With 60% of auditors’ time spent on repetitive and manual tasks, automating document processes has become essential in the consulting and auditing field. DataSnipper, an Amsterdam-based automation platform, is part of this trend, transforming auditing practices through artificial intelligence (AI). With its tools UpLink and DocuMine, the company enables auditors to focus on higher-value tasks, while reducing the risk of errors and optimizing data processing time.
Reinventing document processes
Document management is one of the main challenges for audit firms. Traditionally time-consuming and tedious, this step is often prone to human error, which can directly affect audit quality. UpLink, DataSnipper’s recent acquisition, offers an efficient solution by automating document processing via a secure cloud-based platform. Audit teams can now receive, analyze, and validate client information in real-time, free from the constraints of traditional methods.
DocuMine, another tool launched by DataSnipper, goes even further by enabling automated document validation in Microsoft Excel. This process, previously manual, is now accelerated by AI, allowing auditors to focus their efforts on strategic analysis rather than data collection.
Refocusing audits on added value
For audit firms, the challenge is significant: how to transform cumbersome document processes into opportunities for higher-value analysis and advisory work? Through automation, DataSnipper allows auditors to dedicate more time to risk assessment, anomaly detection, and strategic client support. This approach reflects a profound transformation of the auditing profession, where technology enhances productivity while improving audit quality.
According to Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper, “Introducing AI at the early stages of the audit process frees auditors from repetitive tasks, giving them the opportunity to focus on more strategic and value-added work.”
