Matt, Doug, and Emily dive into real G2 Crowd reviews of Sage Intacct, analyzing feedback from delighted champions to frustrated critics. They unpack common implementation challenges, explore the critical importance of partner selection, and share insights on what makes ERP projects succeed or stumble. The conversation highlights how proper expectation setting and clear communication can make or break a software implementation, regardless of the underlying technology.

• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (00:51) - Corrections from Previous Episode
• (05:22) - Discussing Sage Intacct Reviews
• (08:22) - First Five-Star Review: Courtney D.
• (16:01) - Second Five-Star Review: Randy
• (24:47) - Middle of the Road Review: Christina
• (26:44) - Comparing QuickBooks and Sage Intacct
• (30:05) - Emily's Take on Implementation Challenges
• (34:51) - Lexi's Middle-of-the-Road Review
• (39:08) - Melody's One-Star Review
• (48:48) - Unknown Name's Detailed Critique
• (53:11) - Final Thoughts and Takeaways
• (55:46) - Closing Remarks and Dad Jokes

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Karen Penhallegon joins the show to break down the latest release notes and share insights from her 8+ year journey with the platform, both pre and post Sage acquisition. The discussion covers major updates including enhanced AR statements, new list view capabilities, and significant improvements to construction features and employee expense management. Karen, Matt, Emily, and Doug explore how community feedback shapes Sage's development while providing practical insights into how these updates impact different industries and users.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial Sage Intacct podcast
• (00:53) - Matt's UK Adventures
• (01:29) - Introducing Karen Penhallegon
• (02:19) - Karen's Journey in Accounting and ERP
• (04:06) - Sage Intacct: Pre and Post Acquisition
• (07:51) - Sage Copilot and AI Innovations
• (14:08) - Release Notes and Key Updates
• (18:21) - Enhanced AR Statements and Community Driven Updates
• (26:44) - Control and Compliance: 1099 Filing
• (30:38) - Platform Efficiency Updates
• (36:43) - Retainage Feature Expansion
• (47:52) - Continental Utility Integration
• (50:49) - Employee Expenses Overhaul
• (55:16) - Closing Remarks and Dad Jokes

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlescault
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Doug leads a discussion with Matt and Emily about the key differences between NetSuite and Sage Intacct, challenging common misconceptions about company size and enterprise readiness. The conversation explores how implementation partners, industry-specific needs, and automation capabilities should drive ERP software decisions rather than revenue thresholds or employee count.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (00:35) - NetSuite vs Intacct: Initial Thoughts
• (02:17) - History and Overview of NetSuite and Intacct
• (04:03) - Comparing User Experiences
• (13:17) - NetSuite's Sales Tactics and Support Issues
• (24:53) - Dynamic Allocations: Intacct vs NetSuite
• (31:11) - Personal Experiences: Choosing Between NetSuite and Intacct
• (33:21) - Evaluating Software Based on Needs, Not Size
• (37:59) - Common Misconceptions About Enterprise Solutions
• (44:06) - Cost vs. Value: The True Cost of Implementation
• (49:04) - The Importance of Automation in Accounting
• (51:45) - Final Thoughts and Disagreements
• (53:02) - Dad Joke and Future Plans

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