All,
The UT Concur Travel Team will be offering training on specific topics in November. All sessions will be recorded and posted at Learn More About Concur and are eligible for HR128 credit. You can enroll by visiting the Concur Topics area of the K@TE learning management system; Zoom details, including the password, will be provided in the confirmation email.
Please contact the UTC Accounting Services Travel Dept if you have questions. Thank you!
Maggie Hall
Accounting Coordinator, UTC Accounting Services / Travel
Travel Card Troubleshooting ** New **
Cardholders will learn about appropriate card management, including common decline reasons and the benefits of Bank of America’s Global Card Access features.
Wednesday, November 2 at 2 pm
Travel Card Transaction Management ** New **
Cardholders will learn best practices for managing travel card transactions to avoid lingering pending transactions, address future travel expenses and recommendations for timely reconciliation.
Wednesday, November 9 at 2 pm
Traveling for the University
An overview of University’s FI0705 – Travel policy and resources available to ensure travelers are compliant with state and federal laws and regulations, as well as safeguard efficient use of university funds. 1.5 hours
Monday, November 14 at 10:30 am
Travel Card Overview
Open to any individual interested in learning about the University’s Travel Card Program and how it can reduce the out-of-pocket burden for employees, guests, and students who travel on behalf of the university.
Monday, November 14 at 2:00 pm
Booking Travel with World Travel
Travelers and delegates interested in using the Concur Travel (booking) service provided by World Travel. In this session, attendees will realize the benefits of using Travel and the basics of arranging travel.
Monday, November 14 at 3:30 pm
In-state Travel
Travelers or delegates processing expenses for in-state travel will learn how to claim expenses for day, overnight and mileage only trips, including when and how to claim a travel allowance.
Tuesday, November 15 at 9:30 am
Out-of-state Travel
Travelers or delegates will learn when and how to submit requests for out-of-state travel and claim (out-of-pocket and travel card) expenses, as well as when and how to claim a travel allowance.
Tuesday, November 15 at 11 am
International Travel
Travelers and delegates will learn the technical approach for submitting a request to travel and claiming expenses, as well as hear from participating campus international offices on campus-specific procedures. 1.5 hours
Tuesday, November 15 at 2 pm
Conference Travel
Travelers and delegates will learn the details of preparing for conference travel, including collecting required documentation, requesting approval and guidance on claiming expenses.
Wednesday, November 16 at 9:30 am
Requesting and Managing Cash Advances
While the UT Travel Card is the University’s recommendation for offsetting out-of-pocket expenses, there are specific scenarios and campus philosophies that are best met by requesting a cash advance prior to travel. Join this session to learn about these scenarios, how to request an advance, manage advances for group travel, and how to return an unused advance.
Wednesday, November 16 at 11 am
Exceptions to Policy, What They Are and Are Not ** New **
Travel expenses that do not adhere to university policy, must be submitted as an exception. However, not all expenses that trigger a compliance alert are true exceptions to policy. Join the policy experts to learn about exceptions and how to resolve non-exception alerts.
Wednesday, November 16 at 2 pm
Resolving Alerts: Lodging Focused
While lodging is a frequently claimed expense, creating the report line item can be challenging with unique lodging scenarios, receipt itemizations and built in compliance based on University travel policy.
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm
Guest Travelers
Intended for individuals tasked with managing travel for guests to the University, including non-employed students and designated guest travelers. This session will discuss aspects of managing guest travelers and demonstrations will cover onboarding and managing guests via IRIS in preparation for booking and processing travel in Concur. 1.5 hours
Thursday, November 17 at 9:30 am
Centrally Held Cardholder How-To
Intended for travel cardholders using their assigned card to facilitate travel for others, such as guest travelers. This session reviews the process for reconciling travel card transactions using the appropriate expense item types, attaching supporting documentation and resolving alerts.
Thursday, November 17 at 2 pm
Group Travel
Intended for travel entry professionals (delegates) processing travel for student or employee groups. This session will discuss creating bulk requests, tracking submissions, benefits of a travel card and tips on processing expenses.
Thursday, November 17 at 3:30 pm
Allocating Expenses ** New **
Travelers and delegates will learn how to charge a single item or group of expenses to a different account using the Allocation function, including known ‘gotchas’ on rounding and how to confirm allocation amounts.
Wednesday, November 30 at 2 pm
Resolving Alerts: Travel Allowance Itineraries & Per Diem ** New **
When claiming lodging and/or meals per diem, a Travel Allowance is required for compliance validation. This session will review best practices for completing an itinerary and how to address compliance alerts.
Wednesday, December 7 at 2 pm