Policies

Click to review the below policies related to sales and services:

FIN-ACC-350: Accrual Accounting

Click the above link to review the Indiana University policy on accrual accounting. This policy outlines accrual accounting, how this impacts departments at Indiana University, and clarifies which method of accounting is required by the AICPA Audit Guide.

FIN-ACC-460: Depositing of Revenue for the Sale of Goods and Services at the IU Foundation

Click the above link to review the Indiana University policy on the depositing of revenue for the sale of goods and services at the IU Foundation. This policy provides guidelines on when funds generated through the sale of a good or service can be deposited or transferred to the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) from Indiana University (IU), the procedures for transferred funds, the necessary documentation when funds are transferred, how this impacts departments at Indiana University, and explains the importance of adhering to this policy as non-compliance can impact IUF’s tax-exempt status.

FIN-TRE-120: Processing Revenue

Click the above link to review the Indiana University policy on processing revenue. Review this policy to understand the revenue processing system and the importance of standardizing revenue processing within Indiana University as a means to reduce the risk of fraud and/or loss while increasing the efficiency of its cash.

FIN-TRE-121: Establishing and Modifying Revenue Producing Activities (RPA)

Click the above link to review the Indiana University policy on establishing and modifying a revenue producing activity. A revenue producing activity is established when revenue is generated from the sale of products and/or services provided by the university and/or university employees. All new activities must be approved prior to accepting revenue. This policy is intended to provide procedures and guidelines for the establishment of revenue producing activities by IU departments, units, and individuals, consistent with the university mission and that of the unit generating the revenue. The purpose of this policy is to determine alignment with the mission and to standardize revenue processing within IU across similar functions with solutions characterized by strong controls to reduce the risk of fraud and/or loss while increasing the efficiency of its cash.

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