FOAPAL: A = Activity
- An activity code consists of six alphanumeric characters.
- It is an element of the FOAPAL used specifically by each Department/Unit to further describe the purpose or nature of a transaction for their own reporting needs.
- When processing transactions, the default Activity code is "000000" – unassigned activity.
| Letter |
Element |
Definition | Examples | Coding Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ACTIVITY | A user defined element to be used for independent reporting needs not required for external reporting purposes. (6 characters, no hierarchy) | Piano vs Violin Activity in the Faculty of Music |
When to use an Activity Code
Using specific activity codes is at the discretion of each Department/Unit. If a Department/Unit has no additional reporting needs, then the default activity code "000000" may be used for all transactions.
It is recommended to use activity codes when transactions associated to a specific activity/purpose need to be tracked or grouped together.
Activity codes are not assigned for use to a specific Department/Unit. Once created, the activity code is available to all users processing financial transactions.
New Activity Code requests
- Fill out and submit the Request a new activity code form found on the Financial Services website (sign-in is required).
Note: If requesting more than three (3) activity codes, use the template provided to submit an Excel file with the form.
- fisrequest.acct [at] mcgill.ca (Unrestricted Accounting) will assess and process the request.
- Once processed, you will receive a confirmation email.