BHN is a chartered accountancy firm with eight offices across Normandy and Ile-de-France, employing over 100 professionals. The firm primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors—including commerce, industry, construction, public works, agriculture, and services. BHN provides comprehensive services in accounting, management, taxation, employment, and wealth management, with a specialized agricultural department, "AGRIGECO," based in Caen. The firm guides businesses through every stage of development, from startup to transfer.
Audit professionals like BHN work in a demanding environment where regulatory compliance is paramount. Traditional processes, while necessary, are often cumbersome and time-consuming—leading to inefficient file management and reduced team productivity. Teams spend valuable time on repetitive tasks like scaling amounts and testing invoices, leaving less room for meaningful analysis. The complexity of new tools hinders their adoption, and work reviews lack consistent standards. These challenges highlighted the need for innovative solutions that could balance compliance requirements with operational speed, while enhancing team engagement in strategic work.
DataSnipper has transformed the way I review my team's work. Thanks to this, I can consult invoices and supporting documents directly linked to accounts in a single click, without having to open several files. The time this saves allows me to devote more attention to customer relations and strategic analysis.
Ever since its implementation, DataSnipper has significantly boosted efficiency in audit assignments by automating repetitive tasks—including scoping, invoice testing, and financial data reconciliation. Its seamless integration with Excel, and as result the team’s existing workflows ensures compliance with standards while reducing error risks.
The time savings are substantial, ranging from 50–70% depending on the task type. For instance, a testing or verification phase (such as cut-off) that previously required two hours can now be completed in just 15 minutes with DataSnipper.
Some usecases where DataSnipper was effectively implemented within BHN’s operations include:
This streamlining has dramatically reduced time spent on manual tasks, allowing teams to focus on high-value activities like risk analysis and client recommendations. Additionally, DataSnipper enhances document and account management, bringing greater clarity and smoothness to client interviews.
Repetitive tasks like cut-off testing now take 50–70% less time to complete.
Automation of tasks guarantees higher quality in controls and analyses, and has reduced the risk of errors.
Thanks to the reduction in administrative tasks, 30% more time can be devoted high value-added activities, such as risk analysis or customer recommendations.