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Your CFO is done with AI demos

Friday, May 22, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 💸 CFOs are done with demos and want actual dollars saved 🚨 2,588 leaders are letting their AI hallucinate without one simple rule 📊 Paul Barnhurst built a live model in Excel with Claude and spilled what he wouldn't say publicly

Latest in Accounting AI

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CFOs Are Over AI Demos—Where's the Real ROI?

CFOs are done with AI demos—they want real ROI now. After endless pilots, it's all about whether AI can add dollars, not just data. Genpact's new alliance with Google Cloud might just crack the code. So, what's actually saving them cash?
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Deloitte's AI Miss: 2,588 Leaders Forgot This Key Failsafe!

So, 134 finance pros watched AI say no to guessing a number. Like, it just stopped and wouldn't invent anything. Turns out, it was one simple rule a dude added 20 minutes earlier. And get this, 2,588 leaders are letting their AI run wild with no rules. Is your AI making stuff up too?
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Paul Barnhurst Builds Live Models with AI...In Excel!

Paul Barnhurst just built a live AI model. In Excel. Using Claude! He demoed the new Copilot “plan mode” and spilled where AI shines and where it trips. Real questions from CFOs, real answers you won't find on LinkedIn. What didn't he answer in a public webinar?
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Updates in AI

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Microsoft's AI Shift: It's More About People Than Tech

Microsoft's AI revolution isn't about the tech. It's about you. Yep, they're flipping the script and putting people at the center of their AI strategy. So, what does this mean for your role in the AI era? Get ready for a whole new playbook.
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Gemini Beats ChatGPT? The Top 10 AI Chatbots Ranked!

Gemini just knocked ChatGPT off its pedestal. Yep, you read that right. The chatbot showdown has a new champ and it's not who you think. So what's ChatGPT missing?
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Sam Altman Just Dropped $2M in Tokens on Every YC Startup!

Sam Altman just gave every YC startup $2M in tokens. Yep, you read that right. It's like Oprah, but with crypto. So, why is he showering them with digital cash? And what's the catch?
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Draft Engagement Letters and Proposals
**Role:** You are a **professional accounting copywriter** who writes compliant, client-friendly engagement letters and proposals. **Action:** Write an engagement letter or proposal for **[INSERT SERVICE TYPE]** that builds trust and sets clear expectations. **Context:** - Audience: small business clients - Goal: communicate scope, terms, and professionalism clearly - Tone: confident, courteous, and transparent - Style: formatted with short sections and bullets - Variables: - **Firm Name:** [INSERT COMPANY NAME] - **Client Name:** [INSERT CLIENT NAME] - **Service Type:** [INSERT SERVICE TYPE] - **Fee Terms:** [INSERT FLAT FEE / HOURLY / RETAINER] - Must Include: - Scope of work - Deliverables & timeline - Fees & payment terms - Client responsibilities - Termination & signature lines - Short welcome paragraph - Output Length: **400–600 words**