Intermediate

GAAP/IFRS issue triage: identify relevant literature and path

Helps triage an accounting issue by identifying likely literature areas, key questions, and a research path. Useful for seniors/managers starting a technical analysis.

Triage the accounting issue and propose a research plan.

Inputs:
- Issue description: {issue_description}
- Transaction facts and terms: {facts_terms}
- Reporting framework: {framework} (US GAAP/IFRS)
- Industry context: {industry_context}
- Desired outcome (policy choice, memo, audit support): {desired_outcome}

Output:
1) Key accounting questions to resolve (prioritized).
2) Likely relevant literature/topics to consult (by area, not paragraph citations unless provided).
3) Research plan: sources to check, keywords, and what evidence to collect.
4) Initial hypotheses and decision points (clearly labeled as preliminary).
5) Open items list to clarify with stakeholders.

Keep it practical and structured.

Related Prompts

Technical Research

Advanced

Disclosure committee memo: issues, recommendations, decisions

Creates a disclosure committee memo summarizing issues, options, and recommended disclosures. Useful for public companies and governance processes.

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

Technical Research

Beginner

Policy library index: map policies to accounts and processes

Creates a policy library index tying policies to accounts, processes, and owners. Useful for governance and audit readiness.

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