Explaining the numbers.
WHAT AI HELPS WITH
Turning figures into readable commentary Structuring a report Explaining variances in plain language Producing a summary
HOW TO ASK
"Here are the figures for this period against last. Write a commentary explaining the main movements. Plain language, for someone who is not an accountant."
WHAT YOU SUPPLY
Every figure. Never let a model produce financial data.
WHAT TO CHECK
That figures quoted in the commentary match the source That the explanations are consistent with what you know happened
The model will attribute causes it cannot know. Correct those.
THE SUMMARY
"Write a summary of under 150 words stating the position and the two most important points."
Most readers read only this.
FOR LENDERS OR INVESTORS
Accuracy is not optional. Have an accountant review anything submitted.
FOR YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING
Asking the model to explain your own figures back to you is a genuinely useful exercise.
It frequently surfaces questions you had not asked.
