Question 1

What is the difference between SWEEP and REACT mode?

Accepted Answer

SWEEP mode is a nightly batch process that runs when the fiscal period is OPEN, processing all accounts in one pass. REACT mode is event-driven, activating when the period enters IN_CLOSE status. In REACT mode, Cortex immediately re-scores accounts affected by GL balance changes, imports, or workflow transitions.

Question 2

What happens if a sweep is interrupted or fails?

Accepted Answer

The sweep starts by cleaning up stale runs. Each account is processed independently, so one failure does not stop the rest. At the end, Cortex generates a diff summarizing what changed.

Question 3

How are AI costs controlled during a sweep?

Accepted Answer

Three mechanisms: configurable max AI calls per sweep (default 50), cost tiers (FULL, TOP_N, NARRATIVE_ONLY), and GREEN account optimization. GREEN accounts skip AI entirely and use template-based work papers. Token usage is tracked per sweep.

Question 4

What does the Cortex diff show?

Accepted Answer

Accounts whose confidence score moved, new findings, new reconciling items, accounts that changed color (RED to AMBER, etc.), and any errors. The diff is the first thing your controllers see in the morning.

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