Research, Service & Revenue Contracts
If your transaction involves a client, sponsor or customer who will make payments to the University (or share in a revenue stream with CSU), you should first consider how the revenue will be classified when received.
If the revenue source is a governmental agency which has awarded you a grant or assistance funds, you will most likely require a 53-series account in order to deposit the income, pay for the costs of providing the services, and obtain the required management and oversight for the activity. Contact the Office of Sponsored Programs at 491-6355 for further assistance. A sample form CSU Research Agreement may also be found on the Forms Menu.
If the revenue is generated from services to be provided to a private company or individual by your department, and those services are of a scientific, technical or specialized nature, this is mostly likely a "Services Agreement" which will be accounted for using a 53-series account. For more information regarding these accounts, including details on setting up an account, oversight, and management, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs at 491-6355. A sample form CSU Services Agreement may also be found on the Forms Menu.
Lastly, if the activity will generate revenue from the sale of goods or services which are not specialized or scientific in nature-such as the sale of common goods (like T-shirts) the proper fund account is most likely your department's 22-series account. For further information, please contact Self-Funded Accounting, Business & Financial Services, at 491-0512.
If none of the above seems to apply, or you have other questions or concerns, please contact the Office of the General Counsel at 491-6270.
