Best Intacct Podcasts (2025)

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MineralTree Partnership, AI Close Workspace & Enhanced Time Tracking 34:49

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5d ago34:49

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Karen Penhallegon returns to break down Sage Intacct's latest release notes, covering the game-changing MineralTree partnership that finally gives users an end-to-end AP solution and the new AI-powered close workspace for early adopters. The team dives into long-awaited customer ideas like enhanced time tracking with overtime rules and customizable…

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Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates 1:24:09

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Are AI “super agents” like Xero’s Jax actually useful—or just shiny chatbots? Blake and David unpack Xerocon announcements, why embedded agents lack context, smarter way to automate bank feeds with rules, the leaked “no tax on tips” job list and planning opportunities, IRS staffing whiplash, plus what billion‑dollar AI pledges from big firms really…

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Excel Gets AI, FP&A Pros Under Threat, QBO AI Feeds Blowback 55:04

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Are AI bank feeds helping—or just creating more work? Blake and David unpack Intuit’s missteps, why “use AI to make the rules” matters, and how a no‑code agent now posts multi‑line bills to Xero. They demo Excel’s new "copilot()" function, share how FP&A roles are shifting, and hit headlines from Barstool’s lawsuit to tariffs and Gusto’s Guideline …

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AI Shakes Up Big Four Accounting Job Market 1:26:28

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Can AI agents actually reduce your workload—or just add hype? Blake demos how he rebuilt bill-entry “Hubdoc-style” in about an hour with Zapier Agents, then maps out why most AI pilots fail without documented workflows and human approvals. Plus: PwC’s plan to hire one-third fewer grads, juniors supervising AI, HMRC scanning social posts for tax gap…

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Who Are We? Meet Doug, Emily, and Matt 42:57

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This bonus episode pulls back the curtain on how The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast came together and who the hosts really are beyond their professional roles. Doug, Emily, and Matt discuss what's going well and what's been challenging in 2025, reveal some unexpected personal hobbies and interests, and reflect on their mid-year wins and upcoming t…

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Can ChatGPT Agent Mode Reconcile My Checking Account? 1:14:26

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Can an AI reconcile your books while you sleep? Blake and David run a live experiment with ChatGPT-5’s Agent Mode in Xero—watching it match transactions, stumble on prepayments, and reveal what’s realistically automatable today. They also break down a flood of app news: Dext's bill pay, Ramp’s mega raise, Thomson Reuters and Deloitte’s agentic AI, …

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GPT-5 Launch & Charting Fail, Crazy $$$ Going Into AI Accounting Tech 1:15:37

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Blake and David discuss how both AICPA and NASBA have officially endorsed a 120-hour CPA licensure pathway in the ninth edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, validating Blake's long-standing advocacy against the 150-hour requirement. They also examine Baker Tilly's policy, which requires CPAs to remove their designations from email signatures and…

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How Bill is Redefining Financial Automation 44:53

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Richard Corn, Director of Product Management at Bill, joins Doug and Emily to discuss how financial teams can break free from manual processes and embrace true automation. A former CPA turned product leader, Richard shares real-world transformation stories, including how Mark Cuban Companies eliminated their paper AP workflows, and explains why the…

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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What happens when the traditional path from college to accounting career gets disrupted by AI and automation? This week, Blake and David explore who's most likely to quit accounting firms (hint: it's the middle managers), why wages are rising while jobs disappear, and how one college is revolutionizing accounting education. You'll discover which em…

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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What happens when politicians threaten to cut funding from accounting standard-setters unless they eliminate specific rules? Blake and David explore unprecedented political interference in FASB and PCAOB operations, plus the IRS facing a 23% budget cut despite Trump's push for more customer service staff. They unpack Sam Altman's warning about AI b…

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Intuit Enterprise Suite vs. Sage Intacct: The Real Comparison 52:46

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After Intuit reached out to clarify a few misconceptions from Matt’s earlier take on Enterprise Suite, he dove deep into product demos to get the real story. Doug and Matt deliver an unfiltered comparison between Intuit Enterprise Suite and Sage Intacct, covering everything from pricing strategies to AI capabilities. They break down which solution …

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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What happens when a $2 trillion cryptocurrency market suddenly requires monthly audits? Blake and David break down the Genius Act, the new federal stablecoin legislation that just created a massive opportunity for auditors—but also potentially recreated the chaotic "wildcat banking" era of the 1800s. You'll learn why every stablecoin issuer now nee…

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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Why is AI failing at basic accounting tasks while claiming to outsmart PhD students? Blake and David dive into the stark reality of AI implementation in accounting, from Ramp's promising new expense management agents to QuickBooks' baffling suggestion to credit and debit the same account. You'll discover the critical security vulnerabilities in AI …

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Sage Intacct's Latest Release Deep Dive 40:29

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Emily and Matt are joined by Eisner Amper's Skye Duhon to dissect Sage Intacct's 2025 R2 release and its mission to "knock down barriers so everyone can thrive." They explore the exciting new AI co-pilot sub-ledger reconciliation assistant, enhanced CRM integrations, and significant improvements to fixed assets and regional tax compliance. The conv…

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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What happens when AI decides who gets promoted and who gets fired? Blake and David dive into the shocking reality that 60% of managers now use AI for HR decisions, with over 20% letting algorithms make final calls without human oversight. They explore a Stanford study revealing that tax preparers are the #1 profession seeking automation, but only f…

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AI-Powered Construction: From Blueprint Analysis to Bid Management 34:49

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Julie Adams, SVP of Construction and Real Estate Products at Sage, discusses how AI is revolutionizing construction from bid management to field operations. She explores Sage Intacct Construction's journey from a 2020 launch during COVID to becoming the fastest-growing vertical, featuring AI-powered takeoff tools, drawing management, and predictive…

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

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What happens when AI agents promise to transform accounting but create more cognitive burden than productivity gains? Blake and David explore the reality behind the AI agent hype as QuickBooks, Digits, and Big Four firms launch their "digital teammates." They also dig into Xero's massive $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio and what it means for the p…

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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What happens when 19 states simultaneously abandon the 150-hour CPA requirement while tariffs create unprecedented uncertainty for CFOs? Blake and CFO.com reporter Adam Zaki explore the rapid transformation of CPA licensure—from New York's recent changes to the coordinated state-by-state rollout that followed Barry Melancon's AICPA retirement. You'…

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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What happens when venture capitalists spend billions on AI but need customers to buy it? In this episode, Blake and David explore how investment firms are now purchasing accounting firms to force-feed AI adoption, comparing it to Pepsi buying restaurants to sell more soda. They also dig into the massive gap between AI promises and reality, question…

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

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Live from the Sage Future conference in Atlanta, Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage, joins Blake and David to explain why he wants to completely eliminate the financial close rather than just make it faster. Harris breaks down the three waves of AI transformation in accounting—from task-based automation to generative AI to fully autonomous agents—and reveal…

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From Tactical to Strategic: Dan Miller on AI-Powered Finance 39:59

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Recording live from the Sage Future conference in Atlanta, Emily and Matt sit down with Dan Miller, who runs Sage's Financials and ERP division, to discuss how AI is fundamentally shifting finance teams from tactical work to strategic business partnership. Miller shares his 15-year journey with the company and reveals Sage's approach to building tr…

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40

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Blake and David return from Sage Future 2025 with insights into how AI is reshaping accounting—from eliminating the financial close to real-world use cases. They also cover Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public breakup, the latest in Deel’s corporate spying allegations, Deloitte’s unapologetically intense work-life balance ad, and a billion-dollar “A…

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The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast

Emily Madere, Matthew Lescault, Doug Lewis

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The Accounting Podcast

Blake Oliver & David Leary

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BCG Technology News

Tim Robertson

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Accounts Comparison

Justin Tyler

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The Technology Lab - CPA Practice Advisor

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MineralTree Partnership, AI Close Workspace & Enhanced Time Tracking 34:49

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Who Gets No Tax on Tips, Why Firms Struggle With Tech, Xero Updates 1:24:09

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Excel Gets AI, FP&A Pros Under Threat, QBO AI Feeds Blowback 55:04

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AI Shakes Up Big Four Accounting Job Market 1:26:28

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Who Are We? Meet Doug, Emily, and Matt 42:57

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Can ChatGPT Agent Mode Reconcile My Checking Account? 1:14:26

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GPT-5 Launch & Charting Fail, Crazy $$$ Going Into AI Accounting Tech 1:15:37

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How Bill is Redefining Financial Automation 44:53

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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Intuit Enterprise Suite vs. Sage Intacct: The Real Comparison 52:46

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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Sage Intacct's Latest Release Deep Dive 40:29

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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AI-Powered Construction: From Blueprint Analysis to Bid Management 34:49

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

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From Tactical to Strategic: Dan Miller on AI-Powered Finance 39:59

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40