1 Getting Started with D2A Direct to APRA (D2A). Collecting Data on Intermediated Business with APRA - Getting Started with D2A 2 Completing Form 701.

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Getting Started with D2A

Direct to APRA (D2A)

Collecting Data on Intermediated Business with APRA - Getting Started with D2A

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Completing Form 701

Getting started

with D2A

Two modules are being provided to assist the getting started process.

This is

the

seco

nd

module

What is D2A

• A flexible, secure and user-friendly electronic data submission system.

• Provided free of charge by APRA.

• Enables you to complete, validate and submit Form 701 securely to APRA in an encrypted form using a direct internet connection.

• Data can be manually entered or imported directly into D2A from your own information systems.

• Previously submitted data can be retrieved, reviewed and re-submitted.

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This module covers

• Installation of the D2A software

• Setting up the D2A software

• Organising a security certificate

• Submitting Form 701

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PLEASE NOTE

This module contains links to the APRA website. To return to this presentation:

AltTab

& then pressHold to toggle between each open window

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The following on-line demonstration will show the steps required to successfully install D2A.

http://www.apra.gov.au/Statistics/D2A/upload/june10install.swf

Remember at the end of the demonstration to press ALT + TAB to return to this window.

Watch the installation demonstration

Install D2A

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http://www.apra.gov.au/Statistics/D2A/Install_v41.cfm

Click on this link to open the D2A

installation web page

Click on this link to start the D2A

installation process

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Authentication

Access to the forms within D2A requires 2 further steps:

•Submission of a challenge letter

•Electronic request via D2A

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Submitting a challenge letter

Must be printed on YOUR companies letterhead

A separate letter for each person submitting data

Needs to be signed by an authorised person (not the person

submitting data!)

Download the

template from our website

at:

http://www.apra.gov.au/statistics/Lodging-Returns-GI-Intermediaries.cfm

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Electronic request via D2A

Security Generate Security Key

Your challenge phrase – MUST match details shown

on the challenge letter

Your email address – MUST match details shown

on the challenge letter

Note: After installing D2A, before generating a security key, you MUST change your password.Then, submit your electronic request as below:

A short name for the Security Key

Your password, as changed from the default

Note: More help on D2A is available via the D2A Help Guide located on the APRA website at: http://www.apra.gov.au/Statistics/D2A/Home.cfm

Complete the Form

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http://www.apra.gov.au/statistics/Lodging-Returns-GI-Intermediaries.cfm

Complete the form Validate the data Submit to APRA

Instructions on how to complete the form can be found on the APRA website

Form submission process

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1. Open return

2. Enter or import data

3. validate return

4. Any errors

displayed

5. Mandatory

errors

5. Confirmation

errors

7. Submit to APRA

Yes No

Yes

Revise data

No

Explain and confirm

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Setup

• Opening screen after authentication and download of licensee specific forms.

• You may need to liaise with your software supplier to determine any enhancements that they have completed in regards to Form 701.

• You will need to refresh your forms each time you intend to lodge a new return to ensure you are using the latest version.

Functions in D2A

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• You can use the menu at the top or the short cut buttons

Note: not all functions will apply to Form 701

• Double click desktop icon to open D2A or open from directory

Open the Form for the current period

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ORClick this button

File New

Click to open the listCurrent period forms are available 8 weeks prior to submission due date

Find the form in the list

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Click new with period

selected

Select the period of return

Click refresh for latest version of

form

Select the return name

Check the pre-filled details

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End date of reporting period

i.e. 30 Jun

or 31 Dec

Name of AFSL

ABN of AFSL

AFSL number

No data to report – A NIL return is required!

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Click in this box for a NIL return

Complete Table 1

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Enter the premium in the correct column

& row

If the total of row C is not 0 then table 2 must be completed

D2A will calculate the total of the rows and columns when form is validated

Save, Validate and submit

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Save your input, you can come back to it later or go onto validate the

data

Validate the data

Submit and send to APRA

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After any validation errors have been fixed

submit the data

Enter your D2A password (**** will be

displayed)

Where to get more information

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http://www.apra.gov.au/statistics/Lodging-Returns-GI-Intermediaries.cfm

From this web page you can click on the links to:

where to direct further queries

the Legislation

form instructions,frequently asked

questions and training

D2A Help including the full user guide

and training