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[ Business Division : How to get Reimbursed for a purchase you made ]

Created by [ Rowan Dempster], last modified by [ Victor Zheng] on Aug 17, 2021

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[NOTE:] This page is deprecated in favour of Submitting a Purchase Request

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Step1:
Before purchasing, confirm with your team captain if the item should be purchased through reimbursement (you purchase and school reimburses) or purchase order (school purchases directly - preferred option).

Step2:
If reimbursement, obtain written approval (discord message) from your team captain and finance team.
You need to get a "Yes" as a response from your team captain and finance to proceed with the purchase

Step3:
Purchase your item and make sure to get a PHYSICAL receipt! There is a black folder labeled "receipts" in the non-locked black cabinet in the bay. Please place your receipt in that folder attached to your expense claim (explained in step 4) and tag the finance team/finance team lead directly when this is done. Alternatively, you can submit the completed reimbursement form + receipts to Meaghan Carter (the UW finance coordinator for WATonomous) directly to save time. Her office is in E3 4106.

Step4:
Download the University of Waterloo's expense claim form from the link below: "Expense reimbursement and travel-related advances/settlements/claims -> Contract employees (< 1 year), Visitors, and Students use the following form: Expense Claim Form (.xlsx)" - should be in the 7th bullet point:
https://uwaterloo.ca/finance/expenses

Don't worry about the 'Travel' section; fill out your information at the top, the actual purchase in the table and sign at the bottom.

*If you are finding the form confusing this is what a finished copy looks looks like:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nfsb8t00VeBoUHYgDPTwMcKT3OW-UimS/view?usp=sharing//
*If you have complex questions (currency, car rentals, etc.) please consult the detailed reimbursement manual before contacting finance:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jLJNXYvxL5rn7PsSuCvGqEArNTCkHoA/view?usp=sharing//

Step5:
Fill in your purchase info on the 'Reimbursement tracker'
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CdiowlqP1RYsEEt7x2zQkm6N8U5qcPtitUCkYY1fTP4/edit#gid=1318717165

Step6:
The finance team will forward expense claim forms weekly. We will update you once your claim has been processed!
You will either receive the reimbursement through auto-deposit or will be notified when and where you can pick up a cheque from UW Finance.

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