The University Accounting Office, part of the Finance and Administration Division, is responsible for the integrity of the University's financial records and systems and for assuring that the transactions entered into the University's general ledger are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the accounting policies of the University. This includes managing internal controls to mitigate risk; ensuring that the official accounting records of the University are up-to-date and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the University to minimize the risk of financial loss; and providing financial information that supports the University's strategic management initiatives.