Travel Policy
Travel Policy
Travel Policy
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Travel Policy
Expenses incurred by an employee while representing the Company on company sponsored business
are generally reimbursable. Business travel expenses are reimbursable if the expenses are (1)
reasonable and necessary expenses, (2) incurred while away from home, and (3) directly connected with
and necessary or appropriate to the pursuit of Company business. Employees holding jobs that are
designated as requiring extensive travel will be expected to travel as a condition of employment. For all
other positions, travel is considered only an incidental part of satisfying specific job requirements. All
expenses are subject to audit. Any item not in compliance with this policy will be deducted from the
employee’s reimbursement.
Travel Approver: The approving authority responsible for confirming that the trip cost, routing and
accommodations are within policy and appropriate for the purpose of the trip.
Corporate Visa Card: All employees anticipating travel are required to apply for the corporate VISA
card. All travel expenses must be placed on this card, unless the vendor does not accept credit
cards.
1. All U.S. travel arrangements must be made through Concur, Tech Data’s online booking tool.
Travel arrangements include transportation to and from the travel destination(s), hotel and rental
car reservations. For after-hours emergency assistance when traveling in the continental United
States, employees may call (800) 241-0944. For travel outside of the continental United States,
travelers should obtain an after-hours emergency number, which can be accessed in the country
in which you are traveling. Changes to an employee’s travel itinerary while en route should be
made by the Travel Center. Change fees may be reimbursed based on reasonability, justification
and cost. Travelers should keep in mind the average change fees range from $100.00 to
$250.00, in addition to the airfare differential at the time of change.
2. Once a travel itinerary is established, any changes must be approved in advance and in writing
by the person originally approving the travel.
3. All travel expenses are to be paid by the traveler at the time of purchase. All air charges will be
made on the corporate air account by the Travel Center and noted on the “Expenses Direct Billed
to Tech Data” on the expense report. All other expenses (car, hotel, food, etc.) must be
submitted on an expense report. The employee must use their corporate credit card for such
expenses. If the corporate credit card is used for an item in excess of $3,500.00, the
reimbursement may be made directly to Visa.
4. Travelers will provide a copy of their itinerary to their supervisor before leaving on business travel
and include a copy with their expense report.
5. In the event that several key employees (directors and officers of the Company) are traveling
concurrently, efforts should be made to schedule their transportation separately.
6. Corporate credit cards will be issued to all employees who travel as part of their job requirements.
Corporate credit cards are issued only as a convenience. The corporate credit card must be
used for business related charges and may not be used for personal charges. Its privileges will
be revoked if abused. Those employees who are in the application process are expected to use
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a personal credit card or cash to cover business-related travel expenses. In the event that the
financial requirements of a business trip are in excess of an employee’s means, a cash advance
may be requested through Supplier Payables.
Air Travel
Domestic Air Travel
1. All Domestic air reservations are to be made via Concur, Tech Data's online booking tool.
2. When booking flights, every effort should be made to book travel at least 14 days in advance.
Arrival and departure times shall be arranged as close to the scheduled business activity as
possible.
3. All Tech Data employees will fly coach class for all fights. Senior Vice Presidents and above may
travel first class on flights of approximately three (3) hours or more.
4. Travel arrangements may call for connecting flights and travel on commuter planes.
5. In-flight amenities such as Wi-Fi for flights less than three (3) hours, phone services, and
entertainment provided at additional cost are non-reimbursable.
6. The most efficient and cost effective means of travel will be used whether travel is paid by Tech
Data or reimbursed by a customer or vendor.
1. Unless approved by the Travel Center, all international travel must be booked via Tech Data’s
Travel Center with an approved Travel Request Form.
2. All Tech Data employees fly coach class for all flights. For flights over seven (7) hours, Vice
Presidents and above may select business class travel.
3. Every effort should be made to book international travel in advance. Advance bookings of
international travel plans may substantially increase the likelihood of securing more appropriate
and preferred itineraries, as well as discounts.
If a traveler is in Mexico or Latin America and has an emergency, they may contact Luis Dabalsa at (305)
718-3164 (office), (786) 325-9976 (cell), or (305) 238-4758 (home).
In case of an emergency in the US or Canada, please contact Jeff Riley at (727) 532-8003 (office) or
(727) 639-2252 (cell).
In case of an emergency in Europe, please contact Rudy Neefs at 0032-53-73-7991 (office) or 0032-471-
930-519 (cell).
Refer to Appendix A for International Travel Precautions and the TDNet Travel Website for Travel
Advisories.
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Use of a Personal Vehicle for Business Travel
Certain business travel will require an employee to use their personal vehicle. As a general rule, using a
personal vehicle for business travel will be required for business trips in which one way mileage is 200
miles or less and 400 miles or less round trip, and the aggregate cost of traveling by car (mileage x
standard reimbursement) is the least expensive alternative.
Mandatory Insurance Requirements for Use of Personal Vehicle for Business Travel
Individuals using their personal vehicle for business travel are required to maintain insurance with no
business use exclusions in coverage amounts as indicated below or as required by state laws, whichever
is greater:
Upon request, a copy of the employee insurance declaration page or certificate of insurance must be
submitted.
The Company is not responsible for any physical damage, insurance collision or comprehensive
deductibles, parking, towing or moving traffic violations. In the event of an accident, immediately
notify David Kervin, Director of Risk and Insurance, at extension 75868.
Multi-month rentals - All domestic multi-month rental agreements are to be booked through the Travel
Center.
Rental car requirement - All individuals requiring rental cars for business travel will be required to maintain
a current driver’s license and abide by any restrictions contained thereon while operating the rented
vehicle.
Age restrictions - Please contact the Travel Center if you are under age 25, as there are some age
restrictions with some of the car rental agencies.
Changes/cancellations - All changes and/or cancellations of rental cars must be coordinated through the
Travel Center. “No show” charges and unauthorized upgrades are the responsibility of the traveler.
Insurance coverage (US) - For rentals booked in the United States, employees should deny all insurance
coverage offered at the Hertz Rental Car agency desk as insurance is included in Tech Data’s corporate
rates with Hertz. These charges will not be reimbursable by the Company. The corporate umbrella policy
covers employees during business travel.
Insurance coverage (non-US) - For non-US rentals, full coverage should be accepted and will be
reimbursed.
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Multiple employees traveling to the same location - In the event that multiple employees are traveling to
the same location, best efforts should be made to coordinate car rentals so that only one car for four
employees is achieved. An upgrade to a full sized vehicle will be allowed in this case. Travelers are
encouraged to refuel outside of airport locations.
Under no circumstances should a rental vehicle be operated by a Tech Data employee who has been
drinking alcoholic beverages, or who is under the influence of prescription sedatives, hallucinogens or
other medication (prescription or otherwise) in which driving or operation of mechanical equipment is
discouraged. In the event of an accident, immediately notify David Kervin, Director of Risk and
Insurance, at extension 75868.
Reservations - All domestic lodging reservations are to be made through Concur, Tech Data’s online
booking tool. Tech Data preferred hotels should be used to maintain Tech Data’s corporate rates and
amenities.
Lodging Costs - All lodging costs are to be paid by the traveler and entered on the expense report.
Seminars, conferences or meetings - Preferred hotels can be requested by the traveler in the event that
the traveler is attending a seminar, conference, meeting or other similar function that warrants the traveler
to stay in the same hotel as the function the traveler is attending. Otherwise, the Travel Center will
recommend hotels or lodging arrangements for a mid-priced business class hotel, geographically
convenient to the traveler’s business destination.
Use of hotel Wi-Fi – First and foremost, the Traveler shall utilize the hotel’s free Wi-Fi access whenever
available. If the hotel charges for Wi-Fi access, refer to the “Wi-Fi Services” section below for usage and
reimbursements.
Room guarantee - The Travel Center will guarantee the room for late arrival to the traveler’s
corporate or personal credit card.
Cancellations – All cancellations must be telephoned to the Travel Center prior to the hotel's
deadline, as noted on the traveler’s itinerary, to avoid "no show" charges. All "no show" charges
are the responsibility of the traveler and will not be reimbursed.
Meals
The following daily meal reimbursement limits are based upon the city into which the travel occurs. If
your destination is not listed as a Premium City, the Standard City rate of $45.00 applies.
Generally, partial day travel shall have meal reimbursement limits of $10.00 for breakfast, $15.00
dollars for lunch and $20.00 for dinner.
Reimbursement of expenses incurred for meals may begin on the first travel day in accordance with the
starting and ending time of travel. Reimbursable meals depend upon the employee’s travel itinerary. If
an employee’s travel itinerary requires an employee to start/end his workday two hours before
commencement (or after completion) of a "normal" workday, meals will be provided on that travel day.
Normal workday is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To be reimbursed, you must provide receipts for each meal.
You will not be reimbursed for a meal cost in excess of the daily meal limit.
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The following daily meal limit is inclusive of tips and snacks for the associated meals:
Premium
State Key City County and/or Other Defined City Total
Location by Day
AZ Phoenix, Scottsdale Maricopa $60.00
CA All All $60.00
Washington (cities of Alexandria,
DC $60.00
Fairfax and Falls Church)
Miami, Broward,
FL South Florida $60.00
Palm Beach
GA Atlanta $60.00
IL Chicago Cook, Lake $60.00
MA Boston, Cambridge Suffolk, City of Cambridge $60.00
MD Montgomery, Prince George’s $60.00
NV Las Vegas Clark County $60.00
NY New York City $60.00
PA Philadelphia Philadelphia $60.00
VA Arlington, Fairfax $60.00
WA Seattle King $60.00
Latin America and Caribbean All All $60.00
All other countries outside of
All All $80.00
the Continental U.S.
Examples:
1. Bill’s flight to Atlanta leaves TIA at 7:05 a.m. and arrives at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast would not be
reimbursed for Bill in this case because 7:05 a.m. is not two hours before Bill’s normal workday
begins.
2. Bill’s return flight from Atlanta arrives at TIA at 11:00 p.m. Bill would be reimbursed for dinner
expenses on the last travel day of his trip since he arrived home more than two hours later than
his normal workday would have provided.
3. Bill’s flight leaves at 2:30 p.m. Bill is only entitled to reimbursement for dinner that day.
4. Bill returns from travel at 6:30 p.m. He is not entitled to reimbursement for dinner since his travel
did not extend more than two hours later than his normal workday.
If travel is required on a weekend or holiday, meals will be reimbursed providing you are traveling through
the respective meal times.
Alcohol Policy
Tech Data does not encourage or endorse alcohol consumption. Employees are expected to act
responsibly. Underage drinking is illegal and will not be tolerated. Please refer to the Company Alcohol
Policy for additional policy details (On Line With you - Company Alcohol Policy).
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Corporate Calling Card Policy and Guidelines
Purpose
This policy is established to provide guidance to employees who, through the nature of their work, are
required to travel and need to make long distance telephones calls.
Usage Guidelines
The Corporate Calling Card obtained under this guideline shall be used first and foremost for business
purposes. As with all Tech Data property, employees have a responsibility to properly use the calling
card. Usage logs may be reviewed by Technical or Financial personnel to assure compliance with this
policy. Users may be requested to provide written justification for charges deemed excessive per the
guidelines outlined in the Usage Review section below.
Usage Review
The Telecommunications Manager or designee will conduct a monthly review of the use of Corporate-
issued Calling Cards.
Calling Card usage that is deemed excessive may result in email notification to the user and their
Manager for review to provide written justification of the expense, or direct Management
notification via IT Executive Management for justification.
Email notifications containing proper Calling Card usage procedures may be sent to the user.
Incidentals
Telephone Calls
See the above Calling Card Policy for guidelines and usage.
Airport Parking
When travel plans include air travel, the Company will reimburse for mileage to and from the departure
airport at the standard mileage reimbursement rate. This reimbursement will be limited to miles traveled
in excess of those normally driven to and from work (commuting miles). Employees should park in the
long-term and/or economy parking lot at the departure airport unless their departure or arrival times are in
the late evening or they perceive a potential danger for their personal safety in getting to their car. Long-
term parking should be used for all departures from Tampa International Airport (TIA) unless the duration
of the trip is less than 48 hours. Under these circumstances, use of the short-term lot is permissible.
Baggage Fees
Tech Data will reimburse related baggage fees when a traveler is required to check their baggage.
Travelers should be prudent and limit their number of bags based on the trip length and duration.
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Wi-Fi Services
Inflight Wi-Fi. Employees will be reimbursed for business use of in-flight Wi-Fi costs on the following
basis:
Reimbursement for the actual cost of service will be made for all flights
Employees should review the airlines’ Wi-Fi programs and their travel plans to determine the
most cost effective purchase. This could be by segment, by day, or for very frequent travelers, by
month.
Reimbursement will be made via the expense reporting process. A receipt for the service must
be included in the submission.
Hotel Wi-Fi. Employees will be reimbursed for business use of hotel Wi-Fi on the following basis:
Reimbursement of hotel Wi-Fi service will be up to $15/day.
Reimbursement will be made via the expense reporting process. The hotel receipt must include a
breakdown of the Wi-Fi costs.
Employees should attempt to use free Wi-Fi access in the hotel lobby or in the business center
when available.
Non-Reimbursable Expenses
Employees are expected to exercise discretion when incurring expenses while traveling on behalf of the
Company. All travel expenses are subject to review and reimbursement will not be approved for those
deemed unreasonable. The following expenses are not reimbursable:
Dry cleaning or laundry services for trips less than seven days
Valet parking (see exclusions above)
In-room movies
In-room mini bar
Gratuities in excess of 20%
Toiletries
Fees for exercise facilities
Alcoholic beverages not in compliance with the travel policy
Inflight phone or entertainment services
GPS/Navigation, satellite radio, or electronic toll payment services
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Event Travel Policy
Purpose and Statement
The Event Travel Policy is an addendum to Tech Data’s Corporate Travel Policy. For this purpose, “event
travel” is defined as travel for events or activities managed by the Events department of Marketing
Services. Because most of these events or activities are sponsored by Tech Data’s business partners,
and because the attendance of these events typically includes customers or business partners, it is
particularly important that employees uphold Tech Data’s Shared Values and act professionally, ethically
and responsibly when participating in event travel.
The goal of this policy is to establish and communicate equitable standards and effective procedures for
participating in “event travel” events. Any items not covered herein should follow the Corporate Business
Expense policy.
Policy Objective
The Event Travel Policy’s purpose is to identify acceptable expenditures for group travel, and identify
reimbursable versus non-reimbursable expenses in relation to event travel.
The appropriate Tech Data Event Planner from the Events department will provide agenda and
registration information for these events.
For events in which less than 10 people are traveling to a common destination, the Travel Center should
be contacted directly by the traveler to coordinate air, hotel and car rental/ground transportation.
Air Transportation
Make all air transportation arrangements with the Travel Center based on event guidelines
provided by the assigned Event Planner. If you do not use the Travel Center, you may not be
reimbursed for these expenses.
Tech Data and the Travel Center have agreements with several air carriers that provide discounts
off published fares, provided certain rules and conditions are met. Employees are expected to
book reservations as early as possible to support corporate fiscal objectives.
For event air travel, all itineraries and costs will be reviewed by the Event Planner to approve that
the cost is within budget.
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If you have a deviation from the established travel dates or city pairs, you will be responsible for
the cost of the deviation. If the deviation is due to a business reason, you are responsible for
requesting approval to charge the additional cost to your department budget.
If you request a change once tickets have been issued, you will be responsible for any applicable
change/transaction fees.
Hotel Accommodations
The Travel Center can assist with hotel selection/reservations for events that require less than 10
rooms.
The Events Department supports most events requiring 10 or more rooms. As a designated
attendee for an event managed by Events, the assigned Event Planner will manage your hotel
accommodations, including hotel selection, arrival and departure dates. Please contact the
assigned Event Planner if you have questions.
Ground Transportation
If ground transportation is provided for a meeting/function, other means of transportation will not
be reimbursed.
Employees must document mileage on an Expense Report and submit the report within one week
of the event conclusion.
If ground transportation is not provided for the event, utilization of the most economical means of
transportation is expected. Please refer to the Tech Data Corporate Procurement Preferred
Supplier Listing for limousine and bus rentals.
Guest Policy
Some business events include the approval of guest attendance. For these events:
Guests must be at least 21 years of age.
Guests will be held to the same standards of behavior that we request of employees.
Authorization Procedures
Some event travel reimbursement policies may be more restrictive than Tech Data Corporate Travel
Policy guidelines. Check with the appropriate Event Planner for specific guidelines for a particular event.
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APPENDIX A
International Travel Precautions
1. Travelers should not advertise the fact they are a U.S. citizen;
2. Travelers should know what to expect at customs and immigration; travelers should ensure they
have appropriate documentation such as a Visa, if required before flights are ticketed;
3. Travelers should always carry a “copy” of their passport for identification purposes (if legal), and
be sure to always have it in their possession; leave the original and other valuables in the hotel
safe;
4. Dress down; do not give the appearance of prosperity; do not wear business suits, jewelry, or
eyeglasses; don’t look like a tourist, wear attire which is appropriate for the average citizen; travel
in groups;
5. In some countries, even the police may be dangerous, so use caution in dealing with them;
6. Have a daily itinerary and follow it; travelers should make others aware of their schedule so
someone will know if past due in arrival;
7. Follow the local news regarding safety and high crime matters;
8. Be aware of scams;
10. Learn to use the local phone system and carry appropriate coins;
11. Learn foreign phrases: I need the police, doctor, telephone, hospital, embassy, hotel, etc.; learn
local emergency phone numbers in the language of the country in which you are traveling; get a
list of doctors from the consulate or embassy; determine if hospitals or doctors require cash in
advance;
12. Never leave luggage unattended; travelers should stay close to luggage even when with a cab
driver; hand-carry valuables; engage only uniformed licensed porters and don’t let them out of
sight; do not use expensive luggage;
13. Arrange to be met by a courtesy vehicle or a known individual; do not drive; avoid public
transportation, except for licensed taxis; ask for fares in advance; never get into a cab with
anyone inside, other than the driver; have the hotel concierge write out destinations for the
drivers; ask the concierge for reasonable fees, even if the cab is metered; carry a hotel card for
possible use on the return trip to lodging;
14. If travelers must drive, vehicles should not be driven with the windows open; in some places (e.g.
San Juan, Mexico City, Montego Bay), it is legal to drive through red lights at night because
stopping is so dangerous; if bumped by another car, travelers should not stop until they are in a
lighted area, preferably with police around; ignore persons in apparent distress;
16. Valuables should not be left in room; do not put out a notice to clean room; do not accept a room
which connects to another room;
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17. Carry only the money needed; place wallet in a front pocket, and place a safety pin over the top
of the pocket; hold purses close and away from the street side, avoid long straps;
18. Prior to travel, travelers should become familiar with the currency exchange rates for the
appropriate countries; this information is readably available at International Airports;
19. Exchange a minimal amount of US dollars ($100.00) into local currency prior to traveling; this will
be helpful in cases of late arrivals for taxis and tipping;
20. While in-country, only exchange the estimated sum that will be used in one day; exchange at
hotel, or at a nearby well known bank; the rates will be better at local in-country banks; obtain
exchange receipts, as they will be necessary for expense report calculations and claims;
21. When using credit cards, verify the rate billed against the rate used in expense reporting as the
difference can be sizable;
22. Use care when consuming local food and water; use only bottled water; drink only from previously
unopened containers; do not add ice; avoid locally bottled soft drinks; avoid street vendors; avoid
accepting drinks or cigarettes from people you do not know;
23. Stay inside after dark; if inclined to visit night spots, frequent only good quality establishments, go
in groups, and stay together.
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APPENDIX B
Expense Report Guidelines
Employees are expected to submit accurate statements of their expenses. It is a violation of Tech Data’s
Business Ethics Policy, as well as this Policy, to make any submission that does not honestly and
accurately reflect the actual costs incurred for meals, rooms, air fares, etc. When completing expense
reports, please follow the procedures and complete all information requested. Receipts are required for
all expenses. Employees are required to submit itemized receipts for any expense over $25. Any
expense under $25 can be submitted with a non-itemized receipt under the applicable Expense Type. If
a receipt is not available, the employee should submit as Miscellaneous with a comment substantiating
the expense (i.e. vending machine).
The automated approval workflow will direct the Expense Report to the employee’s Director or the next
level of authority. Expense reports must be submitted within one week of travel. Expense reports that are
not submitted within ninety days of the “Finish Date” will not be reimbursed. When a report is approved,
the Concur approval workflow will automatically forward the Expense Report to the next step of the
process.
You must attach images of original itemized receipts. Tear-off stubs are not considered to be valid
receipts for reimbursement. Images can be generated by using a ‘smart’ device (iPhone, iPad, Android,
Blackberry, etc.) or you can capture the image with a scanning printer. Upload the images using the
procedure unique to each device.
1. Complete the Expense Report using the Concur method of your preference (Smartphones, iPads,
Laptop, Desktop).
Report Name: A unique name that will help you identify your report.
Start Date: Selected from drop-down calendar.
End Date: Selected from drop-down calendar.
Business Purpose: The overall purpose for the trip.
Job Number: If this is a TDAgency/Co-op expense, enter the Job Number.
WBS: This field is only used by the IT Department.
Comments: Any additional information useful in the review/audit of this Expense Report.
2. Expenses Direct Billed to Tech Data:
Airfare. Direct billed by the Travel Center. Attach image of itinerary.
Car Rental. Attach image of original receipt.
Hotel. Attach image of original receipt. If staying more than one night, expense must be
broken down by day.
Expenses OUT OF POCKET: You must attach images of original receipts. Itemized
receipts are required when submitting expense reports. Tear-off stubs are not
considered to be valid receipts for reimbursement.
Airfare. Charges not direct billed (Change of travel fees).
Baggage Fees. Tech Data will reimburse business related baggage fees when a
traveler is required to check their baggage. Travelers shall be prudent and limit their
number of bags based on the trip length and purpose.
Car Rental. Car rental fees.
Transportation. Taxi, limo, etc. Receipts required.
Mileage. Please give total amount of miles in excess of those miles normally driven to
and from work (commuting miles) multiplied by the current rate per mile for
mileage. If mileage reimbursement is requested, do not submit for gas reimbursement.
All employees are required to maintain a travel log indicating business mileage traveled,
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but do not have to submit copies as a part of their expense reimbursement claim.
Mileage logs must be kept updated and be available for audits if the need should arise.
Tolls, Gas and Parking. Must be broken down by day. If gas reimbursement is
requested, do not submit mileage.
Hotel. Room charges and taxes only. If staying more than one night, expense must be
broken down by day.
Laundry. Only permitted if travel is for more than 7 days.
Meals. See policy herein.
Personal Phone. $10.00 a day in the United States or $20.00 a day outside the country.
Expense is to be broken down by day. Corporate calling card should be used for all
telephone calls.
Business Phone. All business calls made while traveling. Expense is to be broken
down by day. Corporate calling card should be used for all telephone calls.
Monthly Phone. Attach image of complete original phone bills.
Entertainment Vendor or Customer. Please list guests, as well as company and
business purpose.
Entertainment Employees. Please list names and purpose.
Miscellaneous. Anything not covered above (explanation required).
3. Explanation for Entertainment and Miscellaneous expenses listed under Section (C). The
company, names, and purpose should be listed.
4. Submission:
When complete, “Submit” the report. Concur will route the report to the appropriate
approvers.
5. Travelers who received an advance from Tech Data will have it included in their summary section
of the Expense Report. If money is due to Tech Data, please make a check payable to Tech
Data and send it to the Accounts Payable department.
PLEASE NOTE: An expense report must be turned in within one week of the employee's return from
travel. Expense reports that are turned in after ninety days will not be reimbursed.
An employee’s Director or above can and should approve all expense reports. However, if an employee’s
Director or above is party to any business entertainment submitted on the expense report, the expense
report must be approved by the next level of management. As a general rule, when entertaining, the
highest-ranking Tech Data employee or officer at the function should submit the entertainment expense
on their expense report.
Expense reports for international travel will be converted to US dollars by Concur based upon the
conversion rate used at the time of each expense.
Updated 05/11/16
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