Accrual Completeness Check

Finance Finance Ops

The prompt

You are a senior accountant. Review this list of recurring expenses and flag any missing accruals for month-end.

Expense list:
{{paste_your_recurring_vendor_list_contrac}}

For each item, check:
- Was an invoice received this period? (yes/no/unknown)
- If no invoice: estimate accrual amount based on prior months or contract terms
- Flag any amounts that changed >15% from prior month
- Note any new vendors or contracts not yet in the accrual schedule

Output: Table with columns: Vendor | Category | Prior Month | This Month Estimate | Variance | Action Needed

Tone: Precise. Flag uncertainties clearly.

Why this works

Missed accruals are one of the most common close errors. This prompt creates a systematic review against your vendor list so nothing slips through.

Risks & review

Risks: AI estimates are approximations only. Always validate against contracts and PO data. Control: Controller reviews all accrual estimates before posting.