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eCommerce:
Discussion: The ability to process payment cards through a merchant account, eChecks, or other similar payment methods, via the internet as payment for goods or services rendered by the department, utilizing computer software and/or a third party payment application.

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eCommerce Topics

eCommerce Forms

| eCommerce Dept Site | Credit Card Compliancy Ruld 07/18/08 | Policy 3-070 Payment Card Acceptance | eCommerce Definitions | eCommerce OnLine Learning (coming soon) | eCommerce Self Help Guides | eCommerce Forms | UPAY Credit Card Detail Help | Ask Us eCommerce |
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Effort Reporting:
Discussion: Effort allocation and certification at the University is required by the federal government and other awarding agencies. It is the responsibility of the University, its departments and individual employees to ensure compliance with effort reporting requirements which includes the appropriate budgeting, charging and certification of effort.

The federal government requires an effort reporting system. The University of Utah has established Personal Activity Reporting (PAR) for exempt employees and a time and attendance system for hourly employees as a means of satisfying these requirements.

| PAR Rule (October) 2008 | PAR Rule (Original) | Effort Reporting (PAR) Training | Policy 3-020 Effort Reporting | Ask Us Management Accounting |
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Employee Awards:
Discussion: Employee awards are taxable wages except for certain exceptions of nominal value.

| Full Requirements | Ask Us Tax Services |
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Employee Education Benefits:
Discussion: Employee education may be provided as a tax free benefit if the education, reimbursement and or payment meets IRS requirements and University Policy 5-305.  Human Resources determines eligibility for the University’s tuition reduction plan.  Tax Services determines eligibility for the working condition fringe benefit employee education.

| Full Requirements | University Policy 5-305 | Ask Us Tax Services |
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Encumbrance:
Discussion: A financial obligation for which payment has not yet been made.  Encumbrances usually result from the submission of a Purchase Order (PO) or an ePaf for salary obligations.

| Ask Us Purchasing | Ask Us General Accounting |
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Endowment & Investment:
Discussion: Coming Soon!

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Endowment & Investment Topics

Endowment & Investment Topics Forms

| Procedure (Earnings) | Dept Site | Ask Us Endowment & Investment |
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Endowment Market Report:
Discussion: Coming Soon!

| Endowment Market Report Help | Ask Us Endowment & Investment |
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ePAF:
Discussion: Coming Soon!

| Components |
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Equipment, Security & Accountability:
Discussion: Coming Soon!

| Rule | Ask Us Property |
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Ethical Code of Conduct:
Discussion: Please refer to the President’s letter and associated Code of Conduct Handbook.

| President’s Letter & Code of Conduct Handbook |
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Exchange Fees (Airfare):
Discussion: Exchange policies vary by Airline Company, and frequently change.  Our Onsite Agents are the most useful resources we have for up to date information, but Travel will try to keep current policy summarized at the Schedule of Allowable Rates.

Schedule of Allowable Rates - Airline Fees | Step 1: Request Airfare Options | Step 2: Request “ON HOLD” Reservation | Step 3: Confirm Itinerary | Travel Services Training | Travel Planner Reservation Training | Ask Us Travel |
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Exempt Status (Tax), University of Utah:

| IRS letter of 501(c)(3) Exempt Status | Exemption Certificate Utah State Tax Commission, Form TC-721G | Ask Us Tax Services |
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