About the ASBO
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Business Office (ASBO), located in Peterson Hall 1 (PH1) 109, provides comprehensive financial and administrative services that support ASI programs, student organizations and the university community. Contact the Business Office at ASI-BusinessOffice@csulb.edu or (562) 985-4994.
Our Services
- Student Organization and Grant Support – Financial services for student clubs, agency accounts and grant allocations in partnership with the Office of Student Life & Development (SLD). Includes account management, reconciliations and financial training.
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Banking and Treasury – Management of daily cash flow, credit card
programs, electronic funds transfers (EFTs), inter-account transfers,
investments and sales tax reporting.
- Student Banking Services – Acting as the bank for student clubs and organizations by safeguarding funds, paying bills, processing deposits and withdrawals, and providing reimbursements.
- Bookkeeping, Accounting and Financial Reporting – Complete fiscal management, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for ASI & USU departments, programs and student organizations.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable – Processing invoices, reimbursements, payroll checks, vendor payments, deposits, Isabel Patterson Child Development Center (IPCDC) tuition billing and collections.
- Isabel Patterson Child Development Center Support – Tuition billing, schedule adjustments, and quarterly reporting for state and federal grants.
- Contract and Procurement Management – Maintaining a secure repository of contracts, overseeing vendor relations, issuing RFPs and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Budget Development and Analysis – Annual budget planning in collaboration with ASI departments and student organizations, variance analysis and financial forecasting.
- Quarterly Board Financial Reports – Preparation and presentation of quarterly financial reports to the ASI Board to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Audit, Compliance and Reporting – Supporting annual audits, preparing IRS Form 990, and ensuring adherence to GAAP, CSU and state regulatory requirements.
- Strategic Finance and Special Projects – Oversight of Future U financials, capital projects, facility financial meetings and long-term strategic planning.
- Stamp Sales – Convenient sale of individual stamps at the Business Office.
- Notary Services – Full-service notary available to the university community by appointment.
Our Commitment
The ASBO team is dedicated to delivering efficient, accurate and student-centered financial services, ensuring the responsible stewardship of ASI resources and strengthening the financial foundation of the campus community.
ASBO Staff
Idris Aydin
Director of Finance
Kristy Nguyen
Accounting and Fianancial Analyst
Stewart Ohanesian
Senior Accountant
Christopher Columna
Financial Operations Coordinator
Wasi Mahin
Office Teller
Udayvir Singh Sidhu
Office Teller
Contact Us
Location: Peterson Hall 1 (PH-1) Room 109
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (562) 985-4994.
Email: ASI-BusinessOffice@csulb.edu
