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 Course Description: eDog Computer-Based Training
This online course is designed for both university central and VUMC employees who use eDog to generate and view General Ledger reports for their departments. This series of computer-based lessons covers the basics of accounting at Vanderbilt (center numbers and account numbers); generating pre-created reports in eDog (with particular attention to the MD091 report); and generating summary and detailed budget reports for your centers.
Delivery Format: Computer-based training
Objectives
After training, students will be able to:
  • Log into and navigate in eDog.
  • Generate reports in eDog.
  • Interpret report data as it applies to their center(s).
  • Complete the Electronic Signoff for monthly ledger review (this step applies to trainees who possess the eDog Transaction Approver privilege in addition to the eDog Viewer Privilege).
Audience
University and VUMC employees who are responsible for budget review and analysis and monthly ledger review and reconciliation.
Prerequisites
Required:
  • You must possess the eDog Viewer privilege before viewing this training. Otherwise, you will not be able to complete the steps described after viewing the training. Consult with your departmental privilege administrator or business officer for more information on obtaining this privilege.
Recommended:
  • Some experience with basic accounting principles like credits and debits.
Duration
Approximately 2 hours to complete all lessons.
Notes
The recommend order for completing online training is listed below.
Links to Lessons: (note that you will be prompted for your VUnet ID and ePassword before viewing the lessons)

    Business Process Training Lesson 1- Understanding Center Numbers:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/BusProc/BusProc.asp
    Business Process Training Lesson 2- Understanding Account Numbers:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/BusProc/BusProc.asp
    Business Process Training Lesson 3- Ledger Reports Overview:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/BusProc/BusProc.asp

    eDog Training Lesson 1- eDog Overview:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/eDog/Index.asp

    eDog Training Lesson 2- Getting Started:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/eDog/Index.asp

    eDog Training Lesson 3- Monthly Accounting Reports Tab:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/eDog/Index.asp

    eDog Training Lesson 4- Monthly Summary Data Tab:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/eDog/Index.asp

    eDog Training Lesson 5- Detailed Transaction Data Tab:
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/eDog/Index.asp

    eDog Training Lesson 7- Sign Off of GL Transactions Tab:
(Note that only eDog Transaction Approvers need to view this last lesson.)
https://finweb.mc.vanderbilt.edu/Support/VUOnly/Training/BusProc_FinSys/eDog/Index.asp

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