Financial Reporting

Mission Statement

Providing Current, Comprehensive & Accurate Financial Information

CSU Reporting Requirements

As part of the California State University System, the San Diego State University Financial Reporting Department supports the university by providing financial reports to meet reporting requirements established by the State of California and the CSU system. Our mission is to provide current, comprehensive, and accurate information about the financial position of the university and about the various components of the university. Basic Financial Statements are prepared annually using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

University Assets & Investments

The goal of Financial Reporting is to maintain accurate asset accounting records for the university and to provide reports on the university’s assets as required by the State of California and the CSU system. The Financial Reporting department complies with the university’s stated Equipment Policy, established by the Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs and abides by the accounting and reporting requirements established in the California State University Capital Asset Guide. Financial Reporting manages the university’s investments in accordance with campus investment policy and that of the CSU. It is the goal of Financial Reporting to administer the university’s investment pool program responsibly.

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