# GLASIAOUS > Cloud-based international accounting and ERP service developed by Business Engineering Corporation (B-EN-G). > Used by 1,900+ companies across 40 countries and regions worldwide. > Supports 7 display languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. > Includes AI-powered features: GLASIAOUS AI-OCR (invoice, purchase-order, and receipt reading with AI journal suggestions), a ChatGPT-based chatbot, and Azure AI translation. > SOC1 Type2 report and ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018 certification; the developer B-EN-G holds the Privacy Mark. Hosted on Microsoft Azure with a 99.5% availability SLA. > B-EN-G is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, ensuring long-term reliability and financial stability. Options range from outsourced bookkeeping to full in-house ERP use, adaptable to company size, industry, and growth stage. Subscription starts in as little as 5 business days at JPY 38,000/month minimum. Product line: GLASIAOUS (multi-tenant cloud accounting & ERP), GLASIAOUS+ (formerly mcframe GA; dedicated private cloud ERP for a two-tier ERP model, with add-on development and system integration), GLASIAOUS SFA (sales activity management for overseas offices, also available standalone via SFA user licenses), and GLASIAOUS OCR (standalone AI-OCR service that reads purchase documents and links the data to any core system). The GLASIAOUS Consortium — composed of leading accounting firms and IT companies — provides tax filing, advisory, and consulting services beyond what the system covers. --- ## Service Overview GLASIAOUS (グラシアス) is a cloud-based international accounting and ERP service built for organizations operating across multiple countries. Originally developed to support Japanese companies managing overseas subsidiaries, GLASIAOUS is equally suited to Western and cross-border companies operating in Asia (such as Thailand and India) or any region where multi-language, multi-currency, and multi-regulatory compliance is required. It covers everything from basic accounting to sales, purchasing, and inventory management, enabling integrated management of overseas subsidiaries and group companies. It is accessible from anywhere in the world via the internet, without requiring any physical server infrastructure. The system can be deployed in as little as 5 business days, significantly reducing time and costs compared to traditional on-premise ERP systems. The GLASIAOUS brand also includes GLASIAOUS+, a dedicated private cloud ERP; in 2026, mcframe GA was rebranded under GLASIAOUS and is now provided as GLASIAOUS+. Key differentiators from other cloud accounting software: 1. Multi-language and multi-currency support designed specifically for international operations 2. Secure cloud infrastructure based on Microsoft Azure, accessible globally 3. ERP package covering not only accounting but also sales and purchasing operations 4. Access to international accounting professionals via the GLASIAOUS Consortium --- ## Accounting Features - General ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable - Multi-currency registration and automatic foreign exchange gain/loss calculation - Foreign currency revaluation - Support for multiple accounting standards by country/region (useful for consolidated financial reporting) - Financial statements output: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement - Budget vs. actual management with flexible analysis axes (by department, segment, or custom dimensions) - Data input and output via Excel import, Web API, CSV, and PDF - Local staff-friendly input interface for overseas subsidiaries - Expense claims: submission and approval on smartphones, with AI-OCR reading of receipts - Approval workflows configurable per operation (e.g., journal entries, payment matching, expense claims), with notifications to Slack or Microsoft Teams - Bank integration for Japan (option) --- ## ERP Features Sales, purchasing, and inventory modules are included in the Operation Pack and ERP Pack (sales listings and invoice issuance are also included in the Premium Pack). - Quotes and sales orders: quote-to-order conversion, order approval, order allocation, AI-OCR reading of received purchase orders, and custom fields (e.g., segment, country of origin) - Purchase orders: approval workflow, purchase order output, and direct-shipment purchase orders generated from sales orders - Receiving and purchasing: approval workflow, separate receiving and purchase recording, split or combined receipts, automatic inventory valuation, and AI-OCR reading of supplier invoices - Inventory: management by warehouse, location, and lot; receipts, issues, transfers, work in progress, and stock inquiry; valuation by FIFO, moving average, monthly weighted average, or standard cost; production recording using bills of materials (BOM); inventory aging reports - Order backlog: customizable backlog reports, inventory reservation, and bulk updates of delivery dates - Shipping and sales: approval workflow, invoices in country-compliant formats, split or combined sales, and gross profit management - Automatic journal entry creation from sales/purchase/inventory transactions - Real-time visibility into overseas subsidiary sales, orders, and inventory --- ## Monitoring - Imports journal entries from overseas subsidiaries' existing local accounting systems, so HQ can review data in its preferred language and format without replacing local systems - Translation into 7 languages, drill-down from financial statements to journal details, budget vs. actual reporting, and flagging of high-risk transactions - Because source data is not checked before it becomes journal entries, combining it with GLASIAOUS internal control features and partner audits is recommended --- ## Integrations - Accounting: AI-OCR, bank data, tax software, e-invoicing, consolidation tools - ERP: shipment tracking (17TRACK) - Other: single sign-on, email delivery (SendGrid) - Full list: https://www.glasiaous.com/topics/detail/633/ --- ## AI Features ### GLASIAOUS AI-OCR - Reads invoices, purchase orders, and receipts (JPEG, PNG, PDF) and extracts vendor name, amount, and recipient information - Cuts invoice data entry time to about one-third compared with manual input - Supports diverse formats: multi-language and multi-currency documents, handwritten text, and non-standard overseas invoices - Automatically detects and processes local currencies, VAT/GST/consumption tax, and unique date formats (e.g., Thai Buddhist calendar) - AI suggests account codes, tax categories, and journal entries based on extracted data; staff only need to review and approve - Learns from corrections, so suggestions fit each company's rules more closely over time - Also available as a standalone service, GLASIAOUS OCR, for companies using other core systems (see Product Line) - Details: https://www.glasiaous.com/ai_ocr/ ### ChatGPT-based Chatbot - Built-in AI assistant for system operation support - Particularly effective when used alongside the QuickStart onboarding document set - Enables more efficient initial setup and configuration for new users ### Automatic Translation - Uses the Azure AI translation engine - Descriptions and chat messages entered in local languages can be translated into Japanese with one click, so HQ staff can follow local activity in real time ### AI Data Policy - AI features run on Azure OpenAI Service - Customer input data is not used to train AI models --- ## Product Line ### GLASIAOUS (クラウド型国際会計&ERPサービス GLASIAOUS) - The core product: a cloud-based international accounting and ERP service for organizations operating across multiple countries - Multi-tenant cloud on Microsoft Azure, with 7 display languages, multiple currencies, and multiple accounting standards - Covers accounting, ERP (sales, purchasing, inventory), fixed assets, group management, and AI features (see Accounting Features and ERP Features above) - Five packs: Entry (an accounting firm handles bookkeeping and the client views reports), Standard, Premium, Operation, and ERP - From JPY 38,000/month; available in as little as 5 business days - Details: https://www.glasiaous.com/features/ ### GLASIAOUS+ - Cloud ERP running in a private environment dedicated to the customer's group, while keeping the security and stability of the GLASIAOUS cloud - The option to choose when company-specific requirements, customization, or add-on development are needed: supports custom add-on functions and integration with other systems - Designed for companies that want to manage overseas group entities centrally under a two-tier ERP model - Formerly mcframe GA: in 2026, mcframe GA was rebranded under the cloud service brand GLASIAOUS and is now provided as GLASIAOUS+. Existing mcframe GA users continue to receive version upgrades - Built on Microsoft Azure; two major version updates per year - mcframe GA product page (JP): https://www.mcframe.com/product/ga - Details: https://www.glasiaous.com/glasiaous-plus/ ### GLASIAOUS SFA - Cloud-based sales force automation for overseas offices: customer, deal, and activity management, reports, and data export - 7-language interface, automatic translation, and currency conversion give HQ and local sales teams one shared view - Can be used standalone, without GLASIAOUS accounting/ERP, through SFA user licenses (launched July 2026): monthly subscription from JPY 2,000 for 10 users, with a 1-month free trial for up to 10 IDs - Free for existing GLASIAOUS accounting/ERP customers - Additional functions: duplicate customer checks, voice and smartphone activity input, quote and sales linkage, CSV/Excel import and export - SFA user license announcement: https://www.glasiaous.com/topics/detail/1088/ - Details: https://www.glasiaous.com/sfa/ ### GLASIAOUS OCR (standalone AI-OCR) - Standalone version of the GLASIAOUS AI-OCR feature, available since the end of September 2026; can be used without GLASIAOUS - Reads non-standard purchase documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and receipts; PDFs containing multiple invoices are split per invoice automatically - AI creates journal entry candidates (including country-specific tax categories and rates such as VAT/WHT, Thai Buddhist calendar conversion, and currency conversion); staff review and confirm - Links data to core systems such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba via CSV/Excel or API - Target users: accounting firms, BPO and bookkeeping providers; purchasing and accounting departments of companies using their own core systems; global companies with different core systems at each site - Press release (Japanese): https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000010655.html --- ## Global Compatibility - Supports compliance with tax regulations and reporting formats in major countries - Covers Japan's Electronic Bookkeeping Act (電子帳簿保存法) and Invoice System (インボイス制度) - Handles country-specific accounting standards and local statutory reporting requirements - Multi-language data entry: both Japanese and English data can be registered simultaneously - Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection — 40 supported countries and regions across Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas - Track record in 40 countries and regions with 1,900+ companies (as of the end of September 2026): - Asia: Japan, China, South Korea, India, Mongolia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Taiwan - Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Palau - Americas: United States, Mexico, Panama - Europe: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Netherlands - Middle East: Egypt, UAE - Africa: Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda - Country list: https://www.glasiaous.com/globally-compatible/ --- ## Security - Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure (world-class security, BCP/disaster recovery) - Encrypted communication (SSL/TLS) and regular third-party security audits - Service level agreement (SLA): 99.5% annual availability guaranteed - Certified under ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017 (cloud security), and ISO/IEC 27018 (protection of personal data in the cloud) international standards - SOC1 Type2 report obtained (independent third-party audit of internal controls over financial reporting, per AICPA standards) - The developer, Business Engineering Corporation (B-EN-G), is Privacy Mark certified (Japanese personal information protection standard) - Access control based on each user's job authority, with approval processes required for important operations - Single sign-on (SSO) supported (Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Google, and AD FS/SAML) - Virus checks on uploaded files - GLASIAOUS+ option: dedicated private cloud environment for companies requiring custom add-ons or system integrations with enhanced security - Security check sheet for prospective customers: companies evaluating GLASIAOUS can request its security information through Assured, a SaaS security assessment service. GLASIAOUS answers more than 100 security questions based on NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/27017, Japanese government and industry guidelines, and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information; results are updated regularly, so there is no need to wait weeks for individual check sheet responses - Security check sheet: https://www.glasiaous.com/security/checksheet/ - Details: https://www.glasiaous.com/security/ --- ## Pricing & Getting Started - Choose from five packs (Entry, Standard, Premium, Operation, and ERP) according to the scope of operations at each site - Starting price: JPY 38,000/month (excluding tax) - Package prices (monthly, excluding tax): Standard Pack from JPY 38,000; Premium Pack from JPY 45,000; Operation Pack from JPY 55,000; ERP Pack from JPY 75,000 - Fastest deployment: about 5 business days for accounting (application ~3 days, data preparation 1–2 days, initial setup 1–3 days; requirements definition not included). ERP go-live typically takes 3–4 months - Implementation flow: https://www.glasiaous.com/flow/ - Version upgrades: twice per year, managed by the developer (B-EN-G) - Free demo available; document download available on the website - Simple cost estimation tool (簡単見積診断) available on the website --- ## Usage Patterns ### Pattern 1: Outsourced Bookkeeping (Entry Pack) A Consortium-member accounting firm handles bookkeeping on behalf of the client company using GLASIAOUS. Suitable for companies with limited local accounting staff at overseas subsidiaries. ### Pattern 2: In-house Accounting (Standard / Premium Pack) The client company uses only the accounting functions of GLASIAOUS in-house, handling its own journal entries, receivables and payables, fixed assets, and monthly closing. Suitable for companies that want to bring accounting in-house and see their financial data in real time, with support from accounting firms when needed. ### Pattern 3: In-house ERP Use (Operation / ERP Pack) The client company operates GLASIAOUS directly as its core ERP system, covering sales, purchasing, and inventory as well as accounting. Suitable for companies with dedicated teams who want to manage operations and accounting in one system with full control over their data. ### Pattern 4: GLASIAOUS+ (Enterprise) A dedicated private cloud environment for large enterprise groups requiring custom development or deep system integration. Ideal for companies considering a two-tier ERP integration model across domestic and international group entities. --- ## GLASIAOUS Consortium A network of leading domestic and international accounting firms, tax advisory firms, and IT companies. Provides services that go beyond the software itself: - Bookkeeping and accounting outsourcing - Tax filing support in each country - Consulting and advisory services on international accounting - Ongoing functional enhancements reflecting the latest accounting and tax regulations in each country Consortium members can be found at: https://www.glasiaous.com/consortium/ Programs for partners and accounting firms: - Accounting firms can offer GLASIAOUS to clients as full bookkeeping, partial outsourcing, or a software license with review services; clients can keep the same firm after moving accounting in-house (https://www.glasiaous.com/accountant/) - GLASIAOUS Certified Consultant certifications (Accounting edition and ERP edition), granted by B-EN-G after an exam (https://www.glasiaous.com/training/) - GLASIAOUS Award: annual award since 2025 recognizing consortium members with outstanding results; 2026 winners announced in July 2026 (https://www.glasiaous.com/award/) --- ## Events & Webinars GLASIAOUS regularly holds webinars and seminars, mostly in Japanese, for companies with overseas subsidiaries. Sessions are co-hosted with GLASIAOUS Consortium accounting firms, law firms, and consulting firms, so they cover practical issues beyond the software itself. Regular themes: - Overseas subsidiary governance and internal control: causes of accounting fraud and how to prevent it, internal audit of overseas subsidiaries, tax risk, and key-person dependency - Country-specific tax, accounting, and regulatory updates: India (including the annual budget), ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia (e-Invoice), the Philippines, and Cambodia, the US, and regional HQ design in Singapore and Hong Kong - International tax: global minimum tax, transfer pricing, tax treaties, and foreign tax credits - AI in accounting: demonstrations of GLASIAOUS AI features and AI-OCR, and practical use of generative AI in business - Overseas ERP selection and multi-site rollout, overseas expansion and M&A, and sustainability disclosure and internal control Formats: Zoom webinars, hybrid and on-site seminars, YouTube streams by partner firms, and the annual online event GLASIAOUS Next. Some sessions are tailored to specific audiences, such as HQ finance teams or accounting firms and BPO providers. Past webinars can be watched free on demand at any time. - Upcoming events: https://www.glasiaous.com/events/ - Webinar archive: https://www.glasiaous.com/seminar_broadcast/ --- ## Target Users GLASIAOUS is designed for any organization that needs to manage accounting and operations across multiple countries, currencies, and languages — regardless of where the parent company is headquartered. - Multinational companies (including Western companies) operating subsidiaries in Asia (Thailand, India, China, ASEAN, etc.) - Cross-border companies managing entities across multiple countries and regulatory environments - Japanese companies with overseas subsidiaries or branches - Companies expanding internationally and needing a scalable, cloud-based ERP from day one - Accounting and advisory firms managing multiple international clients across different countries - Group companies seeking consolidated financial visibility across domestic and international entities - Companies migrating from on-premise accounting systems to a cloud-based solution --- ## FAQ Q: What makes GLASIAOUS different from other cloud accounting software? A: GLASIAOUS is specifically designed for international use. It combines multi-language/multi-currency support, a secure Azure cloud infrastructure, ERP coverage beyond accounting (sales/purchasing), and access to international accounting professionals through the Consortium. Q: In which countries can GLASIAOUS be used? A: It can be used anywhere with internet access. It has a track record in 40 countries and regions, including Japan, China, ASEAN nations, India, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Q: Is it secure to use a cloud-based system? A: GLASIAOUS uses Microsoft Azure, which provides world-class security including data encryption, access management, and regular security audits. It guarantees 99.5% availability under its SLA and holds a SOC1 Type2 report and ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018 certification, and the developer B-EN-G holds the Privacy Mark. Companies evaluating GLASIAOUS can also request its security check sheet information through Assured. Q: What can GLASIAOUS AI-OCR read? A: Invoices, purchase orders, and receipts in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format, including multi-language, handwritten, and non-standard documents. AI suggests account codes, tax categories, and journal entries, cutting entry time to about one-third. Q: What is the difference between GLASIAOUS and GLASIAOUS+? A: GLASIAOUS is a shared cloud service with standard functions. GLASIAOUS+ runs in a private cloud environment dedicated to one customer group, so it supports custom add-ons and integration with other systems for a two-tier ERP model. Q: What happened to mcframe GA? A: In 2026, mcframe GA was rebranded under the cloud service brand GLASIAOUS and is now provided as GLASIAOUS+. Existing mcframe GA users continue to receive version upgrades. Q: Can the AI-OCR be used without GLASIAOUS? A: Yes. GLASIAOUS OCR is a standalone AI-OCR service (since the end of September 2026) that links data to other core systems such as SAP via CSV/Excel or API. Q: Is there a sales management (SFA) tool? A: Yes. GLASIAOUS SFA manages customers, deals, and sales activities across overseas offices in 7 languages. It can be used standalone, without GLASIAOUS accounting/ERP, through SFA user licenses from JPY 2,000/month for 10 users (1-month free trial), and is free for existing GLASIAOUS accounting/ERP customers. Q: How long does it take to get started? A: The fastest deployment is about 5 business days for accounting. ERP go-live typically takes 3–4 months. Q: Is there support for Japan's Invoice System (インボイス制度) and Electronic Bookkeeping Act (電子帳簿保存法)? A: Yes. GLASIAOUS supports both, as well as tax and reporting requirements in major overseas countries. Q: How often is the system updated? A: The developer (B-EN-G) performs version upgrades twice per year as a standard practice. Q: Is GLASIAOUS only for Japanese companies? A: No. While GLASIAOUS was originally developed for Japanese companies managing overseas subsidiaries, it is fully applicable to any multinational or cross-border organization that needs multi-language, multi-currency accounting across different countries. Western companies operating in Asia (e.g., Thailand, India) and cross-border companies globally are also target users. Q: Is there a manual or user support available? A: A web-based manual is available after login. A QuickStart document set (video + manual) is also available for self-directed onboarding. The built-in ChatGPT chatbot further supports efficient setup. --- ## Links - Website (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/ - Website (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/ - Features (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/features/ - Features (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/feature/ - Global Compatibility (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/globally-compatible/ - Security (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/security/ - Security Check Sheet (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/security/checksheet/ - AI-OCR (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/ai_ocr/ - GLASIAOUS OCR press release (JP): https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000010655.html - GLASIAOUS+ (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/glasiaous-plus/ - SFA (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/sfa/ - SFA user license (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/topics/detail/1088/ - Integrations (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/topics/detail/633/ - Implementation Flow (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/flow/ - Cost Estimate (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/simulation/ - Case Studies (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/cases/ - Case Studies (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/cases/ - FAQ (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/faq/ - FAQ (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/faq/ - Consortium (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/consortium/ - Consortium (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/consortium/ - Partner List: https://www.glasiaous.com/member-list/ - For Accounting Firms (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/accountant/ - Training / Certification (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/training/ - GLASIAOUS Award (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/award/ - Topics (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/topics/ - Topics (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/topics/ - Events (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/events/ - Events (EN): https://www.glasiaous.com/en/events/ - Webinar Archive (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/seminar_broadcast/ - Document Download (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/request/ - Contact (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/contact/ - Free Demo (JP): https://www.glasiaous.com/demo-request/