Doug, Matt, and Emily are on the move for this one—broadcasting from conferences in Cleveland and Nashville, with some behind-the-scenes banter about bachelorette parties, Build-A-Bear stations, and being “behind enemy lines” at XeroCon. But once they settle in, the team digs into Sage’s latest developments around artificial intelligence.
The conversation centres around Aaron Harris, Sage’s CTO, who played a key role in building Intacct and now leads Sage’s broader tech strategy. The hosts discuss his background, what makes his perspective unique, and what Sage’s AI ambitions actually mean for users.
They share their reactions to recent keynotes and conference announcements, breaking down what’s real, what’s still aspirational, and how firms should think about AI in the context of day-to-day finance work.
If you’ve heard about Sage Copilot or other AI-powered features and are wondering what’s coming next—and how fast—it’s all here. Consider this a snapshot of where Sage is headed, straight from the floor of the expo hall.
Listen to learn more about:
- (00:00) – Welcome to the Unofficial Sage Intaact Podcast
- (00:32) – Conference Experiences and Observations
- (02:44) – Favorite Conferences
- (04:09) – Continuous Accounting and AI Innovations
- (18:32) – The Fear Around AI
- (20:37) – The Ethics of AI in Accounting
- (27:33) – Practical AI Applications in Sage Intacct
- (36:03) – Integrating Third-Party Products into Sage Network
- (40:08) – Introduction to Sage Copilot
- (46:14) – Future of AI in Accounting
- (52:21) – Mergers and Acquisitions in the AI Space
- (54:40) – Fun Anecdotes and Closing Remarks
Related Industries
- Technology
- Accounting
- SaaS
- Mid-Market Firms
Speakers
Doug Lewis
Host | Accounting Tech Leader
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Emily Madere
Host | CAS Practice Lead
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Matt Lescault
Host | CEO, Lescault & Walderman
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FAQ: What Did That Mean?
Who is Aaron Harris?
Sage’s Chief Technology Officer. He helped build Intacct and now shapes Sage’s global tech strategy—including its AI roadmap.
What is Sage Copilot?
An in-development AI assistant that helps users interact with Sage products using natural language, suggestions, and automation prompts.
What kind of AI are we talking about?
Mostly machine learning and predictive automation—not general AI. The aim is to make accountants faster, not replace them.
Did someone say XeroCon?
Yes. Doug may or may not have been deep in enemy territory. And yes, they still recorded the episode.
Doug and Emily are joined by Karen Penhallegon to break down Sage Intacct’s latest quarterly release, and this one comes with some big updates. Whether you’re deep into multi-entity accounting or just tired of manual AP work, there’s something in here that will make your team’s life easier.