Ohio University COA Redesign Project Campus Users Input on Proposed COA Structure October 6, 2015
Agenda COA Segment Definitions Proposed COA Structures Ensure everyone understands the meaning/purpose of each segment Proposed COA Structures Recommendation on proposed segment order
COA Segment Definitions
COA Segment Definitions Description Example Activity Why is the transaction occurring? Tracking Segment for Departments Key Programs and/or initiatives. 31000 – Commencement Entity Who is responsible for the transaction? It identifies the Major Reporting Components of Ohio University; who owns assets, liabilities or fund balances. Provides clear, easily understood segregation and security. 01 = University 02 = Foundation Function Why is the transaction occurring? Represents classification of expenditures by purpose as required for governmental financial statements. Can be A21, NACUBO. Instruction, Research Fund How is the money funded? Identifies where the money is coming from. Fundamental segment for fund basis accounting. 10,000 to 39,999 = Foundation Funds 60,000 to 89,999 = University Funds Natural Account What kind of transaction is taking place? Identifies type of transaction; Asset, Liability, Revenue, Expense. 15200 Work Study Students Org Where is the transaction taking place? Identifies where the transaction occurs, who is spending or generating money. Lowest Organization level that is transacted. 04150 - Mathematics
COA Proposed structure
Proposed COA Segments Activity-Entity-Function-Fund-Natural Account-Org Options for order of proposed segments: Entity-Fund-Org-Nat Acct-Activity-Function Entity-Fund-Org-Activity-Function-Nat Acct Org-Fund-Nat Acct-Activity-Entity-Function Nat Account–Entity-Fund-Org-Function-Activity Others?