Policies
Click to review the below policies related to sales and services:
FIN-ACC-350: General Accounting and Financial Audit Compliance
Click the link above to review the Indiana University policy on general accounting and financial audit compliance. This policy outlines the accounting principles followed at IU, such as accrual accounting, and explains how these practices impact departments across the university. It helps ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant financial activity in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and the State of Indiana. Additionally, the policy supports compliance with various audit requirements established by the OMB, IRS, and other state, federal, and external entities.
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.