General Accounting Procedures

General Accounting Procedures are tools to assist you in your day to day tasks. Below we have provided you with a description of the items available on this page. We have started the process of converting the procedures to include R/3 terminology. If you need more specific R/3 information you will need to click on the SAP R/3 at Duke section.

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Accounting Procedures
	This section contains the actual procedures. Here you will find a section for Consultants, Payroll, Sponsored Projects, Plant & Equipment, and Other Accounting Topics.
Accounting Code Overview
	The purpose of this section is to explain the University's account codes. It provides information on the structure of the account codes, as well as descriptions of types of codes.
G/L Account Definitions
	This section provides detailed descriptions of specific G/L accounts.
Forms
	This section contains the various forms available for download for financial transactions.
Project Procedures
	These procedures were developed to facilitate the utilization of R/3 to manage projects.
Assigned JV list
	This section contains the list of assigned JV numbers. The list includes contact names and phone numbers for questions regarding specific JV's.
Journal Voucher Workflow
	This section contains information pertaining to the Journal Entry (JV) Workflow process.
Accounting Systems and Procedures
	This section links to the department responsible for the General Accounting Procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
	This section was developed as a result of the calls that we receive in our department.
What's New
	This section has the most recent accounting changes released by the Accounting Systems and Procedures department.
Resources
	This section allows you access to a variety of general information from Financial Services. We also offer information on electronic journal voucher uploads to R/3.

Our goal is to make information easily accessible. We invite your suggestions regarding how we can make our page easier for you to use.

For questions about G/L account usage or Accounting Procedures, or to make suggestions, contact Accounting Systems and Procedures at 684-2752 or e-mail AcctgSysProc@duke.edu