Revised Handbook F-20A, Accounting Services Systems and Processes

Effective immediately, Handbook F-20A, Accounting Services Systems and Processes, is revised. This hand­book:

n Describes the Postal Service™ data processing sys­tems that enable the collection of comprehensive financial accounting data collection. These systems provide the Postal Service with reliable and meaning­ful information for management of the organization.

n Describes how the Postal Service processes finan­cial and operational accounting data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

n Helps systems accountants to achieve a comprehen­sive understanding of Postal Service accounting sys­tems and processes.

The December 2009 edition is a complete revision of Handbook F-20A, Accounting Service Center Accounting Guidelines, May 1999 (revised October 10, 2001), and it supersedes all previous versions. Discard/recycle all previ­ous versions.

Handbook F-20A is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website:

n Go to http://blue.usps.gov.

n Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet.

n Click HBKs.

— Accounting Services, Controller, 1-14-10