Washburn University Finance Office

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Who We Are

The Finance Office consists of three primary areas:

• Business Office: Morgan 205. Includes the Bursar's Office, Student Accounts and Cashiering.
• Accounting Office: Morgan 225 Morgan 278 (temporary summer 2010) (General Accounting and Accounts Payable) and Bradbury Thompson Center room 012 (Grants Accounting).
• Payroll Office: Morgan 205.

Organization Chart

The Business Office manages the cashiering, billing, collection and student account functions of the University. Richard Selden, University Bursar, oversees the Business Office. Business Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, except Wednesday (8:30am to 5:00pm), unless otherwise announced or posted.

The Accounting Office is responsible for the University's general ledger, disbursements, reconciliations and general accounting. The Payroll Office handles preparation of payrolls, withholding tax deposits and year-end tax reporting. Both of these offices report to Chris Leach, Director of Finance. Accounting and Payroll Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, unless otherwise announced or posted.

If you have any questions or comments about the Finance Office web site, email Chris Leach.

Our Mission

The mission of the Washburn University Finance Office is to provide accurate and timely financial and accounting information and support to all units of the University (including students, faculty and staff), citizens of Topeka, Shawnee County and the State of Kansas, and other University stakeholders, with the highest ethical standards, while seeking to improve effectiveness and efficiency in order to meet or exceed the expectations of those we serve.

We will perform our duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values and guiding principles of the office of the Vice President of Administration and Treasurer.

News and Updates

17 June 2010 - Sales tax calculator - To assist students, faculty and staff calculate the appropriate sales tax to collect on taxable sales of goods and services, a sales tax calculator spreadsheet is now available online in Excel format.

30 January 2010 - FY 2009 Audit Report - The University's audit report for the year ended June 30, 2009 is now available online in PDF format.

5 January 2010 - Mileage Reimbursement Rates - Effective 1 January 2010, the IRS changed the standard mileage reimbursement rate changed from 55 cents per mile to 50 cents per mile for travel. See the WUFO forms page for updated travel expense and moving expense reports. These updated reports are to be used beginning immediately.