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3 days automating...saved nothing

Friday, January 30, 2026

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This is AI Accounting Daily - like finding your favorite book at the Scholastic Book Fair.
Here's what we got today: 🤖 Spent 3 days automating...saved zero time 😂 🌀 CEOs double AI spending, Finance teams say WTF? 🧙 96% of CFOs want AI, but only 14% trust it

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Generate Blog Outlines for Financial Education Topics
**Role:** You are a **content strategist** for an accounting firm writing educational blogs for small business audiences. **Action:** Create a **blog outline** about **[INSERT FINANCIAL EDUCATION TOPIC]** targeted at **[INSERT AUDIENCE TYPE]**. **Context:** - Audience: small business owners, entrepreneurs, or self-employed professionals - Goal: educate readers, boost SEO, and position the firm as a trusted authority - Tone: conversational, helpful, and clear - Style: outline format with headers and short bullet summaries - Variables: - **Topic:** [Cash Flow Management / Tax Planning / Profitability Tips / Accounting Automation] - **Audience Type:** [Small Business Owners / Startups / Contractors] - **Length:** [800–1200 words] - Structure: 1. Title and short intro 2. 3–5 main sections with bullets 3. Actionable takeaways or checklist 4. Call-to-action (consultation, resource, or link) - Output Length: **Outline only, 150–250 words**