UC Accounting Manual
1. Governance & General Administration
Policies and procedures in this category establish the framework for how the university manages its financial operations. They outline authorities, responsibilities, internal controls, and standards that promote transparency, compliance, and strong fiscal stewardship across the institution.
Accounting Manual updates
As part of our ongoing improvement efforts, the Accounting Manual is currently undergoing revision to ensure the content remains current. Updated guidance will be issued in each chapter as it becomes available.
Policy Documentation
- Financial Journals (F-235-45)
- Documentation Required in Support of University Financial Transactions (A-000-7)
- Reports (R-265)
- Internal Control Standards (BFB-IA-101)
- Principles of Accountability with Respect to Financial Transactions (BFB BUS-10)
Procedure Documentation
To request access to internal procedure documentation, please email the Accounting Manual inbox from a University of California email address. Once provisioned, if you have issues accessing the documentation, use Troubleshooting Box Access.
- Accounting Classification (A-115.1)
- Accounting Codes: General Ledger (A-115-2)
- Accounting Codes: Transaction Codes For Fund Balance Accounts (A-115-3)
- Uniform Accounting Structure (U-751-17)
- Accounting Records: Automatic DPC Entries (A-115-7)
- Financial Control Procedures-052616 (F-351)
- Reconciliation Procedures (A-101.3)
- Common Chart of Accounts - Accounting Structure ( A-101.1)
- Accounting Codes Transfers and Recharges (A-101.2)
- Financial Control Accounts ( A-101.4)
