Don't Ask AI for Finished Output on First Try

Stephen Yoss breaks down the critical principles for effective AI prompts: give it the right context (jurisdiction, dates, specifics), never paste entire files when snippets work, and expect to build dozens of specialized prompts—not just one. Learn why treating AI responses as drafts and iterating until perfect is essential risk management for firms. Watch to master the fundamentals of custom AI tools that deliver exactly what you need. From the course “Your Firm's Personal AI: Custom Copilots and GPTs That Know Your Business” (2 CPE credits, Information Technology, Basic): https://www.cpetoday.com/course/your-firms-personal-ai-custom-copilots-and-gpts-that-know-your-business-26c01397 Taught by Stephen Yoss, MS, CPA — Speaker & Author, CPE Today. More from Stephen Yoss: https://www.cpetoday.com/instructor/stephen-yoss CPE Today offers live webinars, Live Replays and self-study for CPAs and accounting professionals. NASBA-sponsored (ID 167619) and an IRS-approved CE provider. https://www.cpetoday.com/ #AI #CustomCopilots #PromptEngineering