Accounting

Accounting services span the full breadth of the university, from Balance Sheet Accounting and Capital Asset Accounting to Gift Administration and External Reporting. To support this wide range of areas, Accounting reference materials include self-service options such as the Account Structure/Chart of Accounts (COA), Accounting Manual, and Closing Schedules.

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  • Accounting Manual

    The Accounting Manual is a resource that provides information and guidance for accounting and financial management activities.

  • Chart of Accounts

    Yale’s Chart of Accounts (COA) is a financial coding system that classifies transactions. It brings order to data for accurate reporting and monitoring.

  • Closing Schedules

    Period close dates for every month of the fiscal year are shared here, with each period closing in the following month.

  • External Reporting

    This section provides materials that include Yale’s annual financial report and interim financial statements.

  • Gift Administration

    Gift Administration manages Yale’s diverse gift funds: expendable current use, plant funds (construction/renovation), and endowment gifts for long-term financial support.

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