Build your confidence with MSU’s financial tools and processes through our Bear Financials workshops. Whether you work directly with budgets, financial forms, and reports or oversee financial resources as a manager, these sessions provide practical guidance to help you work more efficiently, understand university requirements, and make informed financial decisions.

MSU Spotlight: Bear Financials Budgeting Basics – LEAD Yourself

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This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of budget fundamentals, fund oversight, financial policies, and reporting tools to equip participants with essential financial skills. This session is specifically designed for individuals who initiate payments, process financial transactions, and handle reconciliations as part of their daily responsibilities. It is not intended for budget approvers or supervisors. Instead, this training supports those who assist in administering budgets by ensuring they understand key financial principles and best practices for fiscal responsibility at MSU.

• • • • Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Pummill 202

MSU Spotlight: Bear Financials Argos Reports – LEAD Yourself

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Strong financial decisions start with clear data. This workshop will show you how to get the most out of Argos Reports by teaching you how to access them, understand the main report types, and interpret the codes behind the numbers. With the chance to bring your own reports for discussion, you’ll leave feeling more confident and capable of managing financial information.

• • • • Wednesday, October 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pummill 202

MSU Spotlight: Bear Financials Forms – LEAD Yourself

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Understanding MSU’s financial forms is key to working efficiently and avoiding costly errors. In this hands-on session, you’ll review the most commonly used forms—including the updated Travel Expense Report and Independent Contractor Form—and learn how to navigate requirements with confidence. You’ll leave knowing what’s required, what to avoid, and how to streamline submissions for faster processing and stronger compliance.

• • • • Wednesday, October 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pummill 202

MSU LEAD ON – Bear Financials: Practical Budgeting for Leaders

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This workshop equips managers with the essential knowledge and skills to manage budgets effectively and responsibly within the university and foundation settings. This training focuses on understanding the structure and purpose of financial accounts, navigating various budget types, and mastering the tools and processes for payment requests, reimbursements, and financial reporting. Managers will learn to ensure compliance with fiscal policies, make informed financial decisions, and foster accountability within their departments. Through practical examples and guidelines, this training prepares managers to oversee and optimize their financial resources confidently.

• • • • Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pummill 202

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