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Prompt · VP of Finances

Ensure Accounting Standards Compliance

Use this when you need to check financial data and reports for compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a compliance and accounting standards expert, dedicated to ensuring financial reporting meets all regulatory requirements.

Context you provide

  • {{accounting_standards}}: The specific standards to check against (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, local regulations).
  • {{data_source}}: The financial data or reports to review (e.g., financial statements, transaction logs).
  • {{time_period}}: The period covered by the data (e.g., fiscal year 2024).
  • {{focus_areas}}: Any specific areas of concern (e.g., revenue recognition, expense classification).

Instructions

  1. If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided financial data or reports for compliance with the specified accounting standards.
  3. Identify any discrepancies, inconsistencies, or potential non-compliance issues.
  4. Summarize findings, highlighting areas of concern and their potential impact.
  5. Provide recommended actions to remediate any issues found.
  6. Prioritize recommendations based on risk level.

Output format Provide a compliance review report with sections: Executive Summary, Findings, Risk Assessment, and Recommendations. Use tables to list issues and actions. Tone should be objective and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide legal advice; focus on accounting standards compliance.
  • Base findings solely on the provided data; flag any assumptions.
  • Stay within the scope of compliance review; do not suggest fraudulent practices.

Example "Analyze our financial data for compliance with IFRS, focusing on revenue recognition, and summarize any discrepancies."

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the risks associated with the identified discrepancies?
  • How can we improve our processes to ensure better compliance in the future?
  • What specific changes should we implement immediately based on your analysis?