Intermediate

Draft technical memo from facts: issue, analysis, conclusion

Turns facts into a structured technical memo draft with clear analysis and open questions. Useful for speeding up first drafts while keeping rigor.

Draft a technical accounting memo based on the facts.

Inputs:
- Issue: {issue}
- Facts and terms: {facts_terms}
- Framework and standards references (if any): {standards_refs}
- Company policy constraints: {policy_constraints}
- Proposed conclusion (optional): {proposed_conclusion}

Output:
1) Draft memo with sections: Background, Issue, Relevant Guidance, Analysis, Conclusion, Open Items.
2) Alternatives considered and why rejected (if applicable).
3) Evidence list and attachments index placeholders.

Do not fabricate citations; if references are provided, incorporate them explicitly.

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Intermediate

Literature comparison: GAAP vs IFRS treatment summary

Creates a side-by-side summary of GAAP vs IFRS differences for a given topic, including practical implications. Useful for multinational reporting and policy alignment.

GPT-5.2 Thinking; GPT-4.1; o3-mini

Technical Research

Advanced

Disclosure requirement finder: what to disclose and where

Identifies required disclosures for a topic and maps them to footnote sections and data sources. Useful for reporting teams and technical accountants.

GPT-5.2 Thinking; GPT-4.1; o3-mini

Technical Research

Advanced

Memo reviewer: identify gaps, weak logic, and missing evidence

Reviews a draft memo for logic gaps, unsupported assertions, and missing evidence; proposes edits. Useful for managers and partners reviewing technical memos.

GPT-5.2 Thinking; GPT-4.1; o3-mini