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.
To maximize engagement within an AI for Accountants community, it's effective to mix both tool-specific and category-level 'This or That' questions. Highlighting direct tool comparisons (e.g., Dext vs. Hubdoc) sparks discussion among users familiar with these platforms, while broader topics like 'automated vs. manual data entry' invite participation from those considering AI adoption. Consider alternating between the two for a balanced approach.
Base your prompts on common pain points in AI for accounting, such as the trade-off between transaction accuracy and speed of reconciliation. For example, ask: 'Prioritize AI tools with higher accuracy or faster reconciliation?' Use industry scenarios like month-end closing or audit preparation to keep questions relevant and relatable.
Absolutely! Regulatory compliance is a critical concern for accountants using AI. Framing 'This or That' questions around compliance features in AI tax software encourages members to share experiences and best practices. For instance, compare reliance on automated checks versus manual review for complex filings.
Using industry-specific terms like OCR demonstrates relevance and expertise, encouraging meaningful responses from knowledgeable members. Ensure you occasionally include brief explanations or context for less familiar terms to maintain accessibility for all experience levels within the community.
Pose scenario-based questions that reflect real audit workflows. For example, ask: 'When using AI audit tools, do you prefer sampling transactions or analyzing the entire dataset?' This helps members discuss the practical implications of different AI approaches in audit settings, revealing deeper preferences and experiences.
Yes, you can create prompts like: 'Prefer integrating AI tools directly with your current ERP, or running them as standalone solutions?' These questions address the unique technical challenges accountants face and encourage sharing of integration strategies, pitfalls, and recommendations among members.
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