How Ways Cabinet anticipates its clients' cash flow difficulties thanks to Okimia

An accounting firm transforms its client relationships and gains responsiveness thanks to a real-time view of cash flow.

Ways is an accounting firm that supports SMEs with their financial reporting, advisory, and audit. Faced with growing demand from their clients to better anticipate their cash flows, Richard Kponoumé, chartered accountant and co-founder, integrated Okimia to turn cash flow forecasting into a true day-to-day steering tool.

A firm committed to SMEs under pressure

Richard Kponoumé co-founded Ways, an accounting firm defined by three letters: R.C.A. for Reporting, Consulting, and Audit. Ways' mission? To support SME leaders in their financial management and growth.

The firm uses several tools to carry out its work: ACD On Demand (Cador) for accounting production, an RCA solution for internal forecasts, and now Okimia as a client-facing solution for cash flow monitoring and forecasting.

But before Okimia, Ways faced a recurring challenge: how to respond effectively to the pressing demand from clients who want to anticipate their cash flows without spending hours on it?

Clients "with their heads down" and an urgent need for visibility

"Today, clients have their heads down in the day-to-day. The idea is to provide a complement that offers a synthesis of their cash flow."

The problem was clear: SME leaders sorely lacked the time and visibility to manage their cash flow. Between daily operational management and emergencies, it was hard for them to anticipate payment commitments, foresee supplier deadlines, or identify a cash flow risk in time.

For Richard and his team, this situation created several frustrations:

A lack of anticipation: clients discovered their cash flow difficulties too late
A limited accounting relationship: exchanges were often confined to standard accounting production, without strategic support on cash flow
Legal risks: in the event of payment default, companies must declare their situation within 45 days — a short timeframe that requires continuous monitoring

Without a suitable tool, the firm couldn't offer its clients the responsiveness and closeness needed to prevent cash flow crises.

A solution that transforms the daily work of the firm and its clients

Richard discovered Okimia in response to this growing demand from his clients. The promise? A simple tool that allows SMEs to visualize and anticipate their cash flow in real time, while making collaboration with their accountant easier.

Why did Okimia win Ways over?

Interoperability and ease of use were decisive. Okimia fits naturally into the firm's ecosystem and enables automatic bank synchronization, transaction categorization, and a clear view of upcoming flows.

But what really made the difference was the immediate impact on the client relationship: Okimia enables ongoing interaction with the client and helps the firm with the daily entry of flows and the processing of invoices.

Concrete and immediate benefits

Since implementing Okimia, Richard and his team have observed several transformations:

1. Considerable time savings in accounting production
   The tool helps identify flows in real time, particularly issued checks and their nature. The result: accounting production moves faster, with fewer back-and-forths.
2. Strengthened anticipation capacity
   "Today, we're required to declare a payment default within 45 days. With Okimia, we can manage to warn, anticipate, and above all inform the client."
   Okimia allows the firm to play an early-warning role for its clients, thereby avoiding crisis situations.
3. A "favorite" feature: transaction readability
   Okimia's ergonomics make all the difference day-to-day. Each transaction line automatically displays its details in the left-hand panel, saving valuable time and instantly clarifying the nature of each flow.
4. A transformed client relationship
   Okimia has created a new channel of exchange between Ways and its clients. The tool enables more regular, richer, and more strategic interactions. The firm is no longer just an accounting provider, but a true partner in cash flow management.

A tool that has become essential for supporting SMEs

For Richard, adopting Okimia marked a real turning point. Beyond the operational gains, Okimia enabled Ways to strengthen its added value for its clients. The firm can now offer proactive support, anticipate difficulties, and build a stronger relationship of trust with business leaders.

When asked for the three words that best sum up Okimia, Richard answers without hesitation:

Interoperability: the ability to reclassify flows at any time
Responsiveness: the tool makes it possible to act quickly and inform clients in real time
Closeness: Okimia creates a tighter bond with clients and fosters regular exchanges

Today, Ways continues to integrate Okimia into its daily practice, with the ambition of democratizing proactive cash flow management across its entire client portfolio. For Richard, it's clear: Okimia is a huge asset and a real time-saver in supporting SMEs.