Iowa State University

Financial Accounting & Reporting
Home >  Account Number Request

Account Number Request


The Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) staff of the Controller's Department authorizes the establishment of new University accounts, other than sponsored programs (4XX-XX-XX) accounts that require a Supplemental Budget. If you need a Sponsored Program account, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration - OSPA.

To request a new account number, submit an Account Number Request form to Financial Accounting and Reporting, 3607 ASB, for review. Upon approval, you will be notified of your new account number. If you have any questions, please contact us for guidance.

The ACCOUNT NUMBER REQUEST (Updated 9/4/08) form requires the following information:

    1. The type of account you are requesting
    2. Proposed title of your account
    3. College or Administrative Unit
    4. Department name
    5. Purpose of the account
    6. Signature authorizations

The University Account Number - Each University account is assigned a seven-digit number. The first three digits indicate the FUND. The fourth and fifth digits indicate the MAIN ACCOUNT and identify college or administrative division within the University. The last two digits have no inherent meaning and are arbitrarily assigned as available.