Research Accounting

Research Accounting supports the research environment at Western by providing expert advice, financial accountability, and ongoing management of all research funds. We work closely with funding agencies, researchers, administrative units and Research Development Services to ensure adherence to funding guidelines and policies.

Research Accounting manages the post-award functions for all research grants and contracts at the University. This includes monitoring cash flows and expenditures, communicating with funding agencies, and financial reporting.

Research Accounting Forms

• Request for Continued Spending on an Over Expended Research Account
• Research Delegation of Signing Authority Form

Research Accounting PeopleSoft Documentation

• Printing Monthly Research Statements by Researcher Profile
• Journal Entries - Salaries and Benefits on Research Projects
• Journal Entries - Transferring expenses (Non-Salary) between Research Projects

Research Accounting Important Links

• Transferring Grants at Western
• Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide
• Tri-Agency Use of Grant Funds

• Tri-Agency Eligible/Non-Eligible Stationery and Office Supplies

Research Accounting Reference Documents

• Principal Investigator Responsibilities
• Tri-Council Reference Guide on the Use of Grant Funds
• Expense Codes for Research Accounts
• NSERC Research Tools and Instruments - Procedure/Fact Sheet

Research Specific MAPP Policies

• Forms
• PeopleSoft Documentation
• Policies & Procedures
• Publications
• Financial Statements
• Training / Reference Material