DNF Belgium is buzzing with ambition and helps entrepreneurs advance with smart, future-oriented solutions in the field of accountancy, tax & legal, and finance. They go far beyond traditional accounting by combining digital tools with hands-on advice that truly makes a difference. Whether you are a startup or a rapidly growing business, at DNF Belgium you have a dedicated partner who thinks along with you, provides direction, and contributes to your success. We spoke with Koen, Managing Partner, about his vision on advisory services and how Bizzcontrol helps him and his colleagues to better support entrepreneurs.
What is your vision on providing consultancy?
Koen begins enthusiastically: “For us, advisory services go far beyond mere compliance. We really want to stand alongside the entrepreneur. We assist with acquisitions, sales processes, or preparing a business for sale. Together, we analyze the figures, optimize the structure, and ensure that the EBITDA is presented as strong as possible – with an eye on the future.”
“We are also ready for tax issues, providing customized management reporting. But it goes beyond just the figures. We regularly sit down with clients for in-depth conversations. Those moments are crucial for us. We make an impact, build trust, and guide the entrepreneur and their family from a long-term perspective,” says Koen.
I personally find it wonderful how clearly you can visualize your financial insights and make them open for discussion. Where is the money? Where is the cash flowing to? Such analyses not only make the conversations with clients more concrete but also much more valuable.
Koen Depestel
Managing Partner
How does Bizzcontrol influence your approach to providing advice?
"Thanks to Bizzcontrol, we dive deeper into the numbers," Koen says with conviction. “We can spot deviations at a glance compared to the previous year. We also use the cash flow statements intensively: they immediately provide a clear and visual overview that we can easily explain to our clients.”
“Personally, I find it amazing how clearly you can visualize financial insights and make them discussable,” says Koen. “Where is the money? Where is the cash flowing to? Such analyses make conversations with clients not only more concrete but also much more valuable. Thanks to the business intelligence modules, we can take it a step further and perform in-depth analyses that truly make a difference,” concludes Koen.
What is the greatest advantage of Bizzcontrol for you?
“The greatest asset of Bizzcontrol? Undoubtedly the impact during our annual discussions,” says Koen enthusiastically. “We start with a clear forecast based on the past year, and together with the client, we delve deeper into it immediately. We translate their input and expectations into concrete actions, enabling us to work purposefully on a strategy, for instance, for advance payments. And the great thing is: thanks to Bizzcontrol, we can also easily adjust that strategy throughout the year,” Koen states.
How do you experience working with Bizzcontrol in practice? Is it a tool that seamlessly fits into your operations?
“Bizzcontrol aligns seamlessly with our operations,” explains Koen. “While other software tools often require days of training, we were able to get started immediately. The platform is intuitive, visually strong, and logically built. Thanks to the clear onboarding, courtesy of our Customer Success Manager, Oceane, we quickly got into the rhythm and could actually start applying it.”
“One of the major advantages is undoubtedly the integration with AdminPulse,” Koen continues. “Thanks to this integration, we can directly send reports and annual forecasts to our CRM system, and share them easily with clients from there, without extra manual work. The integrations with various accounting packages also run smoothly: files are literally set up in just a few clicks.”
The cockpit is another powerful feature. At a glance, you get an overview of all files within the office, including the most important deviations. Thanks to the business intelligence modules, we are also transitioning to a much more dynamic way of working, with figures that come to life and insights that we can deploy at any moment in client discussions.”
How do you envision the future use of Bizzcontrol within the office?
"From day one, we have deployed Bizzcontrol extensively within the team," says Koen. "With a team of about 50 people, we find it important that everyone can easily report and create forecasts. This aligns perfectly with how we, as an office, view consulting." "In addition, we focus heavily on our senior profiles, whom we specifically train in the use of business intelligence modules. They can utilize deeper analyses perfectly during client meetings, which really elevates the conversations to a higher level." We start by sending out quarterly reports: clear, visual one-pagers about the results, combined with insights into cash flow. This brings the numbers to life for our clients in a way that not only resonates but also prompts action," concludes Koen enthusiastically.
Finally, would you recommend Bizzcontrol to fellow accountants?
“Without a doubt,” says Koen. “But it depends on how you operate as a firm. If you fully focus on advisory services and want to be more than just compliance, then Bizzcontrol really is a no-brainer. Especially for the digital office, it is the logical next step.”
“With Bizzcontrol, you truly involve your client in the story behind the numbers. You effortlessly zoom in on the details, translate complex insights such as cash flow into clear narratives, and make well-founded forecasts that you also share smoothly. It’s all about impact, about making a difference. Do you want to deliver maximum value as a firm? Then Bizzcontrol is the tool you need!”
Thank you, Koen, for sharing the story of DNF Belgium! It is inspiring to see how you make a real difference for entrepreneurs with vision, determination, and smart tools like Bizzcontrol. Your approach proves that digital innovation and personal advice go hand in hand. Thank you for the open conversation, the sharp insights, and your trust – it is a pleasure to work with such a progressive partner!
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