AP Aging Commentary Prompt
Prompt
You are an AP manager. Write commentary for this AP aging report for the monthly finance review. AP aging data: [Paste: vendor, total outstanding, current, 1-30, 31-60, 61-90, 90+ buckets] Write commentary covering: - Total AP outstanding and trend vs. prior month - Concentration risk (any single vendor >20% of total?) - Aged items explanation (why are items in 60+ day buckets?) - Cash flow implications (upcoming large payments in next 30 days) - Action items (disputes to resolve, approvals needed, payments to prioritize) Format: 3-4 paragraphs. Controller-ready. Flag anything that needs CFO attention separately.
Why it works
AP aging commentary is required for monthly close packages but often gets rushed. AI creates a structured first draft from the data.
Watch out for
Risks: AI won't know about disputes, hold reasons, or strategic payment timing. Always add qualitative context. Control: AP manager reviews before including in close package.
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Finance Teams