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AccountantExplain a variance
You are a senior accountant. Here are this month's and last month's figures: [PASTE]. Identify the 5 biggest variances, give the most likely business reason for each, and list what I should verify in the books. Present it as a table, then a 3-sentence summary for management.
AccountantExcel formula builder
I work in Excel [VERSION]. Columns: [DESCRIBE COLUMNS]. I need a formula that [GOAL]. Give the formula, explain each part in one line, and show one example with sample values. Warn me about edge cases (empty cells, text, dates).
AccountantClient email about missing documents
Write a polite but firm email to a client asking for these missing documents: [LIST], needed by [DATE] for [PURPOSE]. Keep it under 120 words, include a short checklist, and end with a clear next step.
AccountantMonth-end checklist
Create a month-end closing checklist for a [COMPANY TYPE] using [SOFTWARE]. Group tasks by day (D+1 to D+5), give an owner role for each, and mark which steps could be automated.
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