CAMRA Event Playbook 2015
Contents
SS&C Learning Academy ..................................................................................... 4
CAMRA Training Schedule 2015 ........................................................................... 5
How to Register ........................................................................................................... 7
February............................................................................................................. 9
Regulatory Week ......................................................................................................... 9
Advanced Disclosures and Roll Forward Reporting [ FAS 157/ASC-820] ............................ 9
FAS 115 /ASC-320 ...................................................................................................... 10
AVR/IMR ................................................................................................................... 11
Schedule D’s .............................................................................................................. 11
March ............................................................................................................... 14
Reporting Week Seminar ............................................................................................ 14
Training Week | March 9 – 13 | Windsor ...................................................................... 21
Syndicated Loans | Processing, Maintenance and Reporting ........................................... 21
Keeping Track of Cash and Suspense Processing .......................................................... 23
Tax Initialization, Processing and Maintenance Seminar ................................................. 25
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 1 | 5 day Seminar ........................................................... 27
May.................................................................................................................. 31
Seminar in the Sun | Location TBD: Morning Session .................................................... 31
General Ledger Balances ............................................................................................ 31
Seminar in the Sun | Orlando, Florida: Afternoon Session .............................................. 33
Book Value, Yields, and Amortization ........................................................................... 33
Seminar in the Sun | Orlando, Florida: All Day Session .................................................. 35
Schedule D’s .............................................................................................................. 35
Seminar in the Sun | Location TBD: Afternoon Session .................................................. 38
Professional Development: Time Management .............................................................. 38
June ................................................................................................................. 40
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 2 | 5 Day Seminar........................................................... 40
CAMRA BootCamp System Admin and Tech Fundamentals | 4 Day Seminar .................... 46
August ............................................................................................................. 50
Regulatory Week | August 18-20 ................................................................................. 50
Advanced Disclosures and Roll Forward Reporting [ FAS 157/ASC-820] .......................... 50
FAS 115 /ASC-320 ...................................................................................................... 51
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AVR/IMR ................................................................................................................... 52
Schedule D’s .............................................................................................................. 52
September........................................................................................................ 55
Reporting Week Seminar ............................................................................................ 55
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 1 | 5 day Seminar ........................................................... 62
November ........................................................................................................ 66
Training Week | November 10-12 | Toronto ................................................................. 66
RECON | Set up, Processing and Maintenance .............................................................. 66
Performance Measurement | CAMRA and Sylvan ........................................................... 68
CAMRA | Market Data ................................................................................................. 72
December......................................................................................................... 75
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 2 | 5 Day Seminar........................................................... 75
Training Event Policies and Procedures ............................................................... 81
Public Events ............................................................................................................. 81
Registration and Confirmation ..................................................................................... 81
Refunds and Transfers ............................................................................................... 81
Course Cancellations or Changes ................................................................................. 82
Feedback, Complaints or Suggestions .......................................................................... 83
Course Production ...................................................................................................... 83
Exercises, Quizzes and Tests ....................................................................................... 84
Course Delivery.......................................................................................................... 84
Certificate of Completion ............................................................................................ 85
Private Events............................................................................................................ 86
Contact Us ........................................................................................................ 87
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SS&C Learning Academy
SS&C is committed to ensuring the knowledge and efficiency of our clients when
using our software. In the financial industry, there has been a growing emphasis
on aligning business and information technology, hence avoiding the majority of
operational conflicts that impede the effectiveness of our businesses. In a fastpaced environment, training can be the boost needed to put your company
ahead of the competitor. That is why we developed the SS&C Zoologic™
Learning Academy. This program combines practical business knowledge with
the functional software knowledge to do the job right.
SS&C Zoologic™ Learning Academy utilizes the latest learning methods in order to ensure full
proficiency in our software. Blended learning inclusive of hands-on training is the best approach
to making sure your staff not only learns the concepts, but can apply them directly to their
software.
SS&C appreciates that you have challenges when faced with training your staff. You have
differing knowledge bases, schedules, locations, and budgets. We provide a variety of learning
mediums to suit the needs of your employees---everything from online learning, webinars,
seminars and in-classroom instruction. We also provide pre-analysis services so the training you
select best fits your staff and business needs, without wasting time and money on training that
doesn’t fit the bill.
The CAMRA Event Playbook gives a brief description of the CAMRA specific public events that
we give including webinars and seminars so that you can make an informed decision about
what you want to attend, and where you might like to bring in more questions.
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough we
must do." —Goethe
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CAMRA Training Schedule 2015
MONTH
CAMRA Seminars
Date
Regulatory Week [Windsor]
2/17-2/20
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Advanced Disclosures [FAS157]
FAS115
AVR/IMR
Schedule D’s
MARCH
Reporting Week [Windsor]
3/9-3/13
Database Overview, Crystal, SSRS
CPE Credits: 32
CAMRA Level 1 BootCamp [Windsor]
3/16-3/20
CPE Credits: 32
Training Week [Windsor]
3/9-3/13
Syndicated Loans – Processing, Maintenance, and Reporting
3/10 1-5pm
Cash Accounting and Suspense Processing
3/11 9-5pm
Tax Initialization, Processing and Maintenance
3/12 9-5pm
Seminar in the Sun
TBD
APRIL
MAY
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MONTH
CAMRA Seminars
Date
CAMRA General Ledger
COA Mapping and Balance Process
[Location TBD]
Seminar in the Sun
TBD
CAMRA Book Value, Yield and Amortization
[Location TBD]
Seminar in the Sun
TBD
Schedule D’s
[Location TBD]
JUNE
CAMRA BootCamp Level 2 [Windsor]
6/15-6/19
CPE Credits: 32
CAMRA System Admin and Tech BootCamp [Windsor]
6/16-6/18
CPE Credits: 24
JULY
AUGUST
Regulatory Week [New York]
8/18-8/20
Advanced Disclosures [FAS157]
FAS115
AVR/IMR
Schedule D’s
SEPTEMBER Reporting Week [New York]
9/14-9/18
CPE Credits: 32
CAMRA Level 1 BootCamp [Windsor]
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MONTH
CAMRA Seminars
Date
CPE Credits: 32
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER Training Week [Toronto]
11/10-11/12
RECON Setup, Processing and Maintenance, best practice inv 11/10
accounting recons
9-5pm ET
CAMRA and Sylvan Performance Measurment –
Initialization, Processing and Reporting
Market Data –
Data Feed Setup, Pricing Hierarchy, Composite Ratings,
Corporate Actions
DECEMBER
CAMRA BootCamp Level 2 [Windsor]
11/11
9-5pm ET
11/12
9-5pm ET
12/14-12/18
CPE Credits: 32
*dates may change. Please consult our latest marketing materials, contact our training department, or
check our registration site for confirmation
How to Register
You can register per event and include payment method through our online registration system
located here:
https://ssnc.wufoo.com/forms/ssc-zoologic-learning-academy-events/
You can register per event by contacting our training department or through your client services
rep:
Training: 860-731-5027
Email: sdemarino@sscinc.com
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If you do not want to pay per event, but would rather add a training sum on to your
maintenance contract per year, please take a look at our Training Program and choose the level
that best fits you. Contact our training department to finalize.
Please see brochure: Training Program 2015
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February
Regulatory Week
Cost for Full Week: $2800
Regulatory week will focus on getting clients up to speed on common GAAP and STAT
reporting requirements. Through hands-on exercises, analysis of common input files, and
utilizing a best practice workflow checklist, attendees will learn the tools to prepare their data,
properly reconcile data, and create the necessary reports or footnotes.
Dress is business casual, and full courses will provide continental breakfast and lunch.
Advanced Disclosures and Roll Forward Reporting [ FAS 157/ASC-820]
Cost: $500*
Date: February 17, 2015. 12:00pm-5:00pm ET
Location: Windsor
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits: 5
The class objectives will cover the following:
Overview
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Overall Scope of GAAP and STAT Requirements
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What the Disclosures Process Helps you Do
Review of CAMRA Menu Items and their functionality
Creating Disclosure Records
Creating Activity Records
Data Used In Reporting
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Intent Codes
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Defining Price Sources
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Establishing Price Levels
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Populating the Fair Value Pricing Matrix
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Adding Price Level to Existing Pricing Records
Review of Typical Workflow
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Year End
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Monthly
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Quarterly
 Review of Upload Format locations
Reconciliation Process
FAS 115 /ASC-320
Cost: $350*
Date: February 18, 2015. 9:00am – 12:00pm ET
Location: Windsor
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits: 3
The class objectives will cover the following:
Overview
How Defaults are Used
Correcting or Updating Holdings
SFAS 115 Disclosure Reporting
Other Variables Used in Reports
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Security Master
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Security Type Master
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Account Master
SFAS 115 Holdings Report
SFAS 115 Sales Report
AVR/IMR
Cost: $500*
Date: February 18, 2015. 1:00-5:00pm ET
Location: Windsor
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits: 4
The class objectives will cover the following:
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AVR/IMR Processing
AVR
o Background and Eligibility
o Reserve Factors
o Default and Equity Components
o AVR Exemptions
o Updating AVR Gains/Losses
o Editing AVR Worksheets
o Reporting
IMR
o Background and Eligibility
o IMR Maturity Date
o Amortization Methodologies
o Updating IMR Gains/Losses
o Editing IMR Gains/Losses
o Reporting
Reconciliation Process
Analysis of Workflow
Schedule D’s
Cost: $950*
Date: February 19, 2015. 9:00am-5:00pm ET
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Location: Windsor
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits:
The class objectives will cover the following:
Data Preparation and Clean-Up
 Review of Best Practice Data Preparation Checklist for Quarterly and Annual filings
o Release Note Review
o NAIC SVO file
o Price/Ratings Recon
o Missing NAIC Designations
o Stale NAIC Designations
 Z Ratings
 Preferred Stock
 Common Stock
 US Gov
o Sec Master Audit
o Missing Schedule D Class Codes
o US Gov Code Classifications
o US Agencies Classifications
o US Agencies State Codes
o Muni Classification
o Country Code Check
o Foreign Code Info
o 43r indicator
o Collateral Types
o Report Category
o Money market D Codes
o Review CUSIPS/Symbols
o Broker Long Descriptions
o RMBS Ratings
o RMBS Holdings
o LEI Codes
 Comparison to Client practices, review data
 Discussion on any outlying Client issues
Running the D’s
 Review of Best Practice Schedule D Running and Reconciliation Checklist
o Verification of correct Programs/Patch Updates
o Installation
o Run Reg Reports
o Accountant Review
o Running D’s
o Running Interface to D output application
o Accountant Review
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o Sign-Off Review
Reconciliation Process
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March
Reporting Week Seminar
Cost: $2400 *
Date: March 9-13, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 28
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Database Overview (webinar):
$500
(*free to those registered for Intro classes)
Intro to Crystal:
$1500 CPE Credit: 12
Intro to SQL/ SSRS:
$1500 CPE Credit: 16
Reporting Week will immerse the participant in all the essentials necessary for understanding,
creating, and implementing reporting tools against your software database. Participants will go
through hands-on exercises throughout all the courses in order to practice each reporting
concept. Several subject matter experts will be at hand to assist each individual during their
learning process, and help with unique reporting challenges. This week is perfect for any
individual in any department or division who is involved with creating, refreshing or depending
on reports produced from an accounting system. Our clients find that having an essential
knowledge of report production greatly improves the company’s control and access to
information, streamlines workflow, and reduces risk.
This week is perfect for any client on any software platform to learn these reporting tools.
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Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Attire is business casual.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday March 9, 9:00am – 12:00pm
(this section will be featured as a webinar. Free to all registrants of Intro classes.)
Database Overview
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Database Components
o Tables
o Fields
o Keys
o Indexes
Data Types
Table Relationships
o Cardinality
o Generalization and Specialization
 Disjoint Constraint
Table Joins
o Inner Joins
o Outer Joins
Contraints
o Primary and Unique Keys
o Foreign Keys
o Null Values
Data Models
o Entity Relationship Model
o Normalization
o Relational vs. Dimensional
Data Dictionary
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00pm
Monday March 9, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Intro to Crystal

Overview of Crystal Reporting Tool Versioning
Before You Begin
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Report Planning
File Options
Crystal Windows (open Holdings Report)
Creating a Custom Report
Getting Started
 Starting with a Blank Report
 Adding Tables
 Design Window
 Preview Window
 Page Setup
 Document Properties
Linking Tables
 Primary/Look Up Table
 File Relationships
 Indexes
 Automatic Smart Linking
 Link Options
Designing the Report Template
 Field Explorer
 Inserting Fields
 Moving, Sizing, & Aligning
 Previewing the Report
 Formatting Fields
 Special Fields
 Text Objects
Tuesday March 10. 9:00am-5:00pm
Sorting And Grouping the Data
 Sorting
 Grouping
o Group Names
o Specified Order
o Making Changes to Groups
 Section Expert
Summarizing the Data
 Summaries
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o
o
Grand Totals
Top N Sort Expert
Running Totals
Filtering the Data
 Select Records Expert
 Show Formula
 Index Considerations
Creating Formulas
 Fields
 Functions/Operators
 Math Functions
 String Functions
 Date/Time
 If Then Else
 Division
Printing/Exporting
Create Report Expert
Setting Data source Location
Converting Reports from one version of Crystal to Another
Wednesday March 11. 9am-12:00pm
Introduction to SQL
SQL Overview
Types of SQL Statements
 Data Definition
 Data Control
 Data Manipulation
Basic Data Manipulation Language
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SELECT Statement
o Selecting Data
o Table and field aliases
o FROM Clause
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o WHERE clause
o ORDER BY clause
o GROUP BY clause
o HAVING clause
o DISTINCT
o TOP (N)
 Predicated and Operators
o Comparison
o AND, OR, NOT
o IN, BETWEEN, LIKE
o Parentheses
 Functions
o Character Data
o Numeric Data
o Date and Time Data
Querying Multiple Tables
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JOIN Statement
SQL Coding Standards
Lunch. 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Wednesday March 11. 1:00pm-5:00pm
Introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Overview of SSRS Components
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SQL Server database engine
Report authoring:
o Report Builder – Microsoft Office-style application
o Report Designer – integrated into Visual Studio
 Toolbar Menus
 Data Tools Windows
o Server Explorer
o Toolbox
o Solution Explorer
o Report Data
o Properties
Elements of a Report
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 Data source – server name; database name; authentication
 Data set – tables, fields, report conditions
 Report layout – sorting, grouping, formatting
Getting Started
 Creating a Project
 Creating a Shared Data Source
 Creating a Data Set
 Adding a Table
 Joining Data from Multiple Tables
Creating a Report
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Report Wizard
Adding Fields to the Report
Formatting the Report
o Adding Page Headers and Footers
Previewing and Printing the Report
Exporting the Report
Thursday March 12. 9:00am-5:00pm
Intro to SSRS continued….
Formatting Fields on a Report
 Font properties – type, size, color
 Number formats
 Borders
Sorting Data
Grouping and Aggregating Data
 Defining Grouping Hierarchy
 Adding Subtotals
 Formatting Groups
 Collapsing Group Sections
Creating Expressions
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 Logic and Numeric Operators
 String Functions
 Date/Time Operators and Functions
Adding Filters
Creating a Crosstab (Matrix) Report
Adding Report Parameters
Adding Line and other shapes to the report
Adding Images to the Report Header or Footer
Adding Charts
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I
learn.”—Benjamin Franklin
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Training Week | March 9 – 13 | Windsor
Syndicated Loans | Processing, Maintenance and Reporting
Cost: $950 *
Date: March 10, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 8
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
This Seminar will discuss the processing of Bank Loans. We will do an overview of the
terminology, and the typical documents associated with Bank Loans. There will be hands-on
exercises going over the set up, trading, settlement and operational processes. The instructor
will review best practice reports to reconcile and view bank loan data. There will be a review of
the various support tables as well as how to set up the Chart of Accounts for GL. This course is
appropriate for anyone who would like to learn more about the CAMRA Syndicated Loan
module, or would like to learn how to use it more efficiently.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Tuesday, March 10. 9am to 5pm
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CAMRA Integration Concepts and Navigation
o Definitions and Terminology
o CAMRA Database Update
o Things to think about before starting
Syndicated Loan Setup and Maintenance
o Support Tables
o Loan Support Table
o Agent Bank and Contacts
o Facility and Contracts Setup
Overview Screens and Display Options
Schedules
Contract Details
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Syndicated Loans - Trade Settlement Processing
o Contract Allocation
o Calculations – Fees, Econ Benefit, Delayed Comp
o Edit controls and warning messages
Syndicated Loan Workflows
o Secondary Event Processing
o Events Monitor Screen Overview
o Event Processing
 Rollovers
 Paydowns
 Rate Changes
 Spread Changes
 Interim Interest and Fees
 Combines
 Splits
 Conversions
 Commitment Increases/Decreases
 Facility Adjustments
 Miscellaneous Fees
o Multiple Step Events and Pending Contracts
o PIK Payments
o Prime Rate Changes
Reporting and Reconciliation
o ReportExpress
o CAMRAViews
o Best Practice Report Package
GL Chart of Accounts Setup and processing
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Keeping Track of Cash and Suspense Processing
Cost: $950 *
Date: March 11, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 8
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
This seminar will go through how to process cash transactions through CAMRA and keep track
of cash balances for both domestic and foreign balances. It will also go through the various
ways in which to do suspense processing in CAMRA, and best practice operational workflow for
keeping suspense items at a minimum. We will discuss some of the ways other areas of the
system interact with cash balances, including CI Manager, auto principal processing, and more.
This seminar is perfect for anyone who has not been utilizing the cash processing functionality
of CAMRA up until now, or needs assistance in improving their cash processing skills.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Wednesday, March 11. 9am to 5pm
Overview
 Major Tables
 Important Dates
 Cash Number
Workflow Flags for Cash
Account Setup
 Accounting Policies
 Income Recognition
 Cash Processing
 Chart of Accounts
Cash Transactions
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Contribution/Withdrawal
o Customized Tran Type set up
Cash Transfers
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Cash Balances
o Editing
o Historical
 Correct/Delete
 GL Set Up
Uploads
Principal Cash Processing
 Post MBS Cash
 MBS Cash processing
Income Transactions
 Post Income
 Autopost Income
 Write off Income
Reporting and Reconciliation
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Best Practice Reconciliation Workflow
Standard Report Set
CAMRA Views
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Tax Initialization, Processing and Maintenance Seminar
Cost: $950 *
Date: March 12, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 8
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
This class will review the general concepts of tax processing and the key criteria, elections and
fundamental premises behind CAMRA™ . This will include an in-depth view of original issue
discount, market discount/premium, yield methodologies, cumulative catch-ups, impairments,
deferred gains and losses, and reporting. Joining us from Ernst & Young will be Deb RandallGresham. Ms. Randall-Gresham works in the Financial Services Tax Division, and will be
lending her valuable insight into current tax code and processes. Participants will gain
indispensable knowledge through guided discussion with our Subject Matter experts and our
network of clients.
We will be demonstrating the capabilities of the CAMRA Tax basis on CAMRA v7, which
includes some exciting new developments. This course is appropriate for any individual who
relies on data from CAMRA for accurate tax reporting, or is responsible for the setup and
maintenance of the Tax basis.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Thursday, March 12. 9am to 5pm.
Overview of the CAMRA Tax Book
CAMRA Tax Key Concepts
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Market Discount/Premium Elections
Premium Amortization
Original Issue Discount
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 De minimis
 Wash Sales
CAMRA Tax Setup
 Accounts Master
 Security Master
 Processing
 Yield Maintenance
 Structured Securities Considerations
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CAMRA Tax Ongoing Processing
 Asset Transfers – Deferred Gain/Loss
 Impairments Processing
 Ongoing Yield Maintenance
 Accounting Updates
 OID Updates
CAMRA Tax Reporting
 Standard Reports
 Ad hoc / Customized Reports
 Tax Extract Process
Tax Conversion
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Standard Tax Conversion Utilities
Conversion Steps
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CAMRA BootCamp User Level 1 | 5 day Seminar
Cost: $3600 *
Date: March 16-20, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 32
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Each day:
$950
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 1 is designed to take a non-CAMRA user and make them
functional by the end of the week in the basics of CAMRA accounting. We start with a manual
only environment in order to fully understand the implications of the data points in the Security
Master and Transaction screens. This course is perfect for any new user of CAMRA (under one
year of experience) to learn the basics of CAMRA and gain an understanding of its structure
and functionality. Attendees will receive a User Level 1 binder filled with all of the User Level 1
CAMRA Manuals.
Dress is business casual. Lunch will be provided each day for attendees.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday, March 16. 8:30 – 5:30
CAMRA Basics
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Who uses CAMRA and why
Navigation
Customization
Help Files
CAMRA Views
Understanding key relationships in CAMRA
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 Account/Portfolio
 Nightly Processing and Month End Close
 Workflow and Favorites
Database Structure and Data Flow in CAMRA
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Detailed Database structure
o Entity Structure
o Security Structure
o Transaction Structure
o Holdings (Positions) Structure
o Cash Accounting Structure
o General Ledger Structure
 On Line Data Dictionary
 Transaction Impact on Fields
 Date Implications on Data
Security Master Setup
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Review Security Type Set up
Review Security Master Set up
Set up Security Masters
o Bond
 Call Schedule
 Floating Rate Schedule
o Foreign Bond
o MBS CMO
o Common Stock
o Short Term
Tuesday March 17. 8:30am-5:30pm.
CAMRA Transaction Processing
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Trading Securities
o Buys/Sells
o Free Receive/Deliver
o Delete/Edits
Transaction Settlement
o Unsettling Transactions and Corrections
Income Transactions
Principal Transactions
Wednesday March 18. 8:30am-5:30pm.
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Additional Cash Transactions
Other Security Transactions
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o
o
o
Transfers
Corporate Actions
Adding a Price
Adding a Factor
Thursday March 19. 8:30am – 5:30pm.
CAMRA Uploads
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Processing in an Automated Environment
Security Master Related
o Issuer Upload
o Security Master Upload
o Electronic Security Master Update
o Security Attributes
 Transaction Upload
 Market Data
 Dividend Upload
 Pricing Upload
 Factors
 LIBOR rates
 File Format in CAMRA Help
 Four Step Process
o Issuer Upload
o Sec Master Upload
o Sec Master Update
o Sec Master Edit
o Security Attribute Upload is separate upload
Controls
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Cash Reconciliation
Holdings Rec
Aged Income
Cross Check
Security Masters
Upload Files
Pricing Controls
Monthly Controls
Friday March 20. 8:30am to 12:30pm.
Final Questions and Review.
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May
Seminar in the Sun | Location TBD: Morning Session
Lunch is available for all attendees to the Seminars. Seminars are followed by a networking
cocktail hour with fellow clients and Subject Matter Experts. Dress is business casual.
General Ledger Balances
8:30-12:30
This seminar will go through the functionality of the CAMRA General Ledger and the balance
process. We will discuss how to initialize General Ledger for your different basis, and the Chart
of Accounts mapping. We will discuss the various types of Chart of Accounts that can be used,
and the processes in which to create more granularity and associated postings to your
corporate ledger. We will run through several of the more popular transaction types and their
associated GL postings, how to analyze the results, and how certain settings affect the results
inclusive of how to create customized cash transaction types with distinct associated general
ledger account numbers. We will discuss how to initialize General Ledger balances, and the
ongoing procedures and workflows associated with maintaining General Ledger Balances. We
will cover how to make adjustments using three different tools in CAMRA in order to keep your
GL clean, and ready for interfacing with your corporate ledger.
Laptops and a CAMRA environment will be provided for participants for this session. Clients are
more than welcome to bring their own laptops and use their own data if desired.
CPE Credits: 4*
Specialized Knowledge and Apps: 2 credits
Finance: 2 credits
Cost: $500*
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
The class objectives will cover the following:
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Initializing CAMRA General Ledger
o Overview of Major Tables
o Dataflow of GL transactions
o Accounts Master Setup
Alternate Chart of Accounts Plus and Alternate Chart of Accounts
o Review of DataFlow and Precedence
o Workflow/Process Considerations
o Uploads for Alternate COA and COA Plus
o Upload General Ledger User Descriptions
o GL Account Number Reset Options
 Batching and Frequency
o Run Through Typical Tran Types
 Review of Exceptions
General Ledger Balances Date
Create or Build Initial balances
o Upload of Initial Balances
GLBALMKR
o Remapping of General Ledger Accounts
o Update Files for New Records
o Delete and Rebuild for All Records
Runtime and Batching Options
Detail and Summary Balances
Bifurcate Unrealized FX Gains/Losses
Overriding General Ledger Entries
o General Ledger Adjustments
o GLSWEEP
o Update General Ledger Accounts
Ongoing Procedures and Workflows with General Ledger Balances
o Interfacing with a corporate ledger
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Seminar in the Sun | Orlando, Florida: Afternoon Session
Book Value, Yields, and Amortization
1:30-5:30pm
This course will review everything you need to know to feel confident with CAMRA’s
calculations. We will give a tour of the industry standards that have shaped many of the CAMRA
methodologies. There will be an in-depth discussion of the book value, yield method, and
amortization concepts. We will also take you through the various fields, workflow settings,
processes and updates that can greatly affect your book value results. Our Subject Matter
Experts will discuss the more complicated considerations of impaired securities. This seminar is
a great learning opportunity for any CAMRA user, as well as any individual who may be pulling
reports or doing analysis against the CAMRA database and may need a deeper understanding
of CAMRA’s calculations.
CPE Credits: 4*
Specialized Knowledge and Apps: 2 credits
Accoutning: 2 credits
Cost: $500*
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
The class objectives will cover the following:
Industry Standards
Common Terminology
Book Value and Yield Method Concepts
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Present Value Method
Effective Interest Method
Straight Line Method
Constant Yield
Prospective
Retrospective
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o Straight Line
o Restricted
o Constant Yield
Amortization Methods
o Scientific to Maturity
o Scientific Reset
o Scientific to Worst
o Straight Line Method
o Straight Line to Specific Date
o No Inflation Methods
o New! Effective Interest Method
Book Value Price Rules (Banding)
Key Workflow Settings
Key Database Settings
CAMRA Yield Update Process
Proving CAMRA Yields/Book Values
o What If Calculator
o Book Value Calculator
Impaired Securities
o Key Criteria
o Cash Flow Schedules
o Total Issue Methodologies
o Processing Rules
o Upload Procedures
o ABS Considerations
o MBS Payments at a price <$100
Monthly Processing
Case Studies
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Seminar in the Sun | Orlando, Florida: All Day Session
Schedule D’s
This seminar will take participants through the data preparation, setup and reconciliation in
anticipation of running the Schedule D’s. It will also go through best practice workflows for
running the D’s.
CPE Credits: 8*
Specialized Knowledge and Apps: 4 credits
Accounting: 4 credits
Cost: $950*
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
The class objectives will cover the following:
8:30-12:30pm Data Preparation and Clean-Up
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Review of Best Practice Data Preparation Checklist for Quarterly and Annual filings
o Release Note Review
o NAIC SVO file
o Price/Ratings Recon
o Missing NAIC Designations
o Stale NAIC Designations
 Z Ratings
 Preferred Stock
 Common Stock
 US Gov
o Sec Master Audit
o Missing Schedule D Class Codes
o US Gov Code Classifications
o US Agencies Classifications
o US Agencies State Codes
o Muni Classification
o Country Code Check
o Foreign Code Info
o 43r indicator
o Collateral Types
o Report Category
o Money market D Codes
o Review CUSIPS/Symbols
o Broker Long Descriptions
o RMBS Ratings
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o RMBS Holdings
o LEI Codes
Comparison to Client practices, review data
Discussion on any outlying Client issues
1:30-5:30pm Running the D’s
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Review of Best Practice Schedule D Running and Reconciliation Checklist
o Verification of correct Programs/Patch Updates
o Installation
o Run Reg Reports
o Accountant Review
 Review Cusips / Symbols for 9 Digits on D1, D21, D22
 Review and Confirm no missing NAIC Designation on D1
 Review MBS/CMO Securities on D1
 Review Classifications on D1
 Review Effective Rate of Interest on D1
 Review Foreign Code on D1
 Review and Confirm MBS/CMO description is populated with long description on
D1
 Review and Confirm long description matches classification on D1
 Review Securities on DA
 Review Maturity Dates on DA
 Review Purchase Dates on DA
 Review and Verify NAIC Market Indicator on D21
 Review and Verify Par Value Per Share is Populated on D21
 Review and Verify NAIC Market Indicator on D22
 Review and Verify Securities on E1
 Review and Verify Securities on E2
 Complete Schedule D Annual Reconciliation
o Running D’s
o Running Interface to D output application
o Accountant Review
 Review and Verify and Correct Invalid NAIC Code on QD1B
 Review Footnotes QD1B
 Review and Verify no missing NAIC designation or market indicator on QD3 &
QD4
 Complete Quarterly Reconciliation
 Check Interface Files for Price Source and Bottom Line totals
 Review LEI Codes on QD3 and QD4 of Interface Files
 Compile Sign-Off Review Packet
o Sign-Off Review
 Review Data Preparation checklist is completed, printed out, and signed
 Review Designations
 Review Classifications
 Review Foreign Code
 Review Reconciliation Package
 Review Interface Files
 Review printed out Booke Exception Report (or similar report)
 Sign-off Schedule D's
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Comparison to Client practices, review data
Discussion on any outlying Client issues
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Seminar in the Sun | Location TBD: Afternoon Session
Professional Development: Time Management
8:30-11:30
This course will embed participants in the fundamentals of time management, and how to look
for ways to improve your software applications, your workflows, and your department goals
through proper time management skills.
This course will give an overview of time
management, and determine what time management personality type you are. This course will
go over how an activity log can help you audit where you spend your time, and where you are
wasting your time. There will be a review of the top 10 most common pitfalls in time
management. This course will share some time savings tips you can start using today to help
you use time more efficiently utilizing programs such as CAMRA, LMS, Word, Microsoft Outlook,
IPhone apps, and other applications specifically made for time-saving.
CPE Credits: 4*
Specialized Knowledge and Apps: 4 credits
Accounting: 4 credits
Cost: FREE
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
The class objectives will cover the following:
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What Time Management Type are you
Activity Log
10 Common Time Management Needs
o To Do Lists
o Personal Goals
o Prioritizing
o Manage Distractions
o Procrastination
o Taking on Too Much
o Thriving on “Busy”
o Multi-tasking
o Not Taking Breaks
o Ineffectively Scheduling Tasks
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o Organizing your Inbox
o Doing a Quality Job
o Is this the best way to do this?
o Meeting Management
o Meeting Notes
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June
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 2 | 5 Day Seminar
Cost: $3600 *
Date: June 15-19, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 32
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Each day:
$950
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 2 is designed for experienced CAMRA users to gain further
knowledge and a standard basis for discussion of the variety of high functions in CAMRA. This
course starts in an automated environment, and goes through the intricacies of exception based
processing. We will delve into different investment types and transactions, and give the user a
higher understanding of how to utilize the system for any situation that may arise. This course
is perfect for any experienced user of CAMRA (over two years of experience). Attendees will
receive a User Level 2 binder filled with all of the User Level 2 CAMRA Manuals.
Dress is business casual. Lunch will be provided each day for attendees.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday 8:30-5:30pm
Overview of the Automated/Straight Thru Processing Environment
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o Identifying areas of high breaks/troubleshooting
 Book Value/Yield/AMZ
 Holdings Adjustments
 Multicurrency
 General Ledger
 Market Data
Reconciliation and Reporting
Book Value, Yield and Amortization
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 CAMRA Yield Concepts
 Constant Yield
 Constant Yield - Retrospective
 Constant Yield - Prospective
o Price/Yield Methodology
o Available Yield Methodologies
CAMRA Book Value Methodologies
o Methods Supported
 Present Value Method (Compliance with ASC 310, formerly FAS 91)
 Effective Interest Method (ASC 325-40 formerly EITF 99-20)
 Retrospective Interest Method (ASC 320-10 formerly EITF 96-12)
 Securities that Amortize to Less than 100 (ASC 310-30-35)
 Constant Yield – IFRS 9 (Cumulative Catch Up Method)
CAMRA Yield Setup
o Yield Flowchart
o Yield Elections – Hierarchy
 Database Level Elections
 Portfolio Level Elections
 Security Type Elections
 Security Master Elections
 Lot Level Elections
o Yield Elections Setup
 Database Level - Yield Elections (Workflows)
 Portfolio Level - Yield Elections
 Security Type Level - Yield Elections
o Security Master Level - Yield
 Security Master Setup | Z Tranche
 Syndicated Loan Facility Master
 Lot Level - Yield Elections
o Security Attributes
 Administration of Security Total Issue
 Total Issue Methodologies
 Cash Flow Types
 Uploading Security Attributes
CAMRA Book Value Setup
o Book Value Flowchart
o Account Level Elections
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 Book Value Banding – (Book Price Rules)
o Database Level Elections (Workflows)
 Workflow Setting for Holding Adjustments
 Tax Basis Workflow Settings
 Post Principal Workflow Settings
o Maintenance
 Set Amortization Methods Program (SETAMZ)
 Updating Yields in CAMRA
 Key Concepts
 CAMRA Yield Update Menu Choices
Processing of Impaired Securities
o Key Criteria
 Use of Cash Flow Schedules
 Administration of Book Value Banding
o Impairment Processing Rules
o Procedures – Processing Standard Cash Flows
 Cash Flow Upload Details
 Cash Flow Uploads Procedure
 Setup and Processing of Securities Using Standard Cash Flows
o Procedures - Processing ABS Cash Flows
 ABS Cash Flow Upload Process
 Payments at < 100
Proving Yields and Book Values in CAMRA
Tuesday 8:30am -12:30pm
Holdings Adjustments
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Overview of Regulation and Guidance
Overview of Hedge Adjustments
Book Value/Hedge Adjustments
o Write Up/Write Down
o Impact on Data
o Uploads and Batch
Split Lots
Delete Book Value Write Up/Down
Capital Transactions
Global Revaluation Processing
o Editing Valuation Rules
o Update Book Value Adjustments
o View and Edit Book Value Adjustments
o Uploads
o View Book Value Adjustment History
o Archive Historic Book Value Adjustments
Tuesday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Cash and Multicurrency Processing
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Overview of Cash Processing
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Accounting for Cash Transactions
o Cash Suspense Processing
o Key Cash Accounting Fields
o Account Setup Conventions
o Cash movement at Settlement
o Cash Dates
o OtherCash customized Tran Types
Terminology Review for Multicurrency Processing
Currency Setup
Maintaining Cash Positions
Valuation of Foreign Currency Balances
Valuation for FX Sport and Forward Transactions
Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm
General Ledger, Chart of Accounts Setup
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o Overview of Major Tables
o Dataflow of GL transactions
o Accounts Master Setup
Standard Chart of Accounts
o GL Mapping
o Standard Chart of Accounts Upload
o Manual Entry and Maintenance
o Run Through Typical Tran Types
o CAMRA Views Analysis
Alternate Chart of Accounts Plus and Alternate Chart of Accounts
o Review of DataFlow and Precedence
o Workflow/Process Considerations
o Uploads for Alternate COA and COA Plus
o Upload General Ledger User Descriptions
o GL Account Number Reset Options
 Batching and Frequency
o Run Through Typical Tran Types
 Review of Exceptions
Wednesday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
General Ledger, Trial Balance and Income Statements
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Quick Review of Chart of Accounts Role in Building Balances
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Create or Build Initial balances
o Upload of Initial Balances
GLBALMKR
o Remapping of General Ledger Accounts
o Update Files for New Records
o Delete and Rebuild for All Records
Runtime and Batching Options
Detail and Summary Balances
Bifurcate Unrealized FX Gains/Losses
Overriding General Ledger Entries
o General Ledger Adjustments
o GLSWEEP
o Update General Ledger Accounts
Ongoing Procedures and Workflows with General Ledger Balances
o Interfacing with a corporate ledger
Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm
Market Data
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Pricing Schema
o Define Schema Codes
o Define Regions
o Account Setup
o Pricing Preferences
o Pricing Rules Setup
o Linking Pricing Rules with Individual Securities
o Pricing Hierarchy by Security Type
o Valuation Processing
o CAMRA Views
Composite Ratings
o Updating Ratings Service
o Create Ratings Composite Schema
o Upload Ratings Schema Rules
o Uploads Ratings Schema Overrides
o Generate Ratings Composites
Thursday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
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o Edit Tables
o Audit Tables
o History Tables
o CAMRAViews Audit Trail
o Analysis tools
o Identifying edit authors
o Presenting information to outside parties
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Review and Testing
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CAMRA BootCamp System Admin and Tech Fundamentals | 4 Day Seminar
Cost: $2400 *
Date: June 16-18, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 24
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Each day:
$950
CAMRA BootCamp System Admin and Technical Fundamentals is CAMRA application support
personnel to gain further knowledge about the maintenance and support of the CAMRA
application. This course starts with the technical fundamentals of conversion, patch updates and
environment considerations. The second half of the course focuses on application controls
including user setup, permissions and profiles. This course is perfect for any user who will be
responsible for the maintenance of the database, and/or the controls surrounding the users.
Attendees will receive a System Admin and Technical Fundamentals User binder filled with all of
the related Manuals.
Dress is business casual. Lunch will be provided each day for attendees.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday 8:30-12:30pm
Overview of the CAMRA Application Environment
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Review of dataflow in manual environment
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Overview of the CAMRA Directory Structure
New Database Setup
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CAMRA Profiles
Create New Data Templates
Convert Existing Data
Database Maintenance
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Reindexing
File Purges
o SM Files
o Holdings/Transac
o Income/Principal
o General Ledger
Backups
Cumulative Patch Updates
Tuesday 8:30am -12:30pm
System Security
 Types of Users
 Menu Profiles
 Security Controls
 Background features in the new security schema
 User Setup Features
 Changing Passwords/Locked Out
CAMRA Menu and Navigation Controls
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o CAMRA Help/E-Books
o Applications
o Program Launch
Workflow Manager
Menu Favorites
CAMRAViews
o Audit Trails
Module Considerations
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CI Manager
Performance Measurement
Any other modules brought up by class
Tuesday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Processing
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Nightly processing
o Optional Processes
o Mandatory Processes
o Nightly Processing Errors
o Troubleshooting and Correction
Accounting Updates/Tax Accounting Updates
Global Replace Commands
o CUSIP Changes
o Account Changes
o Portfolio Changes
o Brokers Chnages
o Issue Changes
o Global Group Changes
Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm
Uploads and Interfaces
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Security Master Related
o Issuer Upload
o Security Master Upload
o Electronic Security Master Update
o Security Attributes
Transaction Upload
Market Data
Dividend Upload
Pricing Upload
Factors
LIBOR rates
File Format in CAMRA Help
Four Step Process
o Issuer Upload
o Sec Master Upload
o Sec Master Update
o Sec Master Edit
o Security Attribute Upload is separate upload
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Syntax
Batch creation
Scheduling
Processes that can be batched
Wednesday 1:30pm-5:30pm
Troubleshooting
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Environment Issues
CAMRA Issues
Investigation Tools and Resources
Communication Pathway and Analysis
Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm
Review and Testing
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August
Regulatory Week | August 18-20
Cost for Full Week: $2800
Location: New York
Regulatory week will focus on getting clients up to speed on common GAAP and STAT
reporting requirements. Through hands-on exercises, analysis of common input files, and
utilizing a best practice workflow checklist, attendees will learn the tools to prepare their data,
properly reconcile data, and create the necessary reports or footnotes.
Dress is business casual, and full courses will provide continental breakfast and lunch.
Advanced Disclosures and Roll Forward Reporting [ FAS 157/ASC-820]
Cost: $500*
Date: August 18, 2015. 12:00pm-5:00pm ET
Location: New York
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits: 5
The class objectives will cover the following:
Overview
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Overall Scope of GAAP and STAT Requirements
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What the Disclosures Process Helps you Do
Review of CAMRA Menu Items and their functionality
Creating Disclosure Records
Creating Activity Records
Data Used In Reporting
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Defining Price Sources
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Establishing Price Levels
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Populating the Fair Value Pricing Matrix
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Adding Price Level to Existing Pricing Records
Review of Typical Workflow
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Year End
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Monthly
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Quarterly
 Review of Upload Format locations
Reconciliation Process
FAS 115 /ASC-320
Cost: $350*
Date: August 19, 2015. 9:00am – 12:00pm ET
Location: New York
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits: 3
The class objectives will cover the following:
Overview
How Defaults are Used
Correcting or Updating Holdings
SFAS 115 Disclosure Reporting
Other Variables Used in Reports
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Security Master
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Security Type Master
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SFAS 115 Holdings Report
SFAS 115 Sales Report
AVR/IMR
Cost: $500*
Date: August 19, 2015. 1:00-5:00pm ET
Location: New York
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
CPE Credits: 4
The class objectives will cover the following:
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AVR/IMR Processing
AVR
o Background and Eligibility
o Reserve Factors
o Default and Equity Components
o AVR Exemptions
o Updating AVR Gains/Losses
o Editing AVR Worksheets
o Reporting
IMR
o Background and Eligibility
o IMR Maturity Date
o Amortization Methodologies
o Updating IMR Gains/Losses
o Editing IMR Gains/Losses
o Reporting
Reconciliation Process
Analysis of Workflow
Schedule D’s
Cost: $950*
Date: August 20, 2015. 9:00am-5:00pm ET
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CPE Credits: 8
The class objectives will cover the following:
Data Preparation and Clean-Up
 Review of Best Practice Data Preparation Checklist for Quarterly and Annual filings
o Release Note Review
o NAIC SVO file
o Price/Ratings Recon
o Missing NAIC Designations
o Stale NAIC Designations
 Z Ratings
 Preferred Stock
 Common Stock
 US Gov
o Sec Master Audit
o Missing Schedule D Class Codes
o US Gov Code Classifications
o US Agencies Classifications
o US Agencies State Codes
o Muni Classification
o Country Code Check
o Foreign Code Info
o 43r indicator
o Collateral Types
o Report Category
o Money market D Codes
o Review CUSIPS/Symbols
o Broker Long Descriptions
o RMBS Ratings
o RMBS Holdings
o LEI Codes
 Comparison to Client practices, review data
 Discussion on any outlying Client issues
Running the D’s
 Review of Best Practice Schedule D Running and Reconciliation Checklist
o Verification of correct Programs/Patch Updates
o Installation
o Run Reg Reports
o Accountant Review
o Running D’s
o Running Interface to D output application
o Accountant Review
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o Sign-Off Review
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September
Reporting Week Seminar
Cost: $2400 *
Date: September 14-18, 2015.
Location: New York
CPE Credit: 28
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Database Overview (webinar):
$500
(*free to those registered for Intro classes)
Intro to Crystal:
$1500 CPE Credit: 12
Intro to SQL/ SSRS:
$1500 CPE Credit: 16
Reporting Week will immerse the participant in all the essentials necessary for understanding,
creating, and implementing reporting tools against your software database. Participants will go
through hands-on exercises throughout all the courses in order to practice each reporting
concept. Several subject matter experts will be at hand to assist each individual during their
learning process, and help with unique reporting challenges. This week is perfect for any
individual in any department or division who is involved with creating, refreshing or depending
on reports produced from an accounting system. Our clients find that having an essential
knowledge of report production greatly improves the company’s control and access to
information, streamlines workflow, and reduces risk.
This week is perfect for any client on any software platform to learn these reporting tools.
Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Attire is business casual.
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The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday September 14, 9:00am – 12:00pm
(this section will be featured as a webinar. Free to all registrants of Intro classes.)
Database Overview
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Database Components
o Tables
o Fields
o Keys
o Indexes
Data Types
Table Relationships
o Cardinality
o Generalization and Specialization
 Disjoint Constraint
Table Joins
o Inner Joins
o Outer Joins
Contraints
o Primary and Unique Keys
o Foreign Keys
o Null Values
Data Models
o Entity Relationship Model
o Normalization
o Relational vs. Dimensional
Data Dictionary
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00pm
Monday September 14, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Intro to Crystal

Overview of Crystal Reporting Tool Versioning
Before You Begin
 Report Planning
 File Options
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Crystal Windows (open Holdings Report)
Creating a Custom Report
Getting Started
 Starting with a Blank Report
 Adding Tables
 Design Window
 Preview Window
 Page Setup
 Document Properties
Linking Tables
 Primary/Look Up Table
 File Relationships
 Indexes
 Automatic Smart Linking
 Link Options
Designing the Report Template
 Field Explorer
 Inserting Fields
 Moving, Sizing, & Aligning
 Previewing the Report
 Formatting Fields
 Special Fields
 Text Objects
Tuesday September 15. 9:00am-5:00pm
Sorting And Grouping the Data
 Sorting
 Grouping
o Group Names
o Specified Order
o Making Changes to Groups
 Section Expert
Summarizing the Data
 Summaries
o Grand Totals
o Top N Sort Expert
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Running Totals
Filtering the Data
 Select Records Expert
 Show Formula
 Index Considerations
Creating Formulas
 Fields
 Functions/Operators
 Math Functions
 String Functions
 Date/Time
 If Then Else
 Division
Printing/Exporting
Create Report Expert
Setting Data source Location
Converting Reports from one version of Crystal to Another
Wednesday September 16. 9am-12:00pm
Introduction to SQL
SQL Overview
Types of SQL Statements
 Data Definition
 Data Control
 Data Manipulation
Basic Data Manipulation Language

SELECT Statement
o Selecting Data
o Table and field aliases
o FROM Clause
o WHERE clause
o ORDER BY clause
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o GROUP BY clause
o HAVING clause
o DISTINCT
o TOP (N)
 Predicated and Operators
o Comparison
o AND, OR, NOT
o IN, BETWEEN, LIKE
o Parentheses
 Functions
o Character Data
o Numeric Data
o Date and Time Data
Querying Multiple Tables

JOIN Statement
SQL Coding Standards
Lunch. 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Wednesday September 16. 1:00pm-5:00pm
Introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Overview of SSRS Components


SQL Server database engine
Report authoring:
o Report Builder – Microsoft Office-style application
o Report Designer – integrated into Visual Studio
 Toolbar Menus
 Data Tools Windows
o Server Explorer
o Toolbox
o Solution Explorer
o Report Data
o Properties
Elements of a Report
 Data source – server name; database name; authentication
 Data set – tables, fields, report conditions
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 Report layout – sorting, grouping, formatting
Getting Started
 Creating a Project
 Creating a Shared Data Source
 Creating a Data Set
 Adding a Table
 Joining Data from Multiple Tables
Creating a Report





Report Wizard
Adding Fields to the Report
Formatting the Report
o Adding Page Headers and Footers
Previewing and Printing the Report
Exporting the Report
Thursday September 17. 9:00am-5:00pm
Intro to SSRS continued….
Formatting Fields on a Report
 Font properties – type, size, color
 Number formats
 Borders
Sorting Data
Grouping and Aggregating Data
 Defining Grouping Hierarchy
 Adding Subtotals
 Formatting Groups
 Collapsing Group Sections
Creating Expressions


Logic and Numeric Operators
String Functions
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 Date/Time Operators and Functions
Adding Filters
Creating a Crosstab (Matrix) Report
Adding Report Parameters
Adding Line and other shapes to the report
Adding Images to the Report Header or Footer
Adding Charts
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CAMRA BootCamp User Level 1 | 5 day Seminar
Cost: $3600 *
Date: September 21-25, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 32
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Each day:
$950
All Week:
$3600
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 1 is designed to take a non-CAMRA user and make them
functional by the end of the week in the basics of CAMRA accounting. We start with a manual
only environment in order to fully understand the implications of the data points in the Security
Master and Transaction screens. This course is perfect for any new user of CAMRA (under one
year of experience) to learn the basics of CAMRA and gain an understanding of its structure
and functionality. Attendees will receive a User Level 1 binder filled with all of the User Level 1
CAMRA Manuals.
Dress is business casual. Lunch will be provided each day for attendees.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday, September 21. 8:30 – 5:30
CAMRA Basics






Who uses CAMRA and why
Navigation
Customization
Help Files
CAMRA Views
Understanding key relationships in CAMRA
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 Account/Portfolio
 Nightly Processing and Month End Close
 Workflow and Favorites
Database Structure and Data Flow in CAMRA

Detailed Database structure
o Entity Structure
o Security Structure
o Transaction Structure
o Holdings (Positions) Structure
o Cash Accounting Structure
o General Ledger Structure
 On Line Data Dictionary
 Transaction Impact on Fields
 Date Implications on Data
Security Master Setup
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

Review Security Type Set up
Review Security Master Set up
Set up Security Masters
o Bond
 Call Schedule
 Floating Rate Schedule
o Foreign Bond
o MBS CMO
o Common Stock
o Short Term
Tuesday September 21. 8:30am-5:30pm.
CAMRA Transaction Processing




Trading Securities
o Buys/Sells
o Free Receive/Deliver
o Delete/Edits
Transaction Settlement
o Unsettling Transactions and Corrections
Income Transactions
Principal Transactions
Wednesday September 22. 8:30am-5:30pm.
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Additional Cash Transactions
Other Security Transactions
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o
o
o
Transfers
Corporate Actions
Adding a Price
Adding a Factor
Thursday September 23. 8:30am – 5:30pm.
CAMRA Uploads


Processing in an Automated Environment
Security Master Related
o Issuer Upload
o Security Master Upload
o Electronic Security Master Update
o Security Attributes
 Transaction Upload
 Market Data
 Dividend Upload
 Pricing Upload
 Factors
 LIBOR rates
 File Format in CAMRA Help
 Four Step Process
o Issuer Upload
o Sec Master Upload
o Sec Master Update
o Sec Master Edit
o Security Attribute Upload is separate upload
Controls








Cash Reconciliation
Holdings Rec
Aged Income
Cross Check
Security Masters
Upload Files
Pricing Controls
Monthly Controls
Friday September 24. 8:30am to 12:30pm.
Final Questions and Review.
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November
Training Week | November 10-12 | Toronto
RECON | Set up, Processing and Maintenance
Cost: $950 *
Date: November 10, 2015.
Location: Toronto, CAN
CPE Credit: 8
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
The class objectives will cover the following:
Wednesday, November 10. 9-5pm
Overview
Navigation
 Logon Screen
 Alerts
 Case Management
 Cross Reference
 Management Dashboard
Configuration
 Data Input
 Environment Settings
 Application
 Investigate
 Security
 Email
 Default User Settings
 Miscellaneous
o Changing Passwords
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o Modifying column names
o Creating New Users
o Custom Views
Import/Export Wizard
Getting Started with the Interface
Creating User Defined File Formats
Reconciling Data
Investigation
Reports
Editing Codes
Translating Data
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Performance Measurement | CAMRA and Sylvan
Cost: $950 *
Date: November 11, 2015.
Location: Toronto, CAN
CPE Credit: 8
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
CAMRA:
$500
Sylvan:
$500
The class objectives will cover the following:
Wednesday, November 11. 9-12:30
Performance Measurement Background / General Information
o Performance measurement: what is it?
o CAMRA performance principle objectives
o CAMRA performance GIPS compliance
o CAMRA performance calculations
 Modified Dietz / Daily valuation
 Geometric Linking
 Performance Calculations
 Attribution (Contribution)
o Performance Total Value (V)
o Performance Net Cash Flow (F)
o Management Fees
CAMRA
Pre-Initialization Set up
o Core CAMRA data/set up
 Portfolio Inception & Initialization dates
 company file: performance flag = ‘S’
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PM Module settings
 F7: NEWCONST
 Constants
 daycount
 tolerance
 closed_date
 sylvan_file
 beginning_of_day
Roll Forward / Reconciliations / Maintenance
o Run Data Update
 What is smart date?
 How to enable smart date
o Set up Data Update Profiles
o Reconciliation of Data at month end
 Market value reconciliation
 How to run, interpret, and make adjustments
 Cash reconciliation
 How to run, interpret, and make adjustments
o Indexes
 How to set up new indexes
 Index blends
 Composites
o Merging Records
Reporting
o

PM reporting module
 Group by Portfolio
 Group by Segment
 Options setup
 Printer setup
 pm2sload
 Batch reports
Discussion of capabilities and synergies between CAMRA PM and Sylvan
Lunch. 12:30-1:30
Wednesday, November 11. 1:30-5:30
Sylvan
Overview
Workflow Overview
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DataFlow
Set up and configuration
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Calculation periods
User-defined portfolio classification schemes
Calculation parameters
Portfolio merging
GIPS in depth
Modified Dietz in depth
Multicurrency considerations
Historical Data Upload
o
o
o
o
o
Performance
Benchmarks
Attribution
Composites
Best Practice load times
Portfolio Structures
o
o
Roll Ups
Structure Definitions
After Tax Performance
Production Workflow Management
o
o
Retroactive Error Corrections
Post-Calculation Return Validation and Publishing
Spotlight on Derivatives
Benchmark Management
o
o
o
o
o
Market Index Customization
Blended Benchmarks
Full Benchmark Customization
Constituent level roll-up
Other Benchmarks
Ex-Post Risk Metrics
Composites
Attribution Methodologies
o
o
o
User Defined
Equity
Fixed income
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o
Alternative Fixed Income
KRD
Reporting and Analysis Tools
Review of Models
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CAMRA | Market Data
Cost: $950 *
Date: November 12, 2015.
Location: Toronto, CAN
CPE Credit: 8
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
The class objectives will cover the following:
Thursday, November 12. 9-5:00
Overview




Main CAMRA Tables
Dataflow of Market Data
The 24 hour Clock
Monthly Workflow
Pricing Schema
 Define Schema Codes
 Define Regions
 Account Setup
 Pricing Preferences
 Pricing Rules Setup
 Linking Pricing Rules with Individual Securities
 Pricing Hierarchy by Security Type
 Valuation Processing
 CAMRA Views
Composite Ratings
 Updating Ratings Service
 Create Ratings Composite Schema
 Upload Ratings Schema Rules
 Uploads Ratings Schema Overrides
 Generate Ratings Composites
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Corporate Actions




Definition of a Corporate Action
Typical Industry examples of Corporate Actions
Typical Data carriers of Corporate Actions: IDC, SVC
Types of Corporate Actions CAMRA can handle
o Non-cash Mergers
o Capital Contribution
o Name/Identifier Changes
o Spin-offs
o Cash Dividends
o Options
o Rights
o Bonus Shares
o Return of Capital
o Reverse split
o Payment in Kind
What CAMRA Can do





Announcement Recording
Pre-processing and validation
Posting
Reversals
Reporting
How to Get It Done: Set up and Processing





Workflow Flag Settings
o Flag 81 for approvals
Automatic Announcement Feeds
o File layout
o File location
o DIVIDEND
o RIGHTSAC
Portfolio Corporate Action Defaults
Nightly Processing Settings
CAMRA Corporate Actions Menu and Screens
o Corporate Actions Manager
o Name Change
o Announcements
o Dividends
o Rights
o Euro Processing
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o Corporate Actions Approvals
Reports
Examples
o Merger
o Spin-off
o Dividend
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December
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 2 | 5 Day Seminar
Cost: $3600 *
Date: December 14-18, 2015.
Location: Windsor, CT
CPE Credit: 32
*discounts are available for early registration and groups
Cost for individual Sections:
Each day:
$950
CAMRA BootCamp User Level 2 is designed for experienced CAMRA users to gain further
knowledge and a standard basis for discussion of the variety of high functions in CAMRA. This
course starts in an automated environment, and goes through the intricacies of exception based
processing. We will delve into different investment types and transactions, and give the user a
higher understanding of how to utilize the system for any situation that may arise. This course
is perfect for any experienced user of CAMRA (over two years of experience). Attendees will
receive a User Level 2 binder filled with all of the User Level 2 CAMRA Manuals.
Dress is business casual. Lunch will be provided each day for attendees.
The class objectives will cover the following:
Monday 8:30-5:30pm
Overview of the Automated/Straight Thru Processing Environment

Review of dataflow in automated environment
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
Overview of Exceptions/Breaks Analysis
o Identifying areas of high breaks/troubleshooting
 Book Value/Yield/AMZ
 Holdings Adjustments
 Multicurrency
 General Ledger
 Market Data
Reconciliation and Reporting
Book Value, Yield and Amortization




CAMRA Yield Methodologies
 CAMRA Yield Concepts
 Constant Yield
 Constant Yield - Retrospective
 Constant Yield - Prospective
o Price/Yield Methodology
o Available Yield Methodologies
CAMRA Book Value Methodologies
o Methods Supported
 Present Value Method (Compliance with ASC 310, formerly FAS 91)
 Effective Interest Method (ASC 325-40 formerly EITF 99-20)
 Retrospective Interest Method (ASC 320-10 formerly EITF 96-12)
 Securities that Amortize to Less than 100 (ASC 310-30-35)
 Constant Yield – IFRS 9 (Cumulative Catch Up Method)
CAMRA Yield Setup
o Yield Flowchart
o Yield Elections – Hierarchy
 Database Level Elections
 Portfolio Level Elections
 Security Type Elections
 Security Master Elections
 Lot Level Elections
o Yield Elections Setup
 Database Level - Yield Elections (Workflows)
 Portfolio Level - Yield Elections
 Security Type Level - Yield Elections
o Security Master Level - Yield
 Security Master Setup | Z Tranche
 Syndicated Loan Facility Master
 Lot Level - Yield Elections
o Security Attributes
 Administration of Security Total Issue
 Total Issue Methodologies
 Cash Flow Types
 Uploading Security Attributes
CAMRA Book Value Setup
o Book Value Flowchart
o Account Level Elections
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
 Effect on the Calculation of Book Value
 Book Value Banding – (Book Price Rules)
o Database Level Elections (Workflows)
 Workflow Setting for Holding Adjustments
 Tax Basis Workflow Settings
 Post Principal Workflow Settings
o Maintenance
 Set Amortization Methods Program (SETAMZ)
 Updating Yields in CAMRA
 Key Concepts
 CAMRA Yield Update Menu Choices
Processing of Impaired Securities
o Key Criteria
 Use of Cash Flow Schedules
 Administration of Book Value Banding
o Impairment Processing Rules
o Procedures – Processing Standard Cash Flows
 Cash Flow Upload Details
 Cash Flow Uploads Procedure
 Setup and Processing of Securities Using Standard Cash Flows
o Procedures - Processing ABS Cash Flows
 ABS Cash Flow Upload Process
 Payments at < 100
Proving Yields and Book Values in CAMRA
Tuesday 8:30am -12:30pm
Holdings Adjustments







Overview of Regulation and Guidance
Overview of Hedge Adjustments
Book Value/Hedge Adjustments
o Write Up/Write Down
o Impact on Data
o Uploads and Batch
Split Lots
Delete Book Value Write Up/Down
Capital Transactions
Global Revaluation Processing
o Editing Valuation Rules
o Update Book Value Adjustments
o View and Edit Book Value Adjustments
o Uploads
o View Book Value Adjustment History
o Archive Historic Book Value Adjustments
Tuesday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Cash and Multicurrency Processing

Overview of Cash Processing
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



Important Tables and DataFlow
Accounting for Cash Transactions
o Cash Suspense Processing
o Key Cash Accounting Fields
o Account Setup Conventions
o Cash movement at Settlement
o Cash Dates
o OtherCash customized Tran Types
Terminology Review for Multicurrency Processing
Currency Setup
Maintaining Cash Positions
Valuation of Foreign Currency Balances
Valuation for FX Sport and Forward Transactions
Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm
General Ledger, Chart of Accounts Setup



Initializing CAMRA General Ledger
o Overview of Major Tables
o Dataflow of GL transactions
o Accounts Master Setup
Standard Chart of Accounts
o GL Mapping
o Standard Chart of Accounts Upload
o Manual Entry and Maintenance
o Run Through Typical Tran Types
o CAMRA Views Analysis
Alternate Chart of Accounts Plus and Alternate Chart of Accounts
o Review of DataFlow and Precedence
o Workflow/Process Considerations
o Uploads for Alternate COA and COA Plus
o Upload General Ledger User Descriptions
o GL Account Number Reset Options
 Batching and Frequency
o Run Through Typical Tran Types
 Review of Exceptions
Wednesday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
General Ledger, Trial Balance and Income Statements


Dataflow and Major tables in General Ledger Balances
Quick Review of Chart of Accounts Role in Building Balances
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




General Ledger Balances Date
Create or Build Initial balances
o Upload of Initial Balances
GLBALMKR
o Remapping of General Ledger Accounts
o Update Files for New Records
o Delete and Rebuild for All Records
Runtime and Batching Options
Detail and Summary Balances
Bifurcate Unrealized FX Gains/Losses
Overriding General Ledger Entries
o General Ledger Adjustments
o GLSWEEP
o Update General Ledger Accounts
Ongoing Procedures and Workflows with General Ledger Balances
o Interfacing with a corporate ledger
Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm
Market Data


Pricing Schema
o Define Schema Codes
o Define Regions
o Account Setup
o Pricing Preferences
o Pricing Rules Setup
o Linking Pricing Rules with Individual Securities
o Pricing Hierarchy by Security Type
o Valuation Processing
o CAMRA Views
Composite Ratings
o Updating Ratings Service
o Create Ratings Composite Schema
o Upload Ratings Schema Rules
o Uploads Ratings Schema Overrides
o Generate Ratings Composites
Thursday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
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Review Audit Tables and their functionality
o Edit Tables
o Audit Tables
o History Tables
o CAMRAViews Audit Trail
o Analysis tools
o Identifying edit authors
o Presenting information to outside parties
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Review and Testing
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Training Event Policies and Procedures
Public Events
Training Event Policies and Procedures
A copy of the training policies and procedures is available in our Training Brochure, our website,
every event eblast, and registration confirmation. A client may request a copy at any time from
sdemarino@sscinc.com.
Registration and Confirmation
Each of our public events will be advertised to our client base via an email blast to our mailing
list, announced on our User Calls, and listed on our website www.ssctech.com. Registration can
be done via our online registration system , our Client Services hotline cs.help@sscinc.com, or
through
the
Director
of
SS&C
Zoologic
Learning
Academy,
Sasha
DeMarino
at
sdemarino@sscinc.com.
Attendees will receive a confirmation by email from an SS&C administrator. If an attendee does
not register through our online registration system, they will be asked if they want to be billed
or pay via credit card. The attendee will be provided with the appropriate documentation to fill
out and return. An attendee is considered registered upon the receiving of payment
information.
Registration fees for webinars are charged per registering email. Registration fees for seminars
are charged per individual attending.
Refunds and Transfers
Registration fees are charged on the day of the event and a receipt is provided to the
registering email, as well as mailed to the billing address. If a registered individual does not
show up for an event, the registration fee will not be charged. If a registered attendee arrives
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late to the event, regardless of minutes late, they will be charged the full amount of the
registration fee.
During a webinar, if additional emails register and attend the webinar course than were
originally registered previous to the event, the parent company will be billed for the additional
attendees without notice. Keep in mind registration fees for webinars are charged per
registering email.
If an attendee would like to transfer their registration to another course or event, a transfer
request will need to be sent to the Director within five business days previous to the event.
Any disputes regarding registration fees, refund or transfer requests should be directed
to the Director of SS&C Zoologic Learning Academy by writing within 30 days of the
event at either sdemarino@sscinc.com or SS&C Headquarters, attention Sasha DeMarino,
80 Lamberton Rd, Windsor, CT 06095.
Course Cancellations or Changes
If a course is cancelled or rescheduled due to instructor illness, inclement weather or other
unforeseen circumstance, attendees will not be charged the registration fee on the intended
day of the event. Every possible effort will be made to notify all attendees of the cancellation or
rescheduling of the event as far in advance of the event as possible. An SS&C Administrator will
confirm the registration of each attendee in this circumstance, and allow for cancellation or
transference of registration.
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Feedback, Complaints or Suggestions
After each session, an anonymous survey will be sent to participants allowing them to share
feedback, complaints or suggestions about the class, instructor, materials, or content. An
attendee can fill out this survey at any time after the event. Our staff is notified when a survey
is completed, as well as we review all surveys periodically.
If a name and business are
provided, SS&C reserves the right to contact the individual regarding their feedback for further
discussion or details.
Attendees are also welcome to share any feedback, complaints or suggestions with the Director
of SS&C Zoologic Learning Academy at sdemarino@sscinc.com or 860-731-5027.
Course Production
SS&C Zoologic Learning Academy courses are put together by a vast internal team of CPA’s,
CFA’s, PMP’s and Subject Matter Experts. SS&C has extensive industry and certified experience
in accounting, auditing, tax, regulatory, software, trading, insurance and asset management.
Each course is reviewed by our education department for educational objectives, effective
teaching methods, and clear format, at which time quizzes, exercises and tests are created. Our
Subject Matter Expert instructors give the content the final review in order to ensure accuracy
and full coverage of the topic. In the case where content has been reviewed by an outside
party, such as a tax lawyer, it will be stated in the course description.
Courses are maintained in-house and reviewed once a year for accuracy to current regulatory
guidance, software enhancements, and changing accounting rules. They are also reviewed
before each private engagement by the instructors.
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Exercises, Quizzes and Tests
Most of our seminars and webinars will include exercises, quizzes and tests. The attendee can
decide whether or not to engage in these learning verification methods, but will not receive
credit for the course unless the attendee has satisfactorily completed and passed the quizzes
and tests with a 75% or higher grade. All hard copy and electronic tests and quiz records will be
kept for five years in SS&C Zoologic Learning Academy’s files from the date of the event. An
attendee may request a copy of their quizzes or tests and resulting score by sending a written
request to sdemarino@sscinc.com.
Course Delivery
Webinar [Group Internet Based]
Many of our training topics are offered via webinar which allows for a greater degree of
flexibility when dealing with multiple locations, tight time schedules, remote areas, and more.
Our instructors use the Cisco Webex platform Training Module, and create interactive
environments for learning and discussion. Although webinars are not appropriate for topics that
require hands-on learning, they are an efficient way to gain information and instruction on
many of our basic software concepts.
All webinars are accompanied by electronic documentation and may include electronically
deployed quizzes or tests through the Webex system. The Webex system will take attendance
through the registration process, and will monitor the attention of the participant through a
monitoring system. Consistent inattention throughout the presentation may result in lack of
credit for the course. There is no maximum amount of participants or locations for webinars.
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In-Classroom [Group Live]
For in-classroom seminars, we host the training onsite at one of SS&C’s training facilities. Our
classrooms include state of the art projectors for easy viewing of presentations, as well as
computers for any hands-on exercises. Attendees will receive high quality training from one of
our many knowledgeable and experienced instructors. Our instructors combine both industry
awareness as well as in-depth software expertise while utilizing the latest learning methods to
keep attendees engaged.
All in-classroom instruction is accompanied by printed copies of documentation. We administer
quizzes, tests and hands-on activities while giving training courses onsite. We provide two
instructors for classes larger than ten people for best coverage.
During our seminars (group live learning), we take attendance at the beginning of each day and
after each break, as well as monitor participation throughout the program. Any early departure,
late arrivals or elongated breaks will deduct from overall hours earned towards the program.
Any missed quizzes or hands-on exercises will also deduct from your overall course completion
score.
Course Description
Each of our advertised courses contain a general description of the course and its time
commitment, the learning objectives, credits earned and the knowledge level being taught. Any
pre-requisites required for the course will be listed. The description will state if there are handson exercises, quizzes or tests given during the course. SS&C also provides a short biography of
the instructor in order for our attendees to gain an understanding of the background and depth
of experience of the instructor.
Certificate of Completion
After each webinar or seminar, attendees will receive a certificate of completion for the event
verifying their attendance, final test score, and earned credits. This certificate will be given via
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electronic format. If an official certificate of completion is required with the SS&C seal, please
send a request to sdemarino@sscinc.com.
All copies of tests, quizzes and certificates of completion will be kept in SS&C’s files for five
years and can be requested at any time.
Private Events
Private events are categorized as on demand training events for one specific client and are
governed by the rules and specifications as laid out in the Training Brochure for standard and
customized training. A Work Request contract is produced for each private training
engagement, and client will be bound to the verbage within that contract for the training upon
full execution of the contract.
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Contact Us
Sasha DeMarino
Director of Training and Development
SS&C Zoologic Learning Academy
860-731-5027
sdemarino@sscinc.com
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