Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct is a scalable financial platform designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

Endorsed by the AICPA, it offers accounting features like payroll, tax filings, and inventory tracking. Users appreciate its ease of use, multi-dimensional reporting, and dedicated support.

As part of the broader Sage accounting product family, including Sage 50 (the successor to Sage Instant Accounts) and Sage Accounting (formerly Sage One), Intacct stands out as Sage’s flagship cloud financial management software for organisations that need deeper automation and more flexible reporting.

AI functionality

Sage Intacct now incorporates expanded AI-driven capabilities, including Sage Copilot, which delivers real-time variance analysis, guided workflows, and faster month-end closes. 

Cloud-based accessibility

Delivered via the cloud, Sage Intacct reduces IT and operating costs and delivers a far lower total cost of ownership than client-server financial software.

Teams can access core financials, reporting, and approvals securely from anywhere, which makes it easier to manage multi-entity or distributed operations.

Sage Intacct Integrations

Designed to work with other key business applications and pre-integrated with leaders like Salesforce CRM, Sage Intacct encourages organizations to select and deploy best-of-breed applications.

With its open API, Intacct offers further integration options, allowing users to customize the platform to meet their specific needs.

This includes connecting payment processors, budgeting tools, industry-specific systems, and existing Sage products, helping businesses transition from tools like Sage 50 or Sage Accounting when they outgrow basic functionality.

Frequently asked questions

Is Intacct similar to QuickBooks?

While both Intacct and QuickBooks are accounting software solutions, they cater to different business needs. Sage Intacct offers more advanced features such as multi-entity consolidation, real-time reporting, and greater scalability, making it suitable for growing businesses that need comprehensive financial management tools.

In a nutshell, QuickBooks supports early-stage companies, whereas Intacct is designed for organisations that need stronger financial controls, audit trails, and customisable reporting.

What is the difference between Sage Accounting and Sage Intacct?

Sage Accounting is designed for small businesses needing basic accounting functions, while Sage Intacct is a more comprehensive, cloud-based financial management solution offering advanced features such as multi-dimensional reporting, automation, and scalability for growing businesses.

Essentially, Sage Accounting works well for freelancers and small teams, whereas Intacct suits companies ready to centralise multi-entity accounting, approvals, and reporting in one system.

Is Sage Intacct suitable for small businesses?

Yes. Sage Intacct is ideal for growing SMEs with over $4M in revenue or 20+ employees. For smaller businesses, Sage 50 is a popular alternative as it caters to simpler accounting needs with its on-premises solution.

How long does it take to get Sage certified?

To get Sage Intacct certified, you can attend a four-day implementation course and certification program available through the Sage Intacct Learning Center. Advanced classes are also available for further learning. For more on this, check out the Sage Intacct training FAQs.

Software features

• Billing
• Business Intelligence/Analytics
• Costing
• Financials & Accounting
• Inventory Management
• Order Management
• Planning & Scheduling
• Purchasing
• Asset Management
• Document Management

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