Collapse Time, Keep Control

Hello there,

During a workshop with controllers and auditors, we explored how generative AI could speed up internal reports.

One participant said: “This takes what used to be a day of work and gives me a solid draft in 20 minutes.” But they also admitted they wouldn’t trust it blindly.

And that’s the shift: AI collapses time, not judgment. You still need to review, revise, and apply your expertise.

AI Doesn’t Replace Expertise—It Compresses It

Lesson: Think of AI as your research analyst. Fast, tireless, but still junior. It needs your review to make it right (for now).

Here are 3 actionable steps you can take to achieve better results with AI

1)        Use AI to Draft, Not Deliver
Start each complex task, like writing a report, audit memo, or internal analysis by prompting AI for a first draft. Set a timer for 20 minutes. Then switch roles: become the reviewer and editor, not the creator.

2)        Create a Review Checklist for AI Outputs
Develop a short checklist of things to verify after AI generates content (e.g., factual accuracy, tone, context alignment, financial logic). Use this to build trust in the output and avoid over-reliance.

3)        Refine Your Prompts Based on What’s Missing
During your prompting session you be reviewing AI output, identify what it misunderstood or left out. Adjust your prompt and try again. This iterative approach helps you get closer to the desired results and sharpens your prompt engineering skills over time.

Cheers,
– Derwish Rosalia
Certified Accountant & AI Expert
15+ Years in Big 4, Corporate, and Government Roles