Understanding a Subsidiary Account
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A subsidiary account in RBA Online refers to an account that operates under a parent company’s profile. Subsidiary accounts allow organizations with multiple legal entities or business units to manage compliance activities, assessments, and reporting independently while maintaining visibility and control at the corporate level.
Benefits
- Centralized Oversight: Parent companies can monitor all subsidiaries from a single dashboard.
 - Independent Management: Each subsidiary can manage its own assessments, SAQs, and data without interfering with others.
 - Streamlined Reporting: Facilitates consolidated reporting for corporate sustainability and compliance programs.
 - Flexibility: Supports global organizations with diverse operational structures.
 
Accessing a Subsidiary Account in RBA Online
Follow these steps to switch to a subsidiary account:
Log in to RBA Online: Use your credentials to access the platform.
Navigate to Subsidiaries: From the main menu, select Company > Subsidiaries.

Review Available Subsidiaries: A list of subsidiaries linked to your parent account will appear.
Switch to the Desired Subsidiary:
- Locate the subsidiary you want to access.
 - Click Options next to the subsidiary name.
 - Select Switch to from the dropdown menu.
 

Once switched, you will operate within the subsidiary’s environment and can manage its specific compliance activities.
Additional Notes
- Ensure you have the appropriate user permissions to switch accounts.
 - If you do not see the subsidiary list, contact your RBA Online administrator for access.
 - For technical assistance, email helpdesk@responsiblebusiness.org.