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My first post for the 2023 year, and I couldn’t be prouder to recognise these BGL superstars.
My first post for the 2023 year, and I couldn’t be prouder to recognise these BGL superstars.
Here comes another sensational Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 update! You can check out the full release notes and join the conversation in the BGL Community.
We are travelling the length and breadth of the country, attending a total of 13 locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new and current clients, our ecosystem partners, and the accounting community to continue sharing the benefits of the BGL Suite (Simple Fund 360, Simple Invest 360 and CAS 360).
The last few months have released amazing features. Such as…
Company Tax Return, making it even easier for BGL clients to prepare and lodge tax returns in Simple Invest 360!
New two-way integration with Xero Practice Manager, allowing clients to efficiently manage client and contact data across four applications in a single database – a dream for any professional firm!
Automated document reminder in CAS 360, making the follow-up with clients for outstanding company change documents, Annual Returns/Reviews and trust documents a breeze!
Plus, much more to come…
Our team is kicking off the Xero Roadshow on the 7 February in Geelong and then working their way around the country. You can meet our BGL team at 13 of the 17 locations (sorry Albury, Cairns, Parramatta, and Wollongong)!
📍 7 February | Geelong (Carlos Issa)
📍8 February | Melbourne (Daniel Tramontana, Jesse Marmara, Nicole Truscott, and Rhys Davies)
📍 9 February | Narre Warren (Rocco Agostino) and Newcastle (Rhys Davies)
📍 14 February | Perth (Luca Ranellone and Jonathan Zeltzer)
📍 16 February | Adelaide (Jesse Marmara and Lilli Williams) and Canberra (Damien Gunatillake)
📍 20 February | Brisbane (Aaron Pantazis, Nicole Truscott and Peter di Stefano)
📍 21 February | Gold Coast (Aaron Pantazis and Peter di Stefano)
📍 22 February | Sydney (Adriana Cavallo and Lilli Williams)
📍 27 February | Sunshine Coast (Damien Gunatillake) and Hobart (Carina Muntean)
📍 28 February | Launceston (Carina Muntean)
Can’t make Roadshow this year? Don’t worry! In March, we will be hitting the road again for the BGL Masterclass, an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the BGL software. We will also be at AccountEx, where you have the chance to attend Daniel Tramontana and Ron Lesh’s speaking sessions!
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Last year, BGL advised its clients that the end of life for CAS Desktop will be on 30 June 2023.
BGL launched CAS in DOS 33 years ago, later updating to CAS for Windows in 1995.
The industry has changed a lot since then, and most of our clients have now moved to CAS 360, our cloud-based company compliance software solution.
The introduction of Director IDs prompted us to develop a suite of Director ID features in CAS 360 to help manage and streamline the administration of these new requirements for clients. These features were not added to CAS Desktop as we were confident that before Director IDs would be required on documents by ASIC, CAS Desktop would have reached its end of life.
As you would be aware, the ABRS has dragged its feet with the implementation of the new Modernising Business Registers System, which is unlikely to begin before 2025, but the requirement to obtain and keep details of Director IDs applies from 14 December 2022. As CAS Desktop does not include this functionality, it is effectively non-compliant. Therefore, now is the time to announce the end-of-product life for CAS Desktop in Australia will be 30 June 2023.
CAS 360 is the natural progression for CAS Desktop clients.
Migration is easy with our dedicated onboarding specialists. Our extensive resources and services will help you with your journey. This includes:
To learn how easy it is to migrate from CAS Desktop to CAS 360 or if you would like to discuss these changes, please reach out to your Account Manager today.
If you missed ‘The Future of CAS Desktop‘ live webinar in December, you can watch the recording on YouTube. Simply click the image (right) to start watching!
The new BGL Suite two-way integration with practice management solutions allows firms to efficiently manage client and contact data across four applications in a single database.
Presented by BGL product experts, the BGL Masterclass will cover topics including; new and key features and their benefits, best practice workflow and processes, essential BGL Suite integrations and time-saving tips, tricks, and shortcuts.
We are excited to announce the first CAS 360 update for 2023! Significant enhancements to CAS 360 have improved ASIC lodgement performance.
“This is a great accomplishment by the BGL Team and especially our People and Culture Team,” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director. “This certification means a lot to BGL and recognises the constant and consistent effort of our People and Culture Team to provide BGL’s 200+ employees with a safe, inclusive, and friendly work environment. I’m extremely proud of them.”
Great Place To Work Certification recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience. Certification is a two-step process that requires the submission of a comprehensive culture brief, capturing the people practices that make a company brilliant and unique. Plus, an employee experience survey, with questions relating to organisational culture and company leadership.
“BGL can only achieve great goals with inspired and passionate people who are motivated to produce outstanding results for our clients,” continued Lesh. “So, we work hard to create and foster a workplace culture where everyone is valued and respected.”
Daniel Tramontana, Chief Executive Officer at BGL, said, “Software is at the core of what we do. It’s the reason thousands of firms choose to transact with us. But clients stay with BGL because of our people, community and culture. Our people are our greatest point of differentiation, and we are truly blessed with the best.”
In recent years, BGL has become an accredited Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace and Great Place to Work ® Certified™. BGL is recognised on the Great Place To Work® Best Workplaces for Women List and the 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List as the 6th best technology workplace in Australia and New Zealand. With the help of Joel Clapham, Founder and Chief Mental Health Champ at Hearten Up, BGL has also supported 36 staff to become accredited Mental Health First Aiders.
BGL is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel Tramontana to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ron Lesh will continue in his role as Managing Director.
From O to E 01/01/2023. That was the printed note in the envelope Ron Lesh, BGL Founder and Managing Director, handed me on 16 November 2022 at 6.07 pm.
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