Category: Productivity
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It feels like AI’s writing a lot of what we see online now. Some of it’s great. Some of it? Well, some of it is fairly pants, yes? Flat, over polished, or riddled with half truth hallucinogens. I think the question isn’t “Is this AI?” I think the question is “Why is this posted, does…
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We’ve looked at some practical uses of AI in accounting in Part 1, but for AI to truly revolutionize the finance function, it needs to go beyond simple automation and evolve into a genuine partner for finance teams. Experts say this is on the verge of becoming mainstream, but what will it really take? Imagine…
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Is it just me, or does Copilot feel a bit… pants compared to ChatGPT? Comparing Microsoft Copilot with GPT-4o, you’ll find definite overlap — they’re powered by the same AI family (OpenAI’s GPT models). But they’re not the same beast. So what’s going on? In enterprise environments, Copilot will almost certainly be restricted — and…
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Make life just that little bit easier for yourself – No code, low code. A few days ago, I posted a bit of a winge about Workday application forms (link below). While I firmly believe we should be pivoting back to the old-school approach—identifying your unique value, finding the problem you solve, and reaching out…
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After my winge about Workday application forms—and a tongue-in-cheek joke to an esteemed colleague—I’ve had several people ask: “What prompt would generate the code for a bot to complete a Workday application?” Well… here’s the whole thing. Fill your boots. But before diving in: I’m not advocating transgressing any T&Cs, nor encouraging the use of…
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Set out below is a set of Bernard Marr prompts, originally published in Forbes on 05/07/2025. These may well represent prompt nirvana — crisp, powerful, and highly usable. What follows is a breakdown and analysis of each prompt. The core message is simple but powerful: have a clear use case, define your parameters, and guide…
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Guide to AI in Accounting: Trends, Tools, and Stats Introduction: The Era of AI in Accounting Welcome, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just the stuff of sci-fi movies but a real, practical tool changing how businesses handle their finances. If you’ve ever daydreamed about having a robot to do your tedious tasks while you focus…
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Let me be clear: AI is here, and if you’re not yet leveraging it—or even just exploring it—you’re already behind. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to become a prompt engineer or build a chatbot to start seeing real efficiency gains immediately. Here’s one simple, transformative workflow you can (and should) adopt this…
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Routines That Save Me Minutes and Add Up. I am sure we all wish we had more time. AI is heralded and on everyone’s lips, but no kidding—AI can give you exactly that. Over the past few months, after my CAIP certification, I’ve been refining simple daily AI routines that help me streamline my work,…
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Robotic Process Automation and AI—sure, it’s not the catchiest title. But the impact of combining these two in a business setting is anything but dull. RPA and AI can hyperpult (not a real word but its arguably better than “turbocharge”) productivity, driving exponential leaps forward. Health warning: if your process is flawed, automation will simply…