lesson, you should now: –Be familiar with the collection process and division of responsibility with the SSC Tasks & expectations Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Course Agenda 64 Course Introduction1. Roles and Responsibilities2. Checks and Customer/Sponsor Calls3. Fund Specific Invoicing Rules4. Monthly Reports5. Collection Process Roles6. Accounts Receivable Best Practices for UnitCourse SummaryCourse Evaluation

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Objectives 65 After completing this lesson, you will be able to: –Identify several best practices for AR processes

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Topics 66 Best practice examples Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Best Practice Examples 67 Process invoices in a timely manner through SSC Best practice examples Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 68 Aggregate small dollar amount charges incurred during a month into a single invoice if possible Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Best Practice Examples Best practice examples Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Best Practice Examples 69 Review Statement of Receivables Report and Aging Report monthly Best practice examples Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Best Practice Examples 70 Refer invoice related inquiries to SSC Best practice examples Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 71 Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Knowledge Checkpoint 1.Invoice related inquiries should be referred to the SSC. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 72 Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Knowledge Checkpoint 1.Invoice related inquiries should be referred to the SSC. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Lesson 6 Best Practices for Units Summary 73 Best practice examples Aging reports Information received scenario Manage & process collections General billing coverage Having completed this lesson, you should now: –Be able to identify several best practices for AR processes

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Well done! You’ve completed the material in this course. You should now be able to: –Understand the unit roles and responsibilities –Describe how to handle cash, checks, customer/sponsor calls –Explain which funds can have billing activity –Know how to run the monthly statement reports –Understand the unit role in the collection process –Discuss best practices 74 Course Summary

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 75 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 1.SSC AR Services provides the following services. Check all that apply. –Sponsored Programs (SP) sponsor form reporting, cost share reporting, invoice creation and processing –General Receivable (GR) and SP invoice processing and collection –Vendor maintenance and voucher creation in M-Pathways –ACH, wire, lockbox identification and processing

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 76 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 1.SSC AR Services provides the following services. Check all that apply. –Sponsored Programs (SP) sponsor form reporting, cost share reporting, invoice creation and processing –General Receivable (GR) and SP invoice processing and collection –Vendor maintenance and voucher creation in M-Pathways –ACH, wire, lockbox identification and processing

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 77 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 2.The Designated Fund can be used to bill customers for departmental activity. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 78 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 2.The Designated Fund can be used to bill customers for departmental activity. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 79 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 3.Business Objects is the only option for running Statement of Receivable reports. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 80 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 3.Business Objects is the only option for running Statement of Receivable reports. State whether True or False. a.True b.False – Report can be run in Business Objects, M-Pathways and M- Reports

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 81 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 4.If collection by SSC is not successful, the unit will have the option to send an invoice to the external collection agency or to write off the amount. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 82 AR160 Money, Process and Payments Knowledge Assessment 4.If collection by SSC is not successful, the unit will have the option to send an invoice to the external collection agency or to write off the amount. State whether True or False. a.True b.False

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities 83 Questions? For SSC Accounts Receivable questions, contact Jamie Zawistowski at For AST project related questions, please contact

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Next Steps –Course Evaluation Training Materials –Materials used in this presentation are posted in MyLINC 84

AR160 AR Reporting, Best Practices and Unit Responsibilities Congratulations! You have successfully completed the course! AR150 Using AR Templates 85