The B.E.S.T. Bulletin
Business Expense Survival Tips
- March 2009 -
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Credit Card Statements Online
You do not need to wait for your CMU Business Credit Card statement to arrive in the mail each month. Statements can be generated online through Smart Data OnLine (SDOL). Your statement can be run on the 25th of the month which means you can get started on your reconciliation form earlier. Remember the deadline to turn in your CMU Business Credit Card Reconciliation Forms is the 15th of the following month.
If you do not already have access to SDOL, you will need to complete the SDOL Access & Maintenance Form located on the Controllers website http://www.controller.cmich.edu/downloads/forms.htm .
Reconciliation Form Reminder
When filling out your CMU Business Credit Card Reconciliation form be sure to include original itemized receipts. Itemized receipts are required for all purchases except per diem meals while traveling.
Also, if you are documenting travel expenses, you must include the business purpose, the travel dates, time of departure, time of return and the names of others traveling with you.
Statistics for the February Statement Period (1/25/09 to 2/24/09)
Total Spend $921,261.31
Total Number of Transactions 5,681
Average Charge $162.17
Open Credit Cards 788
Cards with Activity 594
Thanks,
Payroll and Travel Services
Cindy Smith 7363 smith1cl@cmich.edu
Chris Zalud 3525 zalud1ce@cmich.edu
Kim Wagester 7388 wages1ka@cmich.edu
Sara Yonkey 3797 yonke1sl@cmich.edu
Mary Hill 3481 hill1mm@cmich.edu


