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What does make GLASIAOUS different from other cloud accounting?
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(1) supports multiple languages and currencies
(2) provided on highly secure Microsoft Azure, accessible anywhere in the world
(3) has the wide coverage from accounting to purchase/sales as an ERP
(4) Service & support by the professionals in international accounting in addition to the IT solution

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In which countries is GLASIAOUS available? Any region unavailable?
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Anywhere in the world where the internet is available. GLASIAOUS has been selected by 1,400+ companies in 33+ countries, including Japan, China, ASEAN countries, India, Europe countries, the U.S. and some African countries. Our availability is not regulated by country or region. For more details, please contact GLASIAOUS Team.
[Contact Us]

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Who are the main subscribers of GLASIAOUS?
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Our customers have been quite different in industry, country and status. Their industries include manufacturing, retail, wholesale, restaurant business etc. Their sales amounts range from a few 100 millions to 100 billions.
[See Case Studies]

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Is any comparison chart available between GLASIAOUS and other systems?
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Contact us [here] with the name of the product(s) you are interested. The developer will reply to you.

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I prefer not to replace the accounting system at the overseas offices, but need the financial data as timely as possible.
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You can gain financial statements in preffered language and format at head office by importing output data of the system at your overseas branch.
For more details, refer to [this page].

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Our overseas branch has outsourced its accounting, but we're considering of insourcing it. Would GLASIAOUS service support the insourcing process?
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Co-sourcing would be your choice. Work sharing with the accountants of GLASIAOUS Consortium help insource accounting operation step by step.
[The membership of GLASIAOUS Consortium]

Use of GLASIAOUS makes this process smart and easy.
[How Co-sourcing works]

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Does GLASIAOUS support accounting at the head office?
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Absolutely yes. By using it as accounting system at the head office, you can achieve global system integration & cloud migration.
[Case Study : Global Innovation Consulting Inc.]

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We are considering overseas expansion. Which firm should we talk with?
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For the member’s services and supported countries, please check [here]. You may contact them on the same page.

 

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We cannot tell how our overseas branches are doing. Which firm should we talk with?
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For the member’s services and supported countries, please check [here]. You may contact them on the same page.

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I'd like to be always updated on overseas tax rules and law revision.
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See the latest [topics] posted by GLASIAOUS Consortium members.

 

Subscribe our newsletter [here].

 

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Do you hold seminars or webinars?
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Yes we do. The main topic is usually management and accounting for global business. Please check out the schedule [Seminar Schedule].

Make sure to be updated by subscribing our newsletter [here].

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Who is the developer of GLASIAOUS?
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Business Engineering Corporation(B-EN-G), a public company with a listing on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has developed GLASIAOUS app. Established in 1999, it is an IT company with 20+ year history.
[B-EN-G Corporate Site]

How to Start/Fee

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How much is the monthly subscription fee of GLASIAOUS?
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You can start at JPY 29,800 per month. The fee depends on the scope of functions you subscribe. For more details, please contact GLASIAOUS Team.
[Contact Us]

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How much is the initial fee to start using GLASIAOUS?
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You may complete initial setup by yourself instead of outsourcing it. To get a quotation for outsourcing initial setup, please contact GLASIAOUS Team.
[Contact Us]

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How long does it take to start using GLASIAOUS?
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5 days at the earliest. See the steps of implementation [here].

 

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Can I watch the demonstartion of GLASIAOUS?
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Watch the video [here]. If you want to learn more, feel free to [contact us]. We are more than happy to show you the demonstration either onsite or online.

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How frequent is the version upgrade?
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The developer(B-EN-G) performs major upgrade twice.

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Can I refer to the manual for the initial setup of GLASIAOUS?
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Web manual is available when you are logged in.

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Can I apply for any government subsidy for using GLASIAOUS?
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You can apply for IT subsidy in Japan.
GLASIAOUS supports calculation of COVID-19 subsidy of Japanese government.

Support

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How frequent is the version upgrade?
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The developer(B-EN-G) performs major upgrade twice.

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Is onsite training available?
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Yes. Upon the customer’s request we hold training sessions at one-time fee. For more details, please contact GLASIAOUS Team.
[Contact Us]

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What kind of support can I get?
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B-EN-G Support Desk accepts inquiries 24/7. GLASIAOUS Consortium members provide their support according to their policy.

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Can I refer to the manual when using GLASIAOUS?
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Web manual is available when you are logged in.

App/Features

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How long does it take to start using GLASIAOUS?
A

5 days at the earliest. See the steps of implementation [here].

 

Q
Can I watch the demonstartion of GLASIAOUS?
A

Watch the video [here]. If you want to learn more, feel free to [contact us]. We are more than happy to show you the demonstration either onsite or online.

Q
What does make GLASIAOUS different from other cloud accounting?
A

(1) supports multiple languages and currencies
(2) provided on highly secure Microsoft Azure, accessible anywhere in the world
(3) has the wide coverage from accounting to purchase/sales as an ERP
(4) Service & support by the professionals in international accounting in addition to the IT solution

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What do we need to use GLASIAOUS?
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All you need is Web browser and the internet connection. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are supported.

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How many languages does GLASIAOUS support?
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The display languages are English, Japanese, Chinese(Traditional & Simplified), Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian(as of June 2020). It accepts data input in languages other than the display language.
[Learn more about the functions]

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Does GLASIAOUS support consolidation?
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It does not support high-level financial consolidation. Still, GLASIAOUS creates the financial statements of the group companies in the integrated format and extracts the group-internal transactions. For more details, please contact GLASIAOUS Team.
[Contact Us]

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How frequent is the version upgrade?
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The developer(B-EN-G) performs major upgrade twice.

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How secure is GLASIAOUS?
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GLASIAOUS, provided on Microsoft Azure, is comitted to secure service delivery. For security measures of Microsoft Azure, plesse refer to [this page].

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How does GLASIAOUS contribute to BCP(Business Continuity Plan)?
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GLASIAOUS, based on Microsoft Azure, protects the financial data even in case of natural disasters.

Q
I prefer not to replace the accounting system at the overseas offices, but need the financial data as timely as possible.
A

You can gain financial statements in preffered language and format at head office by importing output data of the system at your overseas branch.
For more details, refer to [this page].

 

Q
Does GLASIAOUS support accounting at the head office?
A

Absolutely yes. By using it as accounting system at the head office, you can achieve global system integration & cloud migration.
[Case Study : Global Innovation Consulting Inc.]

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Does GLASIAOUS support teleworking?
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GLASIAOUS is a complete fit with teleworking. For more details, please refer to [this page].

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What is the origin of the name GLASIAOUS?
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It comes from “General Ledger(GL) + ASIA + Outsourcing(OUS)”. GLASIAOUS, starting as a book-keeping tool for accounting firms, has grown into an ERP which covers group accounting and sales/purchase.