RICO
Financial processes made simple:
automated, comprehensible and reliable.
RICO is the business intelligence solution for DATEV users
It makes company figures comprehensible and supports financial accounting, purchasing, sales and management in making more sustainable and faster decisions.
As a digital company cockpit, RICO visualizes your accounting data in a clear, structured and intuitive way. Interactive dashboards show you the development of your company in real time – from reports and bookings to relevant key figures, such as liquidity trends. Risks, trends and anomalies become visible at an early stage so that you can act proactively and manage your company with confidence.
RICO stands for Run, Investigate, COntroland thus for greater transparency, efficiency and future security.
The solution was developed by practitioners for practitioners: together with tax and finance experts, specifically for the requirements of SMEs. Not a generic BI tool, but a practice-oriented system that maps controlling and reporting as they actually function in everyday life.
RUN
Steps to clarity
RICO is the first step towards data-based insights: Your accounting data is automatically recorded, integrated and prepared for analysis.
INVESTIGATE
Intuitive analyses and designs
RICO makes complex financial data tangible: With interactive dashboards and clearly structured reports, RICO presents key figures in an understandable way – even for non-financial experts.
CONTROL
Transparency for decisions
RICO identifies critical developments at an early stage and gives you a complete overview. Stay in control of your financial data and make informed decisions.
RICO for your DATEV data
RICO uses a direct Datev interface to transform your accounting data into comprehensible information. In addition to the central key figures, you also receive a comprehensive overview of:
Business dashboard
Keep an eye on all important key figures: Turnover, costs, gross profit and earnings, directly from your DATEV data. The interactive dashboard in the style of Microsoft Power BI provides all insights on one page, including an automatic comparison with the previous year, so that you can make informed decisions more quickly.
BWA evaluation
Analyze key business figures effortlessly thanks to the interactive and comprehensible preparation of complex BWA structures. Year-on-year comparisons, variance analyses and drill-downs down to document level enable maximum transparency and well-founded decisions at the touch of a button.
Total cost analysis
Keep an eye on your cost structure at all times: The total cost analysis clearly visualizes all cost types, shows deviations from the previous year and allows detailed insights down to individual postings. Ideal for cost control, identifying potential savings and targeted management of your company.
Customer data analyses
Understand your customers' payment behavior at a glance. With intuitive diagrams, clear KPIs and flexible filters from your DATEV data, you can make the right decisions faster and strengthen your business relationships
Supplier data analyses
Keep an eye on your suppliers and recognize potential savings immediately. Transparent analyses from your DATEV data show deviations, developments and optimization opportunities.
Advantages of RICO for companies
Visualization and analysis of your own data
Overview of your finances:
All important key figures at a glance - comprehensible and interactive.
Early recognition of opportunities and risks:
Analyze critical developments in real time.
Better control & planning:
Clear basis for decision-making thanks to data-based analyses.
Real-time data access:
Up-to-date financial information available at all times.
Advantages of RICO for tax consultants
Efficient management of your clients’ data
Efficient client support:
All financial data structured centrally and clearly.
Optimized work process:
Clear evaluations and clear visualizations for proactive consulting.
Fewer queries, more transparency:
Your clients understand their figures at a glance.
Real-time data access:
Up-to-date financial information available at all times.
RICO models & functions
Choose the right model for your organization:
RICO models at a glance
Base
Pro
Premium
Alternatively
In the perspicuum infrastructure (Deutsche Telekom)
Alternatively
In the perspicuum infrastructure (Deutsche Telekom)
Alternatively
In the perspicuum infrastructure (Deutsche Telekom)
* A total of up to 3 DATEV companies or clients within the SQL Express capacity of 10 GB in terms of data volume and number of mapped annual periods.
All business intelligence features especially for DATEV users
Available dashboards
Base
Pro
Premium
Extended modules & availability by model
These extended modules will be available in stages from 2026.
Extended modules
Base
Pro
Premium
Prices & Conditions
Prices
Base
Pro
Premium
Term
All models have a minimum term of 12 months and can be extended flexibly.
Individual requirements?
For more complex projects, group structures or special modules, we are happy to develop a customized offer.
Contact us for:
Frequently asked questions about RICO:
What is RICO and who is it suitable for?
RICO is a business intelligence solution that is deliberately kept lean and attractively priced in a subscription model, making it much more accessible than traditional BI systems.
The software was developed together with financial experts to provide medium-sized companies and tax firms with uncomplicated access to professional data analysis and modern corporate management in a Power BI look and feel. The tool is ready to use immediately and does not require extensive training.
RICO combines seamless DATEV integration with preconfigured reports and practice-oriented evaluations of liquidity, profitability and company development. This gives you the same transparency as with comprehensive BI solutions, but with considerably less effort, quick implementation and a fair, clear subscription model.
What functions does RICO currently offer?
Available immediately:
- BWA evaluations with drill-down (P&L, BWA, accounts receivable & accounts payable OP lists)
- Customer and supplier management with willingness to pay analyses
- Liquidity cockpit with forecast and potential analysis
- Automatic DATEV import updated daily
- Unlimited number of users in all models
Optionally bookable:
- ANNA AI assistant (chatbot or avatar) – supports you in your day-to-day business, answers questions about figures, bookings and company development and helps you to understand relationships more quickly.
From 2026, RICO will be expanded into an even stronger controlling and management system:
- Extended liquidity planning
- Consolidation for corporate groups
- Extended budget planning
- Comprehensive commercial support
All new features are fully integrated into the platform and can be used without additional BI systems.
Which RICO model suits my requirements?
RICO Basis – Ideal for sole proprietorships
- 1 DATEV client included (optional +1 to 2 clients within the SQL Express data capacity)
- Fast entry into digital controlling
- Perfect for small businesses
RICO Pro – For growing companies
- Up to 5 DATEV clients included (optionally expandable to 15)
- Suitable for teams with regular analysis and reporting needs
- Central data availability for accounting, sales and purchasing
RICO Expert – For larger organizations and tax firms
- 15+ DATEV clients (flexibly expandable)
- Professional solution for corporate groups or law firms
- All company figures at a glance
Individual requirements?
For more complex projects, group structures or special modules, we are happy to develop a customized offer.
What does RICO cost?
Prices depend on the model selected and are communicated transparently. Contact us for a customized offer.
One-off set-up fee: € 750
(installation, basic configuration and start-up support)
Billing: annually, in advance
Minimum term: 12 months for full planning security
Can I change to another model or add clients later?
Yes, absolutely! RICO grows flexibly with your company.
- Add clients: Possible at any time, transparent according to model prices
- Number of users: Unlimited in all models – no hidden costs
- Model upgrade: change to Pro or Expert possible at any time
How quickly can our team get started with RICO?
Installation: Usually within one working day
Basic setup: Approx. 1 hour
First analyses: Possible immediately after setup
RICO is deliberately designed so that you can work productively straight away without lengthy training.
What are the technical requirements?
Database:
- Standard: SQL Express (optimal for RICO Basis)
- Recommended for Pro/Expert: SQL Standard
Hosting:
- Telekom Cloud (GDPR-compliant in Germany)
- On-premise at the customer
- Both options offer maximum data security
Interfaces:
- Current: DATEV (fully automatic)
- From 2026: Sage and other systems
How secure is my data with RICO?
Highest safety standards:
- GDPR-compliant
- Hosting in Germany (Deutsche Telekom) or on-premise
- Stable SQL database
Your sensitive financial data remains under your control.
How often will I receive updates?
RICO is continuously being developed further.
All existing customers receive:
- Automatic technical updates
- Targeted information about upcoming functions
You benefit from all the technical improvements without any additional costs or effort.
What support options are available?
Technical support:
- Personal support from our Cologne team
- Installation and ongoing technical support
Commercial support:
- Coaching sessions (included in Pro & Expert)
- Individual commercial sessions can be booked (Controlling-as-a-Service)
- Support with data evaluation and interpretation
- Design adaptations as required
Our team will support you personally so that you can use RICO optimally in your company.
How practical is RICO?
Very practical.
RICO emerged from the collaboration between a controlling team and a BI development team and was used for over a year by test customers from various sectors in the SME sector and was continuously developed further.
Many industry-specific requirements are already integrated.
Who develops and supports RICO?
RICO is developed and supported entirely in-house.
Our teams:
- Finance and IT teams in Cologne (Germany) and Sagar (India) work closely together on a daily basis
- Design team in Cologne creates user guidance, visual appearance and intuitive operation
- Support team in Cologne accompanies you with coaching, training and individual support
This close integration guarantees continuous further development and first-class support.
Is RICO also available for tax consultants and law firms?
Yes, RICO was developed for both companies and tax consulting firms.
Advantages for law firms:
- Data-based client advice
- Simplified internal processes
- Professional evaluations at the touch of a button
- Added value for your clients
Will RICO also be available for Sage in the future?
Yes, a Sage version is in the final development phase.
Interested parties can already pre-register to gain early access.