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BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL adds Adobe Sign to CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360

BGL is proud to announce CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360 integration with digital signing…

BGLCorpJune 26, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL achieves highest overall satisfaction among accountants!

BGL has been rated by accountants as Australia’s #1 SMSF software provider in the 2020…

BGLCorpJune 22, 2020

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BGL launches GuestTrack, a free COVID-19 tracking application for business

BGLCorpJune 16, 2020

BGL Update Culture Homepage Meet the BGLers

Meet the BGLers: With Account Manager, Damien Gunatillake!

Meet BGL superstar and Account Manager, Damien Gunatillake! Damien has been a BGLer for 2…

BGLCorpJune 5, 2020

BGL Update Homepage In the Media Uncategorised

Not all corporate compliance and SMSF admin software is the same

Not all corporate and trust compliance and SMSF admin software is the same. There are…

Ron LeshMay 25, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL announces release 2020 SMSF Annual Tax Return in Simple Fund 360

BGL is proud to announce the release of the 2020 SMSF Annual Tax Return in…

BGLCorpMay 18, 2020

BGL Update Culture Homepage

BGL welcomes Matt Green to the BGL Leadership Team

BGL is delighted to welcome Matt Green to the BGL Leadership Team. Matt is currently…

BGLCorpMay 11, 2020

BGL Update Culture Homepage Meet the BGLers

Meet the BGLers: With Simple Fund 360 Quality Assurance Tester, Krishneil Mudaliar!

Krish has been a BGLer for an incredible 9 years and is an essential part…

BGLCorpMay 8, 2020

BGL Update Homepage

Words Matter

Thursday thought with Tramma - Words Matter... As a leader, your words matter. As a…

BGLCorpMay 7, 2020

BGL Update Homepage

Accountants: The unsung heroes of COVID-19

BGL says we need to recognise the extraordinary contribution made by accountants, bookkeepers and financial…

BGLCorpMay 4, 2020

Homepage In the Media

Early access impact overstated

Published by selfmanagedsuper Written by Jason Spits on 29 April 2020 The impact on the…

BGLCorpApril 30, 2020

Homepage In the Media

Fintech firm aiming for better pension models

SMSF trustees and self-directed investors will be able to generate accurate assessments about their future…

BGLCorpApril 28, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL announced as National Winner of Australian Achiever Awards

BGL has been recognised for Australia’s Best Customer Service in the category of computer systems,…

BGLCorpApril 28, 2020

BGL Update Culture Homepage Meet the BGLers

Meet the BGLers: With Client Success Specialist, Jess Oaten!

Jess has been a BGLer for an incredible 8 years and is an essential part…

BGLCorpApril 24, 2020

BGL Update Homepage In the Media Industry

ATO extends 2019 SMSF lodgement date to 30 Jun 2020

I hope this was as a result of lobbying by the accounting bodies. When I…

Ron LeshApril 22, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL announces unique integration with cryptocurrency exchange platform Cointree

BGL is proud to announce a unique integration with Cointree, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform.…

BGLCorpApril 14, 2020

BGL Update Culture Homepage Meet the BGLers

Meet the BGLers: With CAS 360 Business Analyst, Jeremy Hofsteede!

Jeremy has been a BGLer for an incredible 8 years and is an essential part…

BGLCorpApril 9, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry Wellness

Working remotely? How to nail it!

In a matter of weeks, we adapted our software to meet our clients’ changing needs…

BGLCorpApril 8, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry Wellness

Tips to stay positive and connected + upcoming online events!

Working from home can be a big transition. You might feel any combination of lonely,…

BGLCorpApril 6, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL announces new features in Simple Fund 360

BGL is proud to announce another major release of Simple Fund 360 which includes changes…

BGLCorpApril 3, 2020

Homepage In the Media Industry

‘We have to be more available than ever’

The rapid transition of the SMSF industry towards working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic…

BGLCorpApril 2, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry Wellness

Accountants – In our eyes, you too are heroes!

Thank you for being resilient, brave and committed to your cause and to your clients.

BGLCorpMarch 31, 2020

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360

It is disappointing to see some software providers price gouging

I was contacted today by a client who advised me one of their software providers…

Ron LeshMarch 30, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Support your local businesses

Those who know me know I am passionate about small business. And this is the…

Ron LeshMarch 25, 2020

BGL Update Homepage In the Media

BGL update as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is becoming a difficult challenge for many Australian businesses. At BGL,…

BGLCorpMarch 23, 2020

Case Study Homepage

“Just DO IT! CAS 360 practically does everything for you”

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Murray, Partner at Accounting Firm…

BGLCorpMarch 17, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL partners with TAG to add Fact Find to Simple Fund 360

BGL has partnered with TAG Financial Services to release a Fact Find Document Pack in…

BGLCorpMarch 11, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

Evans Dixon selects Simple Fund 360 as its SMSF admin solution!

BGL is proud to announce that Evans Dixon has made the decision to move the…

BGLCorpMarch 6, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

Simple Fund 360 New Features Release!

BGL is proud to announce another exciting update to its cloud-based Simple Fund 360 solution!…

BGLCorpMarch 6, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL announces a new partnership with Lielette Calleja from All That Counts

BGL is proud to announce a new partnership with Lielette Calleja, the Director of All…

BGLCorpMarch 4, 2020

CAS 360 Case Study Homepage In the Media Industry Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL: Making compliance easy in the cloud

This month BGL is Xero’s app partner of the month – and for good reason.

BGLCorpMarch 3, 2020

New Zealand NZ CAS 360 NZ Product Update

CAS 360 New Features February 2020

We are pumped to share with you two sensational new key features for CAS 360…

BGLCorpFebruary 27, 2020

Homepage In the Media

Minister asserts potential of fintech to boost SMSF sector

The assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, Jane Hume, has highlighted the…

BGLCorpFebruary 20, 2020

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL announces major CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360 software updates!

BGL is proud to announce major updates to its cloud-based Simple Fund 360 and CAS…

BGLCorpFebruary 12, 2020

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage

CAS 360 new features from the top of your wish list!

We’re excited to inform you that CAS 360 Version 53 is now available! For this…

BGLCorpFebruary 12, 2020

Podcast

CAS360 and Simple Fund 360 February 2020 Product Update

CAS360 and Simple Fund 360 February 2020 Product Update In this episode I am joined…

BGLCorpFebruary 5, 2020

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL challenges ASIC SMSF costs

BGL has completed a detailed analysis of the ASIC document Self-managed super funds: Are they…

BGLCorpJanuary 30, 2020

BGL Update Homepage

Great ASIC corporate compliance software reduces your risk…

I have written 3 blog posts in recent times about buying the right ASIC corporate…

Ron LeshJanuary 16, 2020

In the Media News

BGL attains data security certification for Simple Fund 360

SMSF software provider BGL has announced that its Simple Fund 360 platform for SMSFs has…

BGLCorpJanuary 16, 2020

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL announces ISO27001 certification

BGL is proud to announce that CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360 are now ISO27001…

BGLCorpJanuary 15, 2020

BGL Update Homepage

BGL launches the BGL Training Academy

BGL announced the set up of the TOA BGL Training Academy. The Academy will provide…

BGLCorpDecember 10, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL announces major CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360 releases!

BGL announce major release to its cloud-based Simple Fund 360 and CAS 360 solutions, including…

BGLCorpDecember 4, 2019

BGL Update Homepage

BGL is proud to partner with an Australian first: Your Wills.

We were thrilled to be partnering with Your Wills – an Australian-based company (supported by…

BGLCorpOctober 31, 2019

BGL Update Homepage

BGL is very concerned with ASIC “Are SMSFs for you?” fact sheet.

The document, in our opinion, contains numerous calculation and logic errors. We wonder what would…

BGLCorpOctober 24, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Technology

Don’t be conned by cheap prices and fantasy spreadsheets!

If a software supplier shows you a PowerPoint presentation and does not show you their…

Ron LeshOctober 24, 2019

Podcast

Molly Banister, Suite Files

In this episode of the BGL Podcast, I was joined by Molly Banister (Twitter:…

BGLCorpOctober 22, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL announces integration with Your Wills

BGL is delighted to announce integration with Your Wills – Australia’s fast, hassle-free and extremely…

BGLCorpOctober 22, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL integrates Simple Fund 360 with Crestone

BGL is proud to announce Simple Fund 360 integration with Crestone, a reliable and experienced…

BGLCorpOctober 18, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Graham Tuckwell hails peer-to-peer investing ‘revolution’

Australia is “at long last” becoming wise to the misinformation and false assumptions underlying traditional…

BGLCorpOctober 16, 2019

Podcast

Guy Pearson, Practice Ignition

Guy Pearson, Practice Ignition On day 2 of Xerocon I was joined by Guy…

BGLCorpOctober 15, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

SMSF investment strategies –– are they a financial product?

Many advisers do not foresee the potential flow-on legal consequences from merely providing an investment…

BGLCorpOctober 14, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

Businesses vulnerable as email impersonation attacks increase

There’s been a significant increase in email-based impersonation attacks worldwide over the last three months,…

BGLCorpOctober 11, 2019

Culture Homepage In the Media Wellness

Anxiety in the workplace

Anxiety in the workplace can be due to the culture of the workplace — such…

BGLCorpOctober 10, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

How pay, flexibility and advancement impact your health

The terms and conditions of your employment – including your pay, hours, schedule flexibility and…

BGLCorpOctober 9, 2019

Podcast

Taryn Holman, Super AA

On day 1 of Xerocon 2019 I was joined by Taryn Holman. Taryn is the…

BGLCorpOctober 8, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

1 in 3 workers keeps same password after breach

Almost a third of workers are failing to change their passwords after having their data…

BGLCorpOctober 8, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Hope in Financial Planning

With the exit of most of the big institutions, the accounting profession, which enjoys high…

BGLCorpOctober 7, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

CPA Australia rails against advice regulation

A convoluted, excessively layered regulatory framework is preventing accountants from being able to replace waves…

BGLCorpOctober 3, 2019

Podcast

Adriana from BGL

On day 1 of Xerocon 2019 I was joined by the new Head of Partnerships…

BGLCorpOctober 2, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Majority of Aussies say their mood hinders their saving habits

Boredom and “bad days” are among the biggest savings roadblocks for Australians, along with social…

BGLCorpOctober 2, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

‘There’s nothing soft about soft skills’

Soft skills could be more important than your technical skills when it comes to landing…

BGLCorpOctober 1, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

How To Talk to Your Clients About Cloud Computing Security

To answer the security question and help clients feel comfortable with online working, you’ve got…

BGLCorpSeptember 30, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Your accountant may soon provide financial advice too

Your accountant might soon be able to dish out financial advice, if proposed reforms to…

BGLCorpSeptember 27, 2019

Culture Homepage In the Media Industry Wellness

‘Working harder is not always the smartest’: Why flexible work is paramount in business

While in the past, the accountant was working up to 80 hours a week, he…

BGLCorpSeptember 26, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Wellness

Do you absorb and carry stress from your clients?

All accountants should mark Mental Health Month in their calendar. Accounting expert Coco Hou explains…

BGLCorpSeptember 25, 2019

Podcast

Shelley Banton, ASF Audits

Jeevan Tokhi is joined by Shelley Banton, Head of Technical at ASF Audits. ASF…

BGLCorpSeptember 24, 2019

Culture Homepage In the Media Industry

Why You Need To Get Back To The Essentials To Keep Customers

It’s not so long ago that we had to personally engage with customers to communicate,…

BGLCorpSeptember 24, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Fix advice with simpler SOA’s: Software Provider

The government and regulator should consider simplifying the production of SOAs and creating a separate…

BGLCorpSeptember 23, 2019

BGL Update Homepage In the Media

CAANZ and CPA Australia leave their members high and dry!

You may have read the response from CAANZ and CPA Australia this morning to all…

Ron LeshSeptember 20, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Accountants need not join financial planners education arms race, Treasury told

The accounting profession does not have to follow in the footsteps of the financial services…

BGLCorpSeptember 20, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Exemption return a start to fix SMSF advice

The return of the accountants exemption is the first step to fixing the broken SMSF…

BGLCorpSeptember 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

‘They haven’t asked members’: Accountants’ exemption debate heats up

A software boss has voiced his frustration with the accountants’ exemption debate, arguing that two…

BGLCorpSeptember 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

Can accounting change to keep a seat at the table?

Digital transformation strategy has been top of mind of late for most organisations. As seemingly…

BGLCorpSeptember 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

New push to reinstate Accountant’s Exemption

A new push has emerged for the reinstatement of the Accountants’ Exemption with some people…

BGLCorpSeptember 18, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

How to be more conscious and mindful (at work and at home)

Research has shown that mindfulness in the workplace reduces stress, makes people better leaders, aids…

BGLCorpSeptember 18, 2019

Podcast

Paul Murray from AccountKit

On day one of Xercon 2019, I was joined by Paul Murray from AccountKit. Paul…

BGLCorpSeptember 17, 2019

Homepage In the Media Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL launches tax statement tool

Software provider BGL has released a new tool to automate the processing of investment distribution…

BGLCorpSeptember 17, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

CAANZ and CPA Australia screw over members!

Would you like the return of the Accountants’ Exemption? The Accountants Exemption gives accountants the…

Ron LeshSeptember 16, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology Uncategorised

Turning today’s staff into the workforce of tomorrow

It’s time for organisations and individuals to determine how they’ll adapt to the rapid rise…

BGLCorpSeptember 16, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Reversionary pension v BDBN: Which one wins?

There is a misconception that reversionary pension documentation will always apply before a binding death…

BGLCorpSeptember 13, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

SMSF clients see little value in full advice

Perceptions of distrust and low value continue to exist among SMSF clients when it comes…

BGLCorpSeptember 12, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

‘Train your team members’: Accountants warned on increasing cyber threat

Training team members on the importance of cyber security is more critical than ever as…

BGLCorpSeptember 12, 2019

Homepage Industry Wellness

Third of business owners suffer from high levels of psychological distress: Beyond Blue finds

Recognising the impact mental health hardships are having on the small business community, Beyond Blue…

BGLCorpSeptember 11, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Assistant Treasurer calls on ATO to show more gratitude to accountants

Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar has called on the ATO to show more gratitude towards accountants…

BGLCorpSeptember 10, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

Small business clients urged to get on the ‘technology bus’

Small businesses, including accounting practices, will fall behind on service quality and profitability if they…

BGLCorpSeptember 9, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

What’s on the horizon for superannuation and retirement?

A green paper entitled Options for an Improved and Integrated System of Retirement has been…

BGLCorpSeptember 6, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

SuperLX is adding new lenders to its platform

The SuperLX SMSF loan platform, which was launched earlier this year and integrates with BGL’s…

BGLCorpSeptember 6, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Beware of software companies that simply don’t tell the truth

It seems to be “the week of making stuff up”.

Ron LeshSeptember 4, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

How is BGL the accountant’s software?

Ron Lesh FCA is both an accountant and computer science graduate, and his BGL software…

BGLCorpSeptember 3, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL releases Simple Fund 360 Annual Tax Statement tool

BGL is proud to announce the release of a Simple Fund 360 Annual Tax Statement…

BGLCorpAugust 29, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL encourages accountants to participate in the Accountant’s Exemption Review

BGL would like to see all accountants provide a response to the “Review of the…

BGLCorpAugust 27, 2019

Podcast

Jeevan Tokhi explains APIs

Jeevan has been at BGL for almost 14 years, and has worked in various roles…

BGLCorpAugust 27, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL adds Smarter SMSF documents to CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360

BGL is proud to announce industry leading document integration with Smarter SMSF – allowing CAS…

BGLCorpAugust 27, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Industry Simple Fund 360 Technology

Why I must call their bluff!

Last week, I read an article on the release of the “so called” first integrated…

BGLCorpAugust 26, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Industry Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL entertains 1,600+ clients at BGL REGTECH 2019

BGL hosted over 1,600 clients at BGL REGTECH 2019 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and…

BGLCorpAugust 21, 2019

Podcast

Matt Crofts discusses innovation and Simple Fund 360

Andrew Paszko and Matt Crofts catch up to discuss BGL being awarded the 5th most…

BGLCorpAugust 19, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage In the Media News Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL ranked #5 most innovative technology company

BGL ranked #5 most innovative technology company in Australia and New Zealand

BGLCorpAugust 12, 2019

Podcast

Corp Sec and CAS360 with Warren

Andrew and Warren sit down over a burger to discuss corporate secretarial services and CAS360…

BGLCorpAugust 9, 2019

BGL Update Culture Homepage

BGL announces internal promotions

BGL is proud to announce a raft of internal promotions.

BGLCorpAugust 8, 2019

New Zealand NZ BGL Update NZ CAS 360

BGL announces launch of CAS 360 in New Zealand

BGL is proud to announce the launch of its CAS 360 corporate compliance solution in…

BGLCorpAugust 7, 2019

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