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System Government Costing - Service Activity Basics Certification Course
Service Activity Basics
The Service Activity Basics (SAB) certificate course is a web-based, self-paced training program related to managing service and storeroom activities. The course covers various topics and moves beyond the Introduction to Self-Supporting Funds and Managing Self-Supporting Funds training courses. You will also learn about specific rate components and considerations related to service rates. The course is self-paced and allows you to work through the training one lesson at a time at your own convenience and only takes 3-4 hours to complete.
Requirement for Establishing a 3E Self-Supporting Fund
In addition to being beneficial for everyone, both the Financial Manager and the Rate Calculation Contact must complete the Service Activity Basics certificate course prior to establishment a new 3E self-supporting fund. Additionally, the Rate Calculation Contact must complete the Service Activity Advanced certificate within six months of fund creation.
SAA is a cohort-based, instructor-led course that provides hands-on experience with rate templates, allocations, fund balance adjustments, and compliance requirements. Together, SAB and SAA ensure proper training for managing 3E funds, and personnel with existing funds are strongly encouraged to complete both programs.
What You'll Learn
SAB consists of 8 modules:
- Service Centers
- Accounting Practices
- Identify Risks
- Allowable/Unallowable Expenses
- Depreciation
- Internal/External Rate
- Over/Under Recovery
- Determine Bas
Additional Resources
Before taking the course, you might benefit from reading up on the following resources:
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