Internal Controls and Accounting

Internal Controls and Accounting provides guidance to institutional business process owners in the interpretation of complex accounting topics.  Their mission is to manage the accuracy and integrity of the University’s general ledger financial records, proper usage of chart segments, collaborating and educating campus customers and promoting internal control standards exemplified by an organizational culture of integrity and shared accountability. They develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal management reporting principles as well as facilitating audit activities with external audit firms under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Federal Audit compliance requirements.

Go to the ICA Teams page to learn about the focus for each team: Capital/Fixed Assets Accounting, Financial Controls/Campus Accounting, Financial Reporting Controls and Analysis, General Ledger and Financial Accounting, Payroll Financial Management and Internal Controls & Fiscal Close.

Physical Address

University of California, San Diego
Torrey Pines Center South (TPC/S)
10280 North Torrey Pines Rd
Suite 485
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Map)

Mailing Address

University of California, San Diego
Business and Financial Services
Internal Controls & Accounting (ICA)
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0953
La Jolla, CA 92093-0953

Note:  The TPCS garage is open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday. Other times are considered after hours; a gate card is required for garage access. Limited guest parking is available; payments are accepted exclusively via the ParkMobile app. Note: It's a good idea to download the app beforehand as garage Wi-Fi and cell signals are weak.

The best way to contact our teams is through the UC San Diego Services & Support (SNS) portal. The queues are managed by several subject matter experts to ensure prompt responses, even if someone is out of office.  Below are some common topics with links to more information or forms to complete that may be helpful prior to submitting a case.

Additional help options are available: visit the Finance Office Hours Support page to view the most updated schedule of Office Hours and link to the ICA Zoom session or to schedule a one on one session with an ICA team member go to the Meet with ICA page.