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Xero partners with BGL to deliver time-saving workpapers solution for accountants and bookkeepers

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New workpapers solution will save time finalising client accounts and preparing tax returns on Xero

Xero, the global small business platform, today announced a partnership with leading compliance management and AI-powered paper-to-data software provider BGL Corporate Solutions to introduce a new workpapers solution exclusively for Xero accounting and bookkeeping partners.

This will allow the direct import of client bookkeeping data from Xero, reducing manual entry through the automation of data flows, helping partners to save time in finalising client accounts, preparing tax returns and financial statements.

“Weʼve listened to feedback from our accounting and bookkeeping partners and this partnership is an exciting opportunity to combine Xeroʼs robust accounting and tax features with BGLʼs leading compliance expertise. Our accounting and bookkeeping partners will have a workpapers solution that will simplify how they manage their compliance workflows,” says Angad Soin, Xeroʼs Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand and Global Chief Strategy Officer. “Deeply integrated with Xeroʼs platform, this solution will make preparation, review and completion of workpapers seamless all in one platform, which will mean less manual work, fewer errors and a faster turnaround time on client jobs.”

The new workpapers solution will be integrated into Xeroʼs compliance and practice tools in the coming months, offering connectivity with Xero subscriptions, Xero Tax, reporting, as well as client records and staff permission management from practice tools.

BGL is a leading provider of company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund, investment management, identity verification and Al powered paper-to-data software solutions for accounting and financial services.

“As a Xero ecosystem app partner since 2018, BGL is well positioned to launch this new workpapers solution with Xero,” said Daniel Tramontana, BGLʼs Chief Executive Officer.

“Together, we will develop a workpapers solution that will accommodate the diverse needs of accounting practices of all sizes to minimise manual data entry, and generate efficiencies in completing client accounts and preparing tax returns.”

Xero accounting and bookkeeping partners in Australia will have the opportunity to gain early access to the new workpapers solution in the coming months for feedback, with an initial product launch to follow, and subsequent release for practices in New Zealand and the UK.

BGL Subscription Fee Increase – Effective 1 July 2025

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BGL Subscription Fee Increase – Effective 1 July 2025

BGL will increase its Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 software subscriptions from 1 July 2025.

It has been 2 years since the last Simple Fund 360 subscription increase on 30 June 2023 and 6 years since the Bank Data and Share Data Pack Add-Ons Subscription Increase on 1 July 2019. This is the first Simple Invest 360 fee increase since its launch in 2021. 

During this time, our team has worked tirelessly to improve your software and deliver even greater value to your business. With update releases every 3 weeks, we’ve introduced hundreds of new features, enhancements and compliance changes to keep you ahead. Including:

Fee Increases

The below Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 software subscription fee increases are effective from 1 July 2025

Base Subscriptions

Simple Fund 360 Professional Edition
• Current: $120 per fund per annum + GST.
• From 1 July 2025: $130 per fund per annum + GST.

Simple Invest 360 Professional Edition
• Current: $100 per entity per annum + GST.
• From 1 July 2025: $110 per entity per annum + GST.

Subscription Add-Ons 

Bank Data Service
This add-on provides bank data from all major banks, including open banking.
• Current: $40 per entity per annum + GST.
• From 1 July 2025: $45 per entity per annum + GST.

Share Data Pack
This add-on provides data from all major Australian brokers and leading registries.
• Current: $40 per entity per annum + GST.
• From 1 July 2025: $45 per entity per annum + GST.

Our Commitment To You

We remain committed to delivering the best service, products and engagement to you and your business. These fee increases ensure we can continue delivering exceptional value and ongoing enhancements.

We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you succeed with Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360.

For any questions regarding these changes, please contact your BGL Account Manager.

Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 Product Update – 20 February 2025

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What's New?

Open Banking
BGL’s open banking integration with Skript is now available to all Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 clients. It provides BGL with a direct bank data feed from over 110 banks (all banks in Australia), including closed accounts, term deposits, loan accounts and transaction data from 2018. Learn More 

BGL SmartDocs
BGL’s AI-powered document reader, BGL SmartDocs, now processes ATO Business Activity Statements (BAS), extracting key details such as GST/PAYG amounts owed or refunded. If transactions are coded at the time of upload, BGL SmartDocs will automatically attach the BAS file to the corresponding transactions for seamless record-keeping. Learn More 

New Data Feed
The new Wrap and Platform data feed with CFS Edge provides daily bank, investment movement and income transactions. Learn More

Journal Reversing Entries
Transaction Journals can now be set as Reversing Journals to be reversed at a future date. Learn More

Corporate Actions
2 new mergers have been added to Corporate Actions:

  • SXG: 27 January 2025
  • LRS: 4 February 2025

Plus, many more new features and improvements.

Stay tuned for future releases!

Jeevan Tokhi
GM – Product
E: [email protected] | P: 1300 654 401
Connect with me on LinkedIn

CAS 360 Product Update – 4 February 2025

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All Jurisdictions

Trust Listing Report
A new Report Settings tab has been introduced to manage the increasing number of columns in the Trust Listing Report. This feature allows users to control which columns are visible. Learn More

Trusts
The Other Details tab in Trust Details now has a Client Reference Number field. This field will also appear in the Trust Report and Trust Selection screen. Learn More

New Zealand

Shareholders Register
The following enhancements have been made to the Shareholders Register:

  • The Register of Shareholders report will now be prepared in date order instead of alphabetical order.

  • A new toggle option allows the Register to be prepared with or without Beneficial Owners.

Singapore

New Contact Address
Following the passing of the ACRA (Registry and Regulatory Enhancements) Bill on 2 July 2024, CAS 360 now supports the ACRA Contact Address. This update helps better protect residential addresses filed with the Registrar. Learn More

Hong Kong

Multiple Company Contact Details Change
CAS 360 now supports multiple company contact details changes for Hong Kong companies. Learn More

United Kingdom

Comparison Report
The Companies House Comparison Report is now available in CAS 360. This report empowers users to quickly compare their company data in CAS 360 with the live data from Companies House at the click of a button. Learn More

Plus, many more new features and improvements.

Stay tuned for future releases!

Warren Renden
General Manager – CAS 360, BGLiD and UK
E: [email protected] | P: 1300 654 401
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Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 Product Update – 23 January 2025

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What's New?

BGLiD Identity Verification
Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 clients who sync their contacts with CAS 360 will now see the BGLiD verification status displayed in the Contact screen. Click here for instructions on how to synchronise your contact database.

Consolidated Reporting
The Consolidated Reporting screen can now combine investment, tax and financial data across multiple entities into one Consolidated Investment Report with a customisable layout. Learn More

Entity Dashboard
An entity’s ABN is now automatically validated using the ABR Lookup to ensure the ABN is active and that the GST status matches the entity’s details. Learn More

Corporate Actions
2 new mergers have been added to Corporate Actions:

  • CAJ: 22 December 2024
  • AME: 9 December 2024

Plus, many more new features and improvements.

Stay tuned for future releases!

Jeevan Tokhi
General Manager of Product – Simple Fund 360, Simple Invest 360 and BGL SmartDocs 360
E: [email protected] | P: 1300 654 401
Connect with me on LinkedIn

Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 Product Update – 14 November 2024

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What's New?

Global Audit Management
A new Global Audit View is now available to track audits at a firm level and display analytics on their progress. Learn More

Open Banking (Closed Beta)
BGL’s open banking integration with Skript provides Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 with direct data feeds from over 110 banks (all banks in Australia), closed accounts, term deposits and loan accounts. To request beta access, email [email protected].

Transaction Recode (Open Beta)
The new Transaction Recode screen is now available to all users with access to the Transaction Recode user role. It supports the re-coding of all Investment transactions as well as select income, expense, asset and liability transactions. Learn More

Custom Form Status
A custom status can now be added to SMSF Annual Returns, BAS and IAS forms. Learn More

Entity Relationships
A new Copy All Emails function in the Entity Relationships screen provides quick copying of all contact email addresses to a clipboard or an email. Learn More

Documents
A Digital Signing Audit Report is now available for download in the Documents screen. The signing providers (FuseSign, DocuSign and Adobe Sign) issue these reports to certify digital signatures with signer details like identity, IP address and more. Learn More

Mobile View
A new mobile-friendly view is available for core functions, including logging in, setting and resetting multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwords.

Smart Reports
The Smart Reports period dropdown now has new “Year to Date” and “Since Inception” options. Learn More

Plus, many more new features and improvements.

Stay tuned for future releases!

Jeevan Tokhi
General Manager of Product – Simple Fund 360, Simple Invest 360 and BGL SmartDocs 360
E: [email protected] | P: 1300 654 401
Connect with me on LinkedIn