Help Resources

User Guides on the BizFin^x Preparation Tool

Version 3.4 – Prepare XBRL file based on revised requirements (mandatory from 1 May 2021)

• Quick Guide for BizFin^x Preparation Tool v3(PDF, 2.01MB) ^{(Last updated in September 2022)}

The Quick Guide contains useful information to allow users to quickly begin using the preparation tool.

User Guides on the BizFin^x Multi Upload Tool

• User Guide for BizFin^x Multi Upload Tool (PDF, 706KB) ^{(Last updated in September 2022)}

Troubleshooting Common Issues When Using BizFin^x Tools

• Technical Issues and Solutions 

This guide contains steps which preparers may take to resolve technical issues faced in using the preparation tool.

• Common Questions

A list of common questions when using preparation tool.

• Technical Support Form (DOCX, 44KB)

This form is to gather feedback on technical issues encountered using the BizFin^x Preparation Tool / Multi Upload Tool.

Guides on Preparing Financial Statements Highlights

Version 2.9 – Prepare XBRL file based on requirements before 1 May 2021

• Guide to Financial Statements Highlights (PDF, 736KB)
• Appendix A to Financial Statements Highlights (Excel, 48KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

• FAQs on XBRL requirements, ACRA Taxonomy, BizFin^x tools and BizFin^x portal (PDF, 1.11MB) ^{(Last updated in October 2021)}

Guides on XBRL Filing Requirements and ACRA Taxonomy

Revised requirements (mandatory from 1 May 2021) 

• ACRA Taxonomy 2022 v1.0 (Excel, 159KB) ^{(Last updated in October 2022)}

Provides a listing of taxonomy elements within the entry points within ACRA Taxonomy 2022 and the associated references for each element.

• List of Guidance Notes (Excel, 46KB) ^{(Last updated in May 2020)}
• List of Validation/Business Rules (Excel, 42KB) ^{(Last updated in October 2022)}

Requirements before 1 May 2021

• Guide for Preparers on XBRL Filing Requirements (PDF, 691KB)
• Appendix A – ACRA Taxonomy 2016 (Excel, 2.12MB)

Contains the ACRA Taxonomy 2016 and minimum requirement list to help preparers better understand how to submit information for the various concepts

• Appendix B – List of Validation/Business Rules (Excel, 42KB)
• Appendix C - List of Synonyms (Excel, 414KB)

A list of suggested synonyms for the concepts within the taxonomy to facilitate preparers in mapping items in the financial statements with the taxonomy concepts

Seminar Materials From BizFin^x Training Seminars

Requirements before 1 May 2021

• Seminar Outline (PDF,48KB)
• Recap of Revised Filing Requirements (PDF,2.37MB)
• Second Year Preparation of XBRL Financial Statements (PDF,652 KB)
• Validation of XBRL files and Help Resources (PDF, 0.98MB)
• Recap of Key Points (PDF,68.5KB)

• Extract Sample of Financial Statements (Word, 87.8KB)
  

Video Recordings of BizFin^x Training Seminars

Requirements before 1 May 2021

• Revised Filing Requirements and the BizFin^x Filing System
• Quick Guide to BizFin^x Preparation Tool
• Live Demonstration Of Key Functions And Features Of BizFin^x Preparation Tool

Training Courses on Using BizFin^x Preparation Tool

If you are keen to equip yourself with working knowledge and hands-on training on the preparation tool, you can register for training courses with the following providers. Contact them directly or refer to their website to check for available dates and other details.