Bank Deposit Handling and Recording

BFS Direct Journal Deposits

Direct Journal Deposits is a delivered function within the campus' main financial system (BFS) that allows campus departments to submit bank deposit information online for incoming cash and cash equivalents (i.e., checks, credit cards, etc.). In addition, Direct Journal Deposits create daily general ledger entries for the crediting of funds.

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Campus Deposit System

Campus Deposit System (CDS) has been replaced with the BFS Accounts Receivable Direct Journal functionality. Campus departments may no longer process or deposit payments through the Campus Deposit System. For questions about your department's deposit needs, BFS direct journal training and access, please contact cashiers@berkeley.edu.

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Armored Transport Service

Campus departments handling cash on a regular basis may enroll in an armored courier service that will pick up bank deposits and deliver them directly to the bank.

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Depository Bank Services

Campus departments receiving cash or checks must process these receipts in accordance with the university's cash-handling policy BUS-49. Receipts must be deposited timely to the bank. Cash Handling and Banking Services assists departments in determining the most secure and efficient means for deposit processing.

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Bank Adjustment Resolution

Bank adjustments include returned items, foreign currency conversions and reconciliation actions between the bank and the general ledger.

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