# Accelerating Month-End Close with AI
The monthly close is about accuracy, speed, and consistency. AI enhances all three — not by connecting to your ERP, but by processing the data you export from it.
The AI-Augmented Close Workflow
Phase 1: Pre-Close Anomaly Scan
Export your trial balance to CSV, then use AI to scan for issues before you start reconciling:
I'm attaching a trial balance export (CSV) for the period ending March 2025.
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What you'll learn:
- Build an AI-assisted close checklist that adapts to your organization's specific procedures
- Use AI to analyze trial balance exports and identify anomalies before reconciliation begins
- Create variance analysis narratives from raw data exports in minutes