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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

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL releases mobile App at REGTECH 2019!

Engage by BGL is an advanced mobile application that will allow BGL clients to provide…

BGLCorpAugust 5, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Penalty interest and TR 2019/2 in the context of SMSFs with LRBAs

The law in relation to the taxation of SMSFs is a complex area of law…

BGLCorpJuly 22, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage In the Media Simple Fund 360

Top 3 steps to get started with BGL Software Support!

Before submitting a support ticket with our team, try these simple steps to get started…

BGLCorpJuly 16, 2019

BGL Update Homepage In the Media Industry

Bulk document roll-outs in the SMSF space

For some time I have been watching some very interesting events unfold in the document…

BGLCorpJuly 15, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Applying Fintech to actuarial certificates

BGL partner A.S.A.P. Actuarial have drawn on their experience in the digital advice space to…

BGLCorpJuly 15, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Reversionary pension vs BDBN: which outcome is preferred?

Imagine a conflict between pension documentation and a binding death benefit nomination (‘BDBN’) in a…

BGLCorpJuly 3, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Vital compliance steps flagged for contribution deductions

A change in the 2019 tax return means that SMSFs who want to make a…

BGLCorpJune 24, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Election result should prompt new SMSF push

Accountants and financial planners have been called upon to be more vocal in their promotion…

BGLCorpJune 21, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

Adviser Demand For Data Science Education On The Rise

More advisers are seeking courses in data science or technology as automation and big data…

BGLCorpJune 20, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Software firm alerts SMSFs to changes in 2019 SMSF return

While the annual tax return for 2019 does not contain as many adjustments as the…

BGLCorpJune 19, 2019

Culture Homepage In the Media Industry Wellness

The importance of workplace trust

The former CEO of Covey Leadership Center has outlined why facilitating trust amongst staff is…

BGLCorpJune 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

What workplaces will look like in 2030

A major new report into the future of robotics in the workplace have been released,…

BGLCorpJune 18, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

SMSFs warned on trap with TBAR cancellations

With different administration software providers each issuing their own member codes and identifiers, the ATO…

BGLCorpJune 17, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Incorrect determinations issued following system error

While the taxpayers who incorrectly received excess determinations for non-concessional contributions have been given an…

BGLCorpJune 11, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL first to release 2019 SMSF Annual Tax Return software

BGL is proud to announce the release of its Simple Fund 360 2019 Tax Time…

BGLCorpJune 3, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL concerned by post election franking credits comments

BGL is concerned about the recent comments made about franking credits.

BGLCorpMay 31, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Accountants, planners team up to expand SMSF offering

Greater numbers of accountants are partnering with financial planners to service the SMSF sector, according…

BGLCorpMay 28, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry News

‘Dangerous’ clauses surfacing in SMSF trust deeds

Trust deeds containing clauses that cause reversionary pensions to override binding death benefit nominations are…

BGLCorpMay 27, 2019

BGL Update Culture Homepage

At BGL Corporate Solutions we are blessed to have a leader of the calibre of Ron Lesh.

Over the past 5 weeks, Ron demonstrated why he is so well respected and appreciated…

BGLCorpMay 20, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry News

To quote ScoMo: Its a miracle !

For those of you who missed it, the Liberal / National Party was returned in…

Ron LeshMay 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

ATO provides compliance checklist for SMSF wind-ups

The ATO has reminded auditors about some of the specific requirements that trustees must meet…

BGLCorpMay 17, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

‘We are not dissuading Australians from using accountants’, says Labor as fight against fee cap heats up

Labor MPs continue to defend the proposed cap on the deductibility of accountants’ fees, as…

BGLCorpMay 16, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Don’t vote Labor if you have an SMSF

As previously advised, the Australian Electoral Commission found a last minute minor hurdle with our…

BGLCorpMay 14, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL integrates Simple Fund 360 with new SMSF Loan origination platform SuperLX

BGL is proud to announce a new integration with the recently launched SMSF loan origination…

BGLCorpMay 13, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Work With Us!

As I reflect on this election campaign, the discussions on both sides of politics, the…

BGLCorpMay 10, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Now accounting fees are a “subsidy”….

To add to stupidity after stupidity #billthedill told accountants yesterday accounting fees are a “subsidy”.…

Ron LeshMay 9, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Accountants are saying: “Not happy, Bill, not happy.”

Bill Shorten has made a pitch to small business, helping them to employ younger and…

BGLCorpMay 6, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Confusion around Labor’s ‘under the radar’ family trust policy

Small businesses remain confused about the impact of Labor's policy on family trusts as the…

BGLCorpMay 3, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Labor’s Trust tax to hit 200,000 small businesses – you are probably one of them.

Danny D'Astolto, Partner at Vantage - Tax & Business Services in Kew provided this letter…

BGLCorpMay 3, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

What is SAML and why do you need it?

Stage two of the ATO’s operational framework is here with more accounting apps being mandated…

BGLCorpMay 2, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Accountants: The time to act is NOW!

So with just 2 1/2 weeks to go, NOW is the time to act. NOW…

Ron LeshMay 1, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

ATO grants extension after MYOB glitch, doubts cast over Reckon

MYOB has confirmed that clients affected by its system outages will be granted an exemption…

BGLCorpMay 1, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360

BGL releases Simple Fund 360 integration with A.S.A.P Actuarial

BGL is proud to announce integration with A.S.A.P. Actuarial, an industry leader in digital advice…

Teagan CrozierApril 29, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

Dear Bill Shorten

Dear Bill Shorten, Congratulations on your campaign. You have succeeded in upsetting me. I would…

BGLCorpApril 24, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Accountants are now an election issue, and it’s time to have your say

Accountants have a seat in the boardrooms of Australia’s most powerful companies, and they’re a…

BGLCorpApril 23, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry

BGL deplores comments made about accountants by Bill Shorten

BGL Corporate Solutions, Australia's leading supplier of SMSF administration and ASIC corporate compliance solutions, unlike…

BGLCorpApril 17, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry Technology

How new ATO-introduced security measures will impact accountants

It has been almost a year since the notifiable data breaches legislation came into effect,…

BGLCorpApril 12, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL releases Simple Fund 360 integration with Australian Money Market

BGL is proud to announce that Simple Fund 360 now has an integration with Australian…

BGLCorpApril 10, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage Industry Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL wins Fintech Breakthrough award for Best Regtech company!

BGLCorpApril 5, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

The many roads that lead to meeting FASEA’s education standards

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (‘FASEA’) has finalised the acceptable pathways that advisers…

BGLCorpMarch 29, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Common adviser practices with SMSF documents posing liability risk

Advisers who offer standard template documents for SMSFs without asking clients for their preference may…

BGLCorpMarch 28, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Licensed advisers and FASEA CPD

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (‘FASEA’) have finalised a continuing professional development (‘CPD’)…

Teagan CrozierMarch 25, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360 Technology

We are serious about your security…

I did a podcast with Jamie Beresford from Practice Protect for SMSF Adviser yesterday. And it…

Ron LeshMarch 22, 2019

Case Study Homepage In the Media Simple Fund 360 Technology

BGL Case Study by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

BGL worked on the application of AI for its market-leading, cloud-based platform, Simple Fund 360,…

BGLCorpMarch 22, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

BGL announces integration with AccountKit

The new integration allows firms using AccountKit to see CAS 360 company Annual Review status,…

BGLCorpMarch 21, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

‘The doomsayers are wrong’: Accounting industry younger and thriving, says ATO

The accounting profession is younger than ever, more gender equal, and continually growing, according to…

BGLCorpMarch 21, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

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

BGL is proud to announce an industry first integration with Smarter SMSF – allowing CAS…

BGLCorpMarch 20, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

5 resilient habits to promote a healthy brain and improve performance

In order to prevent mental burnout and promote a healthy and resilient brain, implement these…

BGLCorpMarch 20, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Face-to-face meetings keep accountants high on trustworthy scale

Accountants continue to rank highly amongst the most trustworthy professions, with face-to-face interactions vital in…

BGLCorpMarch 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

The future for accountant and bookkeeper relationships

It’s clear that both the bookkeeping and accounting professions and how they work together are…

BGLCorpMarch 18, 2019

BGL Update Homepage News Simple Fund 360

BGL declares war on Australian Super!

BGL is extremely disappointed with the comments made by Ian Silk the CEO of Australian…

Ron LeshMarch 15, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Registered agents – be wary of credit card fraud

A reminder to all our registered agents to be aware of the potential for credit…

BGLCorpMarch 15, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

‘See something, say something’ – reporting corporate misconduct

Registered agents play a big role in educating and assisting companies to manage their business…

BGLCorpMarch 15, 2019

CAS 360 Homepage In the Media Industry Simple Fund 360

Xero Roadshow 2019

BGL Integrations Manager, Adriana Cavallo shares with Heather Smith how BGL can help the accounting…

BGLCorpMarch 14, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

Communication Tools for Accountants

When it comes to technology, there are a few free or low-cost tools available, that…

BGLCorpMarch 14, 2019

BGL Update Homepage Industry News Simple Fund 360

BGL provides up-to-date analysis of SMSF franking refund data

BGL has analysed 2017 and 2018 franking credit data for SMSF tax returns lodged through…

BGLCorpMarch 13, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Having meaningful chats leads to better workplace culture

Facilitating and hosting substantive conversations about health and wellbeing in the workplace brings about real…

Teagan CrozierMarch 13, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

Robotic Process Automation – How It Affects You…

Big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence have all been tipped to fundamentally transform the…

BGLCorpMarch 12, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

Mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication in CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will become mandatory from 31 March 2019. Keeping your data safe is…

BGLCorpMarch 8, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

The perfect range of sleep for optimal performance at work

It is well established that not getting enough sleep negatively impacts upon our health and…

BGLCorpMarch 6, 2019

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16 : Integrations with Adriana Cavallo

BGL Account Manager and host of the pod Jorge Tsipos interviews BGL’s Adriana Cavello. Integrating…

BGLCorpMarch 3, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Can a surviving spouse claim their deceased spouse’s super when they are also the executor of their estate?

The recent case of Burgess v Burgess WASC 279 (‘Burgess’) continues a line of cases…

BGLCorpMarch 2, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Businesses will benefit from investing in wellbeing

New research from WorkScore shows that not only do employees overwhelmingly want their workplaces to…

BGLCorpMarch 1, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Hope for accountants, advisers as big new education regime rolls in

The FASEA today marked its plans to recognise the prior learning of those with specialist…

BGLCorpFebruary 28, 2019

Culture Homepage In the Media

How a customer-first approach is driving business growth

Be customer-first, not product-first – what exactly does this mean? In the modern business landscape,…

BGLCorpFebruary 27, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Webinars

In December 2018, BGL introduced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360.…

BGLCorpFebruary 26, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

What’s new in CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360

CAS 360 version 47 is now live! Here is what's new…Users can now reserve company…

BGLCorpFebruary 25, 2019

BGL Update CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

New support platform for CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360

The release of a new support platform with Zendesk is another game-changer for CAS 360…

BGLCorpFebruary 21, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Does work life balance even exist?

The concept of work life balance seems to be based on a concept of an…

BGLCorpFebruary 20, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

The top 5 technologies helping tax practitioners automate & work smarter

Implementing modern technology solutions in your practice can help refine business systems and processes, and…

BGLCorpFebruary 19, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – the next frontier

Many fear that technologies such as robotic process automation will be the end of the…

BGLCorpFebruary 18, 2019

Culture Homepage In the Media

How We Sense Company Culture And Why It Matters

Whether your business sells to business customers or direct to consumers, your company’s potential for…

BGLCorpFebruary 15, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

‘Knowing technology is as important as knowing tax laws,’ trainer says

Accountants can no longer shirk away from being technology consultants alongside their traditional role as…

BGLCorpFebruary 14, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Stressed at work? Mental workouts will help

Work-related stress is a growing issue in Australia, affecting approximately 21 per cent of people…

BGLCorpFebruary 13, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

SMSF specialist warns of super changes ahead

Smarter SMSF co-founder and chief executive Aaron Dunn told a recent webinar accountants and advisers…

BGLCorpFebruary 12, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

How automation will empower accountants

The latest developments in automation will remove the need for accountants to spend time on…

BGLCorpFebruary 11, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

Here are the questions you need to be asking your software providers

A one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t cut it in today’s advice climate. A more tailored advice…

BGLCorpFebruary 8, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Three-quarters of accountants to exit advice under FASEA: poll

Around 76 per cent of accountants plan to either stop providing financial advice or refer…

BGLCorpFebruary 7, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Five ways workplaces can help employees manage stress

Workplace stress is unavoidable but prolonged exposure to stress in the workplace, especially for professionals…

BGLCorpFebruary 6, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Is an alternate director for an SMSF better than a successor director? Part 2

We compare the option of a director nominating an alternate director in contrast to nominating…

BGLCorpFebruary 5, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Accounting proves hard to market online

Accountants are facing a costly battle to market their business online as new research shows…

BGLCorpFebruary 5, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

AI set to transform business

Eighty-six per cent of Australia’s CEOs believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly change the…

BGLCorpFebruary 4, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

ATO aids contributions cap compliance

The ATO has announced its willingness to help practitioners and their SMSF clients comply with…

BGLCorpFebruary 1, 2019

BGL Update Homepage News Simple Fund 360

BGL releases new fund transfer feature for Simple Fund 360

BGL has released an automated fund transfer feature in Simple Fund 360. This feature allows…

BGLCorpJanuary 31, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Calls for return of accountants’ exemption continues

A recent straw poll indicates that over three-quarters of SMSF professionals would like to see…

BGLCorpJanuary 31, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Grant Abbott launches SMSF-focused political party

The SMSF Party, launched by I Love SMSF chief executive Grant Abbott, is intended to…

BGLCorpJanuary 30, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

How to build up your resilience

Resilience is a learned trait. Building resilience is a challenging journey and individuals must exert…

BGLCorpJanuary 30, 2019

Homepage In the Media Technology

What will your accounting tech stack look like in 2019?

As we hit the ground running in 2019, it’s time to relook at accounting technology…

BGLCorpJanuary 29, 2019

BGL Update Homepage News

BGL partners with all our clients

BGL has been a software and services supplier in the accounting industry for almost 30…

Ron LeshJanuary 22, 2019

Podcast

Extended Family with Jennifer and Elaine

Host of the Pod Jorge Tsipos sits down and has a chat with some of…

BGLCorpJanuary 18, 2019

Homepage In the Media Industry

Mixed reviews for PC report’s minimum threshold

While some have welcomed the Productivity Commission’s proposal of a $500,000 minimum suggested balance amount…

BGLCorpJanuary 18, 2019

Homepage In the Media Wellness

Read this before setting your goals for 2019

We live in an age of instant gratification. We want instant results. Whether it’s a…

BGLCorpJanuary 16, 2019

Homepage Industry News

SMSF Annual Pension Obligations

The benefit of hindsight is a wonderful thing, in particular when it came to the…

BGLCorpJanuary 15, 2019

Homepage Industry News

Accounting industry – It’s time to take the lead!

Remember the 1980s. Greed was good. Until Paul Keating killed it - it was the…

BGLCorpJanuary 8, 2019

Homepage News Simple Fund 360

Simple Fund 360 – A pivotal year for both Human and Machine Learning

It’s that time of year where as a Product Manager you begin to reflect on the…

BGLCorpDecember 21, 2018

Podcast

Sole Practitioner with Jacqui Chellew

BGL Account Manager and host of the pod Jorge Tsipos interviews director of Nutwood Financial,…

BGLCorpDecember 21, 2018

CAS 360 Homepage News Simple Fund 360

BGL Software Update: Multi-Factor Authentication

We at BGL would like to announce the release of Multi-Factor Authentication in CAS 360 and…

BGLCorpDecember 18, 2018

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