aiGust and BDO: turning financial data into strategic conversations

How BDO combines advisory expertise with smart technology to transform number reviews into strategic growth discussions.

Accountants today manage unprecedented volumes of financial data. Yet this abundance doesn't automatically translate into clarity for business owners, as the biggest challenge is making that information actionable. 

At BDO, the focus has always been on enabling better business decisions. That's where the partnership with aiGust comes in: an advisory platform designed to bridge the gap between raw financial data and strategic insight. 
 

From data collection to advisory conversations 

The traditional approach to client meetings often involves significant preparation time: exporting data, building dashboards, and compiling reports. aiGust automates this process by centralising financial information, enriching it with sector-specific benchmarks, and generating structured conversation flows. 

The result is a fundamental shift in how advisory meetings unfold. Rather than walking through historical figures, discussions can focus on what those figures mean for strategic decision-making. 

Context through benchmarking

One of aiGust's key differentiators is its benchmarking capability. Financial metrics gain meaning when compared against industry peers. Profit margins, cash positions and balance sheet structures become reference points for growth opportunities rather than isolated data points. 

This comparative analysis opens up more sophisticated advisory conversations. Where does the business stand relative to competitors? Which operational areas show potential for improvement? What industry trends should inform future strategy? 

aiGust helps shape BDO's identity as a trusted advisor. It enables conversations where clients don't just see numbers, but understand precisely what those numbers mean for their business decisions. 

Beyond historical analysis, BDO is currently exploring aiGust's AI-driven forecasting module. 
This capability is designed to simulate scenarios and show potential outcomes of strategic decisions during client meetings. Investment plans, staffing decisions or expansion strategies could be modelled with immediate financial projections. 

Once fully implemented, this will transform planning from abstract discussion into concrete financial modelling, allowing business owners to explore different scenarios and see projected outcomes. 

For BDO, this partnership with aiGust reinforces the firm's commitment to combining deep advisory expertise with forward-thinking technology to deliver richer, more strategic value in every client conversation. 

Want to explore how this approach could work for your business? 

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