How quickly can my firm be live with IdentityCheck?

Most firms are live the same day they sign up. There are no setup fees, no IT projects, and no lock-in contracts. IdentityCheck connects to your existing practice software in minutes, and your first client can complete their AML onboarding the same day.

What does IdentityCheck cover for AUSTRAC Tranche 2 compliance?

IdentityCheck covers the complete Tranche 2 AML workflow: client intake and compliance questionnaire, biometric ID verification (document + passive liveness, 240+ countries), automated AML screening (sanctions across 70+ lists updated every 30 minutes, PEP from 3,000+ sources, adverse media from 15,000 sites in real time), prompted risk assessment, ongoing monitoring with daily re-screening, dual record-keeping (AML status written to your PMS; full data, ID images, and audit reports held in a secure vault for 7 years), AML policy documentation, and staff ID verification and screening.

ChangeGPS Alternative

ChangeGPS Covers Advisory Templates.
IdentityCheck Covers Your Full AML Workflow.

Q: What is the difference between IdentityCheck and ChangeGPS?

ChangeGPS is a practice advisory platform covering tax planning templates, engagement letters, pricing tools, and advisory resources. It does not include AML compliance features — no biometric ID verification, no AML screening, no risk assessment, and no AUSTRAC-compliant record-keeping. IdentityCheck is a purpose-built AML compliance platform that handles the entire Tranche 2 workflow: client intake, biometric ID verification, automated sanctions/PEP/adverse media screening, prompted risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and 7-year dual record-keeping — all triggered from inside your practice management software.

Q: Does ChangeGPS have an AML or Tranche 2 compliance module?

Based on publicly available information, ChangeGPS does not have a dedicated AML compliance module. Their product suite covers tax planning, advisory templates, engagement letters, and estate planning — but does not include biometric identity verification, automated AML screening (sanctions, PEP, adverse media), risk assessment workflows, or AUSTRAC-compliant 7-year record retention. Firms using ChangeGPS will need a separate solution to meet their Tranche 2 obligations from 1 July 2026.

Q: Can I use ChangeGPS and IdentityCheck together?

Yes — they serve different purposes and complement each other well. ChangeGPS handles your advisory and compliance templating workflows; IdentityCheck handles your AML/KYC compliance obligations. IdentityCheck integrates directly with Xero Practice Manager, Karbon, HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio, and 100+ other platforms, so your AML workflow can be triggered from whichever practice software your firm already uses.

Q: Does IdentityCheck integrate with Xero Practice Manager and Karbon?

Yes. IdentityCheck integrates natively with Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Karbon, HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio, and over 100 other platforms. AML status, risk scores, review dates, and links to reports are written directly back into the client record in your practice management software — no manual copy-pasting.

Great accounting practices use ChangeGPS for advisory systems — and IdentityCheck for AUSTRAC Tranche 2 AML compliance. Here's why they're not the same thing, and why you need both.

Full Tranche 2 AML workflow — client intake to 7-year record retention
Biometric ID verification + automated AML screening built in
Triggered from inside XPM, Karbon, HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio & 100+ platforms
AML status and risk scores written directly back to your client record
No setup fees. No lock-in. Live the same day.

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60→5 min Onboarding time saved

5–10× Typical ROI

560 hrs Admin saved per year

100+ Platforms supported

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Full AML workflow inside Xero, Karbon & HubSpot

ChangeGPS is genuinely excellent — for advisory practice systems.

ChangeGPS (now part of The Access Group) has built a respected suite of tools for Australian accounting firms: tax planning templates, compliance advisory workpapers, client engagement letters, trust distribution workflows, pricing tools, and estate planning resources. Thousands of practices use it to systematise and scale their advisory work.

For that use case, it delivers real value. But ChangeGPS was not built for AML compliance — and from 1 July 2026, that gap matters.

⚠ The Tranche 2 gap in ChangeGPS

ChangeGPS has no AML module. There is no biometric identity verification, no automated sanctions or PEP screening, no risk assessment workflow, and no AUSTRAC-compliant 7-year record vault. Accounting firms that rely solely on ChangeGPS to manage client onboarding will not be able to meet their obligations under AUSTRAC Tranche 2 (effective 1 July 2026) without adding a dedicated AML solution.

IdentityCheck vs ChangeGPS — side by side

Two different tools doing two different jobs. Here's how the platforms compare on AML and client onboarding capabilities.

Feature / Capability	IdentityCheck Full AML workflow	ChangeGPS Practice advisory platform
Primary purpose	AUSTRAC-compliant AML/KYC compliance for accounting firms	Tax planning, advisory templates & engagement tools
Client intake & compliance questionnaire	✓ Automated — sent to client, completed digitally	Client onboarding templates only — not AML-specific
Biometric ID verification (document + liveness)	✓ 240+ countries, under 1 minute	✘ Not available
Automated AML screening (sanctions, PEP, adverse media)	✓ Real-time, 70+ sanctions lists, 3,000+ PEP sources	✘ Not available
Prompted risk assessment	✓ Completed inside client record, staff notified	✘ Not available
Ongoing monitoring / daily re-screening	✓ Daily re-screening with alerts	✘ Not available
7-year AUSTRAC-compliant record retention	✓ Dual record-keeping (PMS + secure vault)	✘ Not available
AML status written to practice management software	✓ XPM, Karbon, HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio & 100+	XPM, Handisoft, APS, CAS360 — no Karbon, HubSpot or FYI
Staff ID verification & screening (KYE)	✓ Included	✘ Not available
AML policy documentation	✓ Included	✘ Not available
Tax planning & advisory templates	✘ Not IdentityCheck's purpose	✓ Core product strength
Engagement letters & pricing tools	✘ Not IdentityCheck's purpose	✓ Core product strength
Pricing model	Transparent per-firm pricing, no lock-in, live same day	Annual subscription from ~$510–$920+/month, annual commitment required

ChangeGPS capabilities confirmed from publicly available product information. IdentityCheck AML capabilities confirmed from product documentation.

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The complete AML workflow — all 7 steps, all inside your practice software

IdentityCheck automates the entire client AML journey — from first trigger to 7-year record retention — without leaving your practice management software.

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One-click trigger from practice software Works inside XPM, Karbon, HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio, and 100+ platforms. No switching tabs.
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Branded email or SMS to client Sent with your firm's logo. Auto-reminder after 3 days if no response.
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Client intake & compliance questions Name, DOB, citizenship, source of funds, entity type, consent — auto-redirects to ID check on completion.
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Biometric ID check Document verification + passive liveness. Covers 240+ countries. Completed by client in under 1 minute on their phone.
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Automated AML screening OCR auto-extracts client details. Real-time screening: sanctions across 70+ lists (updated every 30 min), PEP from 3,000+ sources (daily), adverse media from 15,000 sites (real-time).
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Prompted risk assessment Staff notified to complete inside the client record. Covers services, delivery model, complexity, risk factors, and monitoring frequency. Secured with 4-digit PIN.
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Dual record-keeping PMS receives: AML status, risk score, completed date/by, next review date, link to report, TFN. Secure vault holds: full personal data, ID images (45 days), screening results, risk assessment, audit reports — retained for 7 years, TFN redacted.

See the client experience for yourself

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Individual verification

Intake questionnaire + biometric ID check for an individual client.

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Multi-entity verification

Company / trust / partnership onboarding with UBO mapping and entity verification.

Everything included in IdentityCheck

One platform. Every step of the Tranche 2 AML workflow, covered.

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Client Intake & Compliance Questions

Automated digital questionnaire — consent, source of funds, entity type and more.

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Biometric Identity Verification

Document + passive liveness check. 240+ countries. Under 1 minute on any device.

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Automated AML Screening

Real-time sanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks — no manual searching required.

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Prompted Risk Assessment

Staff-guided risk rating completed inside the client record, secured with PIN.

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Ongoing Monitoring

Daily re-screening against sanctions and PEP lists. Alerts when client status changes.

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Dual Record-Keeping

TFN and AML status in your PMS; full data, ID images, and audit reports in the 7-year secure vault.

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AML Policy Documentation

Pre-built, AUSTRAC-aligned AML/CTF policy documentation for your firm.

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Broader AML Training

Access to AML training resources via our partner network to support staff obligations.

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Staff ID Verification & Screening

Verify and screen your own staff to meet employee due diligence (KYE) obligations.

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KYB / UBO Reporting

Entity verification, beneficial ownership mapping, and company structure documentation.

AUSTRAC Tranche 2 — what IdentityCheck covers

Every obligation in the Tranche 2 workflow, handled in one platform:

Client intake & consent Biometric ID verification Sanctions & PEP screening Risk assessment Ongoing monitoring 7-year record retention AML policy documentation Staff KYE screening

What accounting firms say about IdentityCheck

"Onboarding dropped from 1 hour to under 5 minutes."

Angela Munoz — Guardian Tax Solutions

"We estimate at least a 5–10x ROI."

Kristy Douglas — Client Services Manager, Wardle Partners

"It's been a well-oiled machine — we love it."

Renee Atkinson — Practice Manager, Maddens Partners

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between IdentityCheck and ChangeGPS?

ChangeGPS is a practice advisory platform — excellent for tax planning templates, engagement letters, and advisory tools. It does not have an AML compliance module. IdentityCheck is purpose-built for AUSTRAC AML compliance: biometric ID verification, automated sanctions and PEP screening, prompted risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and 7-year dual record-keeping — all triggered from inside your practice software. They solve different problems and are best used together.

Does ChangeGPS have an AML or Tranche 2 compliance module?

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026, ChangeGPS does not offer AML-specific features — no biometric ID verification, no automated AML screening, no risk assessment workflow, and no AUSTRAC-compliant record retention. Firms using ChangeGPS will need a separate AML solution to meet their Tranche 2 obligations from 1 July 2026.

Can I use ChangeGPS and IdentityCheck together?

Yes — they are complementary. ChangeGPS handles your practice advisory and compliance templating; IdentityCheck handles your AML/KYC obligations. IdentityCheck integrates with XPM, Karbon, HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio, and 100+ other platforms, so the AML workflow fits into whichever practice software your firm already uses.

Does IdentityCheck integrate with Xero Practice Manager and Karbon?

Yes. IdentityCheck integrates natively with both XPM and Karbon, as well as HubSpot, FYI, Ignition, Clio, and 100+ other platforms. AML status, risk scores, review dates, and links to audit reports are written directly back to the client record in your practice management software — no manual data entry.

How quickly can my firm go live with IdentityCheck?

Most firms are live the same day. There are no setup fees, no IT projects, and no annual lock-in contracts. IdentityCheck connects to your practice software in minutes, and your first client can complete their AML onboarding that same day.

What does IdentityCheck cover for AUSTRAC Tranche 2?

IdentityCheck covers the complete Tranche 2 AML workflow: client intake and compliance questionnaire, biometric ID verification (240+ countries), automated AML screening (70+ sanctions lists, 3,000+ PEP sources, 15,000 adverse media sites), prompted risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, dual record-keeping (AML status in your PMS; full data and audit reports in secure vault for 7 years), AML policy documentation, and staff ID verification and screening.

ChangeGPS handles your advisory. IdentityCheck handles your AML. No setup fees. No lock-in. Live the same day. Built for Australian accounting firms.