FAMIS - Training and Security

The Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS) is used exclusively by
The Texas A&M University System. FAMIS is an accounting system that responds to financial regulations applicable to educational institutions, in particular to the members of The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS).

All FAMIS programs access a common database that allows many different users to view and update identical information. FAMIS users can be given access to numerous on-line accounting functions.

Please call Gwen Tucker, 979/862-2245 for more information.

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Texas A&M AgriLife On-Line Training

• Canopy 101: Introduction to Canopy *
  This class is a required overview designed to help you learn the basics of Canopy.

• Departmental Budget Request (DBR) *
  This online training defines when and how to create, revise and route the DBR document. This online training defines when and how to create, revise and route the DBR document.

• Disbursements Training*
  Upon successful completion of this course the participant will have an understanding of the general policies and procedures associated with the disbursement of funds. This course is required for all FAMIS document creators/signers and purchasing card Pathyway Net reallocators. Training is also recommended for any user involved in the Purchasing process.

• FAMIS 101: Introduction to FAMIS
  This course is required for all FAMIS users. Covered in this course is FAMIS Security, Logging on/off, and Navigating FAMIS Screens.
  
  
• FAMIS 102: Purchasing Overview
  This course is required for all users with update access to FAMIS Purchasing and is recommended for any user involved in the Purchasing process, The basic concepts of the On-line FAMIS Purchasing module are covered.
  
  
• Purchasing Card Training
  This training will provide the information necessary to use the Purchasing Card within the Purchasing Card Program Guidelines and must be completed prior to applying for the Purchasing Card. Please use enrollment key procard2007.
  
  
• Travel Training*
  This course is designed to provide the traveler and the person preparing travel vouchers with basic guidelines for traveling using state and local funds. Please consult the travel website http://agfiscal.tamu.edu/travel/default.htm for more detailed information. Contact names and numbers are listed on the site if you have any questions." Please use enrollment key travel08, after completion, clicking on the certificate link will send an automatic notification of completion.
  
  

* If you have not already created an account with extension development courses,
please click here.

updated August 27, 2008