The University of Pittsburgh's new account number structure is based on a 32 character number comprised of 7 discrete segments. This represents a significant increase in size over the 9 character FAIS account number. However, the Oracle structure retains many of the same values used in FAIS, but combines these values in different ways. Many account numbers will use only 3 segments and 11 characters. The most complex account number will use 5 segments and 22 characters.
Unused segments default to zero.
A brief explanation of each segment and its intended use is provided below. Initially, the seventh segment will not be used. While fund accounting is no longer necessary for FASB reporting purposes, its custodian or stewardship focus is still required for management purposes. Consequently, many of the fund accounting values are maintained in the new structure. In most cases, the first digit of an FAIS account number will map to a specific value in this segment.