This manual provides principles that are an integral part of the accounting requirements for educational service districts (ESDs) in the state of Washington. They are in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles, except where referenced in the ESD principles that follow. This manual provides guidance on the following topics:(1) Legal Compliance; (2) Fund Accounting; (3) Books on Account; (4) Basis of Accounting;(5) Budgetary Control; (6) System of Accounts; (7) Appropriation as a Prerequisite; (8) Gross Basis for Expenditures and Revenues; (9) Encumbrances, Budgeting; (10) Accruals, Receivables; (11) Direct Charging; (12) Inventory; (13) Adjustments; (14) Reporting; (15) Shared Service Arrangements; (16) General Fund Fundraising; and (17) Indirect Cost Limits.