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 accounting profession isn't disappearing but evolving toward higher-value advisory work. From unlimited virtual cards to AI-powered insights, Richard reveals what's coming next in the financial automation space and why now is the time for finance teams to stop protecting inefficient processes and start eliminating them entirely.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings
• (01:19) - Richard's Background and Role at Bill
• (08:17) - The Evolution of Accounting and Technology
• (16:02) - Bill's Innovations and Future Plans
• (21:18) - The Evolution of Accountants
• (22:51) - Customer Success Stories
• (23:42) - Mark Cuban Companies Case Study
• (26:15) - The Oddest Transactions
• (29:00) - Partnership with Sage Intacct
• (32:54) - Future of Finance Transformation
• (36:26) - Favorite Features and Career Advice
• (42:32) - Wrapping Up with Dad Jokes

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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 fits different business scenarios, revealing why your choice between these platforms might not be as obvious as you think.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (00:56) - Sage Future Conference Recap
• (01:54) - Revisiting QuickBooks and Intuit Enterprise Suite
• (03:49) - Intuit Enterprise Suite vs. Sage Intacct: Market Position and Pricing
• (10:22) - Deployment Models and User Experience
• (18:19) - Strengths and Weaknesses of Intuit Enterprise Suite
• (26:18) - Strengths and Weaknesses of Sage Intacct
• (31:24) - Areas for Improvement in Sage Intacct
• (34:28) - Industry-Specific Recommendations
• (38:34) - Module-by-Module Comparison
• (44:34) - Scoring Intuit and Sage Intacct
• (47:15) - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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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 conversation covers everything from automated WIP relief for construction companies to the long-awaited AP automation purchasing capabilities, plus some wishlist items like a full mobile app and better data migration tools.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction
• (01:15) - Gravy Talk and Personal Stories
• (05:03) - Technical Difficulties and Small Talk
• (05:09) - Sage Intacct 2025 R2 Highlights
• (06:17) - Strengthening Financials with AI and Automation
• (10:17) - CRM Salesforce Integration Updates
• (14:35) - Financial Reporting Enhancements
• (17:19) - Fixed Assets Updates
• (18:01) - Fixed Asset Module Updates
• (18:24) - Regional Tax Compliance Enhancements
• (19:59) - Enhanced List Experience and Import Service
• (22:48) - Industry Insights: Nonprofit and Healthcare
• (25:41) - Construction and Project Management Updates
• (28:44) - Automation Capabilities and AP Automation
• (37:43) - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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