The FAST Budgeting and Forecasting system allows you to request budget adjustments and view your budget adjustment history.
On this page you will find the tools, support and training available for the FAST Budget and Forecasting (BAR) Application. New material will be added as existing resources are updated.
Access
Contact the Finance Office for access by emailing financial.services@carleton.ca.
One-on-One Virtual Training
Click here to book one-on-one virtual training for the ‘Budget and Forecasting’ application. Each 1-hour session includes an overview of FAST Finance Reporting and allows for general questions about your operating budget. Book a session if you are new to managing your OPERATING departmental budget or simply need a refresher and questions answered. Note that sessions are not intended to cover anything related to research.
Documentation
Budget and Forecasting (BAR) User Guide V1
Journal Voucher and Budget Adjustment and Forecasting 201
Video Tutorials
It may look like a great many videos, but based on your feedback we’ve purposely kept them short so you can pick and choose by topic.
Please let us know at facts@carleton.ca if something is not quite right with a video.
| Topic | Role | Video (length) | How-to Sheets |
| 01. Signing into FAST | Anyone | 2:00 | |
| 02. Setting a Default Landing Page | Anyone | 2:10 | |
| 03. Step 1: Creating the Header | Anyone | 7:15 | |
| 04. Step 2: Adding Line Items | Anyone | 7:45 | |
| 05. Using the Toolbars, Attaching Documents, and Other Options | Anyone | 3:23 | |
| 06. Step 3: Completing and Submitting a Budget Adjustment that You Have Created | Anyone | 4:13 | |
| 07. Step 3: Completing and Submitting a Budget Adjustment that Someone Else Has Created | Anyone | 2:54 | |
| 08. Checking the Status of a Budget Adjustment | Anyone | 6:07 |
In-class System Training and Seminars
Visit carleton.ca/facts/cu-events to see what is currently being offered.