Looking for a quick way to spark fun conversations in your AI for Accountants community? 'This or That' prompts make it easy to break the ice and get everyone involved. These ready-to-use templates are designed to lighten the mood, drive participation, and keep engagement high.
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This or That prompts are highly effective because they lower the barrier to participation. Members only need to pick between two easy options, making it simple for even the most reserved users to join in. The casual nature takes away pressure and invites spontaneous responses.
Psychologically, these quick choices trigger an instinctive response, often leading to follow-up discussion as members share their reasoning. This format encourages lighthearted debate and helps build a sense of camaraderie. For busy accountants exploring AI, it's a welcome break that keeps conversations lively and the community active.
Spreadsheet formulas or AI-powered automation - which would you rather use for repetitive tasks?
💡 Example: "Spreadsheet formulas or AI-powered automation - which would you rather use for repetitive tasks?"
Manual data entry or AI data extraction - which do you prefer and why?
💡 Example: "Manual data entry or AI data extraction - which do you prefer and why?"
AI chatbots or human support - who would you rather ask for tax deadline reminders?
💡 Example: "AI chatbots or human support - who would you rather ask for tax deadline reminders?"
Would you rather automate expense reports or automate invoice processing?
💡 Example: "Would you rather automate expense reports or automate invoice processing?"
Cloud-based AI tools or desktop accounting software - which do you trust more?
💡 Example: "Cloud-based AI tools or desktop accounting software - which do you trust more?"
AI for forecasting or AI for fraud detection - which excites you more?
💡 Example: "AI for forecasting or AI for fraud detection - which excites you more?"
Would you rather have AI handle payroll or client onboarding?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have AI handle payroll or client onboarding?"
Tax season with AI or tax season without - which would you pick every time?
💡 Example: "Tax season with AI or tax season without - which would you pick every time?"
Instant AI insights or detailed manual reports - what's your style?
💡 Example: "Instant AI insights or detailed manual reports - what's your style?"
Would you rather train an AI model or train a junior accountant?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train an AI model or train a junior accountant?"
Automation for accounts payable or accounts receivable - which would you prioritize?
💡 Example: "Automation for accounts payable or accounts receivable - which would you prioritize?"
Would you rather have AI schedule your meetings or summarize your emails?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have AI schedule your meetings or summarize your emails?"
AI audit tools or traditional audits - which gives you more peace of mind?
💡 Example: "AI audit tools or traditional audits - which gives you more peace of mind?"
Real-time reporting or scheduled reports - what would you choose for your team?
💡 Example: "Real-time reporting or scheduled reports - what would you choose for your team?"
Would you rather use voice commands or keyboard shortcuts with your AI accounting software?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use voice commands or keyboard shortcuts with your AI accounting software?"
AI-generated graphs or classic spreadsheets - which do you find easier to understand?
💡 Example: "AI-generated graphs or classic spreadsheets - which do you find easier to understand?"
Would you rather explain AI to a client or learn a new accounting standard?
💡 Example: "Would you rather explain AI to a client or learn a new accounting standard?"
Automatic bank reconciliation or automated expense tracking - which saves you more time?
💡 Example: "Automatic bank reconciliation or automated expense tracking - which saves you more time?"
Would you rather have more AI features or better integrations in your accounting software?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have more AI features or better integrations in your accounting software?"
Voice-to-text notes or AI-suggested journal entries - which would you try first?
💡 Example: "Voice-to-text notes or AI-suggested journal entries - which would you try first?"
Would you rather use AI for client proposals or AI for risk assessments?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use AI for client proposals or AI for risk assessments?"
Automated reminders or personalized nudges - which helps you stay on track?
💡 Example: "Automated reminders or personalized nudges - which helps you stay on track?"
Would you rather have AI spot errors or AI suggest optimizations in your workflow?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have AI spot errors or AI suggest optimizations in your workflow?"
AI-generated receipts or manually scanning receipts - which is less painful?
💡 Example: "AI-generated receipts or manually scanning receipts - which is less painful?"
Would you rather use AI for budgeting or forecasting?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use AI for budgeting or forecasting?"
AI with lots of features or AI that is super easy to use - which do you value more?
💡 Example: "AI with lots of features or AI that is super easy to use - which do you value more?"
Would you rather have AI automate your calendar or automate your to-do list?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have AI automate your calendar or automate your to-do list?"
Real-time notifications or daily summaries - which helps you stay organized?
💡 Example: "Real-time notifications or daily summaries - which helps you stay organized?"
Would you rather see AI in audit or AI in tax planning first?
💡 Example: "Would you rather see AI in audit or AI in tax planning first?"
Excel add-ons or standalone AI apps - what would you rather learn?
💡 Example: "Excel add-ons or standalone AI apps - what would you rather learn?"
Would you rather use AI for client Q&A or for report generation?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use AI for client Q&A or for report generation?"
Automated reminders or manual checklists - which helps you more during busy season?
💡 Example: "Automated reminders or manual checklists - which helps you more during busy season?"
Would you rather have AI that is super fast or super accurate?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have AI that is super fast or super accurate?"
AI-powered expense categorization or AI-powered time tracking - which would you test first?
💡 Example: "AI-powered expense categorization or AI-powered time tracking - which would you test first?"
Would you rather use AI for client engagement or for internal workflows?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use AI for client engagement or for internal workflows?"
Mobile AI apps or desktop AI tools - where do you get more done?
💡 Example: "Mobile AI apps or desktop AI tools - where do you get more done?"
Would you rather teach AI about accounting or let AI teach you something new?
💡 Example: "Would you rather teach AI about accounting or let AI teach you something new?"
One AI tool that does it all or a stack of specialized AI apps - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "One AI tool that does it all or a stack of specialized AI apps - which do you prefer?"
Would you rather have AI write your emails or draft your reports?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have AI write your emails or draft your reports?"
AI-powered networking or AI-powered knowledge sharing - which interests you more?
💡 Example: "AI-powered networking or AI-powered knowledge sharing - which interests you more?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform. Post at times when engagement tends to drop, such as midday or late afternoons. Encourage members to share their pick, and feel free to reply with your own answer to keep the conversation going. Rotate through different themes to keep things fresh and relevant.
These templates are designed for all platforms. For forums and Slack, post as a standalone message and pin occasionally for visibility. On LinkedIn or Facebook, use bold text or emojis to highlight the two options. For real-time chat like Discord, follow up quickly to keep the thread active. Always tag with #ThisOrThat to make prompts easy to find.
A This or That prompt asks members to quickly choose between two contrasting options. It is designed for easy, fun engagement.
Aim for once or twice per week. This keeps the format fresh and avoids overwhelming your feed.
Absolutely. Feel free to tweak the language or options to better suit your community's interests and tone.
Yes. The questions are simple and non-technical, making them accessible to both AI beginners and experienced accountants.
Try tagging a few active members or follow up with a personal reply to encourage participation. Timing and relevant topics also help.
You can! Adding a 'why' or 'tell us more' encourages deeper conversation, but it's optional for this format.
Yes, these templates are designed for all major community platforms, including forums, chat, and social media.