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SmartStream Class Descriptions

Online tutorials are required, while the instructor led classes are optional.
Online Tutorials
Understanding the UDAK
This online tutorial is designed to provide all MUSC employees with an understanding of MUSC’s User Defined Accounting Key (UDAK) and its significance in their daily activities. Subjects covered include:
  • Understanding the benefits of the UDAK
  • Elements of the UDAK
  • How the UDAK is used in the SmartStream Financial System
Introduction to SmartStream Financials
Required web based tutorial that is intended to give users a overview of SmartStream. Subjects covered include:
  • Initial steps in getting started using SmartStream
  • Tools available to SmartStream Users
  • Creating Activity Lists
  • Activity windows for Inquiry users
  • Basic navigation tips
  • File Open searches
  • List of Contacts for SmartStream related questions
  • List of "How Tos
Accessing the Financial Reports
This online tutorial is designed to provide users how to access the Finance Applications on the Internet including the Financial Reports.
  • Describes how to use the MUSC Financial Report application that includes Available Balance, Month End Reports, Procurements Reports, and Fixed Asset Reports.
Instructor Led Classes
SmartStream Inquiry (1/2 Day Class)
This instructor led course is optional, and is intended for users who need more in depth inquiry practice using SmartStream. Subjects covered include:
  • Inquiry on each of the following windows: Chart of Accounts, Requisition, Requisition Approval Status, Purchase Order, Receipt Inquiry, Invoice, Account Balance, Account Balance List.
  • Complete and partial 'Drilldown' to demonstrate SmartStream's capability to navigate from one window to another.
  • discussion of the SmartStream tools
MS Access2003 for SmartStream Financials (1/2 Day Class)
This instructor led course will teach individuals how to create queries and reports based on the SmartStream financial tables using Access2003. Subjects covered include:
  • Attatching to the SmartStream tables
  • Creating basic queries using sort order and criteria.
  • Using multiple criteria and calculated fields
  • Exporting query results to Excel
  • Creating parameter queries.
  • Creating Reports using the Report Wizard
  • Modifying reports in the design view
Rollout Entry Training (OnSite training arranged through Systems and Procedures)
  • IIT's (For departments who receive revenue)
  • Requisitions
  • Receivers
  • Blanket Releases

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