AI Enabling Streamlined Business Analysis

11/03/2025

Xero —> Microsoft Power BI & Copilot

Since 2006, Xero has revolutionized financial reporting and accounting, making financial management easier for businesses. Over time, powerful add-ons have further enhanced its capabilities, creating massive value for clients.

Key Benefits of Microsoft Power BI with Xero:

Insightful Reporting: Quickly transform raw data into easy-to-understand reports and visuals

Real-time Dashboards: Power BI pulls data from Xero to generate dynamic visualizations and dashboards that update automatically as your business evolves.

Microsoft Power BI Dashboard


Enter Co-Pilot: The Magic Behind Instant Financial Analysis

Powerful Extension: Co-Pilot is an add-on to the Power BI desktop app, enabling the generation of comprehensive financial commentary with visuals—within seconds.

How It Works:

  1. Extract a Report from Xero: Pull an executive report or financial data.
  2. Upload to Co-Pilot: Attach the report to Co-Pilot and enter a prompt to specify the analysis you need.
  3. Ask Questions: Request further analysis or insights directly from Co-Pilot.
  4. Instant Results: The tool provides analysis almost immediately and allows for follow-up questions to refine results.

This process in action (6 Minute Video)

This is a significant time-saving tool, for company preparation and forecast, while also being a useable tool in real time between client and professional.


Using Microsoft Power BI & Co-Pilot Safely – Confidentiality

Client safety and anonymity always comes first and must be carefully considered when using any AI interface. More information on this, specifically in relation to Co-Pilot can be found here.