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Localisation

One of the great features of TurboCASH is that it is completely flexible and can be adapted to different languages and regional settings.
Even the USA is effectively 50 different tax regimes, so the ability to adapt to different tax rules and regulations is crucial for an accounting software. TurboCASH's flexibility allows it to be used in a wide range of countries and regions, making it a popular choice for accountants around the world.

You can get the latest available sets of books from inside TurboCASH 5-3

New updates include:

Localisation feature

Localisation feature

Translators Danie van Zyl heads our localisation project and collaborates with those wanting to implement localisations. Reach him through his Github page

Github

Languages

updating and maintaining new languages and localisation is core to our project

  • USA English
  • Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified
  • Arabic/li>
  • Spanish, Polish, Lithuanian
  • Afrikaans
    • To get the latest languages, download languages.zip and unzip to the \bin\languages directory in TurboCASH

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    A word from our sponsors

    Since changes from Asscii to Unicode, these new languages only work with TurboCASH 5-3 and later. If you are going to go to the effort to implement these tools, you will need $6 a month TurboCASH Business Class subscription

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    Legacy System Architecture Constraints

    Legacy Sets of Books & Non-Compliant Standards

    All templates designated as LEGACY below share architectural properties dating back to TurboCASH 3. They have not yet been migrated to the modernized schema and are restricted by the following legacy parameters:

    English Language Legacy Group

    Legacy Sets of Books

    The table below isolates every template from the repository text that still carries the legacy property profile, organized by region and language file mapping for easier cleanup tracking.

    Repository Folder / ID Default Company Info - Titlebar Assigned Language File Non-Compliant Accounting Standard Key Observations / Action Notes
    EN-AUSTRALIA Enter the name of your business Australia AASB / IFRS Flat account structure; folder hierarchy requires an upgrade to support modern Australian Accounting Standards Board requirements.
    EN-BANGLADESH Enter the name of your business en-Bangladesh BAS / BFRS Flat structure template; lacks the capacity for detailed Bangladesh Financial Reporting Standards naming conventions.
    EN-BARBADOS Enter the name of your business en-Barbados IFRS for SMEs Default book year initialization: 2023. Field limits restrict detailed disclosures required by Barbados standards.
    EN-BELIZE Enter the name of your business en-Belize IFRS for SMEs Default book year initialization: 2023. Truncates account labels mandated by national guidelines.
    EN-BOTSWANA Enter the name of your business en-Botswana BIFRS Standard legacy field limitations; non-compliant with modern Botswana IFRS rules.
    EN-CAMEROON Enter the name of your business Cameroon OHADA Flat layout framework; completely violates the strict 3-digit main account text structures required by OHADA.
    EN-IRELAND Enter the name of your business en-Ireland FRS 102 / IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; text fields are too short for Irish/UK GAAP legal disclosures.
    EN-ISLEOFMAN Enter the name of your business en-Isle-of-Man UK GAAP / IFRS Legacy dependency profile; fails to meet extended string parameters for Crown Dependency auditing.
    EN-LESOTHO Enter the name of your business en-Lesotho IFRS for SMEs Standard legacy restrictions apply; inadequate space for localized statutory frameworks.
    EN-MALAWI Enter the name of your business en-Malawi MSE GAAP / IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; descriptions fail to meet modern Malawi reporting frameworks.
    EN-MALTA Enter the name of your business en-Malta GAPSME / IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; non-compliant with Malta's Accountancy Profession Regulations.
    EN-MAURITIUS Enter the name of your business en-Mauritius IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; description boundaries truncate modern IFRS reporting classifications.
    EN-NAMIBIA Enter the name of your business en-Namibia NACGA / IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; fails to support the extended descriptions required by Namibian audit standards.
    EN-NEWZEALAND Enter the name of your business en-New-Zealand NZ IFRS / NZ GAAP Oceania local template; structural update required to meet New Zealand External Reporting Board (XRB) definitions.
    EN-RWANDA Enter the name of your business en-Rwanda IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; restricted structures fail local statutory compliance guidelines.
    EN-SOUTHAFRICA Enter the name of your business en-South-Africa SA GAAP / IFRS Legacy template; text limits conflict with modern Companies Act mandates. For fresh deployments, use the new 4-EN-SOUTH-AFRICA series.
    EN-TANZANIA Enter the name of your business en-Tanzania TFRS / IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; fails to support Tanzania Financial Reporting Standards account titles.
    EN-TONGA Enter the name of your business en-Tonga IFRS for SMEs Standard legacy restrictions apply; local enterprise tracking parameters are heavily constrained.
    EN-TRINIDADTOBAGO Enter the name of your business en-Trinidad IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; description parameters violate modern Caribbean auditing specs.
    EN-UGANDA Enter the name of your business en-Uganda IFRS for SMEs Standard legacy restrictions apply; fields are too narrow for official Ugandan National Accounting Standards.
    EN-UK — en-UK UK GAAP / FRS 102 Core legacy template; lacks the mandatory post-Brexit UK VAT structural data profiles.
    EN-ZAMBIA Enter the name of your business en-Zambia ZFRS / IFRS Standard legacy restrictions apply; truncates long ledger account descriptions required locally.
    EN-ZIMBABWE Enter the name of your business en-Zimbabwe IFRS / ZAS Standard legacy restrictions apply; fails to provide adequate space for complex multi-currency/inflation-adjusted account indexing.
    ISLAND-BASIS Enter the name of your business en-UK UK GAAP Flagged specifically with restricted legacy database field limits that break international compliance.

    Questions

    How do I access localisation sets in TurboCASH?

    You can get the latest available sets of books directly from inside TurboCASH 5-3. Open the application and navigate to the create a set of books feature to select from available localisations for your country or region.

    Which languages are currently supported?

    TurboCASH supports multiple languages including USA English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Arabic, numerous European languages, and Afrikaans. Each localisation includes country-specific tax rules and chart of accounts.

    What version of TurboCASH do I need for localisation support?

    You need TurboCASH 5-3 or later to use the new localisations with full Unicode support. A TurboCASH Business Class subscription ($6/month) is recommended for implementing these international tools and features.