Reminder - New Financial Activity and Balances report (FAB) training

August 19, 2020

Summary

  • New Financial Activity and Balances report (FAB) is now live on the Power BI Report Server.  
  • The FAB report is similar to the legacy Account Holder by PTAEO report and can be subscribed to and distributed via email based on a schedule you choose.
  • Virtual training and workshops are available through October 2020.
  • Please register for a 90-minute virtual training session: TMS FAB Registration.

Details

The FAB report provides a package of financial reports for a specific set of Workday worktag (or CoA) parameters, similar to the legacy Account Holder by PTAEO report. This report is available via the Power BI Report Server.  

FAB Report Features

  • The output is configurable, with the option to include the Cover Sheet, a Monthly Account Summary, Payee Trend, Detailed Transactions, and Pending commitments.
  • The report can be generated based on COA worktags and their hierarchies (i.e. Cost Center or Department).
  • Provides the ability to Page Break by these worktags and/or hierarchies.
  • Allows for the selection of Budget or Balance options depending on the type of Fund (e.g. GA vs. Gifts).
  • Customizable level of ledger account detail, down to the Spend Category level, or summarized at the various ledger account hierarchy levels.

Training and Support
Please forward this training to staff who will be running the FAB and will need an introduction to use this new report, please register for a session via TMS.  

  • Virtual training begins on Tuesday, June 30 and is scheduled through August. Review associated training material.
  • Unit specific workshops are offered per request through your Lead Administrator.  

For support, please contact the Finance Support Center (FSC) at 203-432-5394 or send an email with the subject line “FAB report” to askfinance@yale.edu.