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Tue, Sept 15, 2026 at 2pm ET (11 am PT)
AI adoption pressure is rising across finance, but headlines rarely tell teams how to use it well. This session tackles flawed AI claims, weak adoption habits, and how to use new tools strategically.
AI neuroscientist Sarah Baldeo connects neuroscience, neuroaccounting, and AI practice for finance professionals. Learn how to train tools, read AI research with care, compare models, and build habits that strengthen cognition and judgment.
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Wed, Sept 16, 2026 at 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
Finance teams feel AI pressure, yet one wrong number can affect close, reporting, and confidence. This session addresses the trust gap with practical guidance for using AI where accuracy, audit trails, and human control matter most.
Join Stuart Langer, CPA, former CFO, and Sage Intacct product leader, as he defines finance-grade AI through real-world AP, GL, and ratio examples. See how confidence, control, and accountability shape safer AI adoption in finance.
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Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
Finance teams face pressure to explain results, defend forecasts, and answer questions fast. Dashboards packed with numbers rarely help. Leaders need context, trends, and clear signals they can trust when decisions are on the line.
This webinar shows how finance teams build dashboards that tell a clear story. You’ll see how role-based views, connected KPIs, and transparent forecasting help stakeholders understand performance and act with confidence.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2026 at 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
Finance teams spend hours verifying AI outputs each week. Time spent validating results slows adoption and limits AI's potential. Join Sage to explore where productivity is lost, why transparency matters, and how finance leaders are building confidence in AI.
Review the latest IDC research on AI in finance. Learn where agentic AI is gaining traction, why explainability is becoming essential, and what finance leaders should consider as AI adoption grows.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
Month-end close delays, manual journal entries, bank reconciliations, and limited visibility can slow decisions and strain finance teams. Learn where businesses face the biggest bottlenecks and how automation helps reduce close time and improve confidence in reporting.
Based on a survey of more than 1,000 finance professionals, this session explores the people, processes, and technology shaping financial close performance. Hear Angela Biermann share how her team reduced close time and gained more capacity for analysis and planning.
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AI is moving into finance workflows fast, but many teams still question accuracy, reliability, and oversight. When results impact financial reporting, trust becomes critical for adoption and daily use.
Accounting teams face real pressure to move faster without risking accuracy, compliance, or audit readiness. This session cuts through the hype and shows exactly where GenAI fits daily accounting work, and where human judgment still has to lead.
Most finance teams aren't stuck on AI adoption. They're stuck on using it well. This session covers where AI fits in day-to-day finance work, how to apply it without adding risk, and the practical steps to build confidence and expand your use over time.
Forecasting and budgeting still rely on manual work and late data. This session shows how AI helps finance teams identify patterns, test scenarios, and improve forecast timing while keeping human review at the center of decisions.
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Managing multiple entities creates real friction, from slow closes to inconsistent reporting. This on-demand session shows how finance teams move faster, reduce manual steps, and stay compliant across currencies, regions, and ownership structures.
When finance teams manage more entities, manual workflows slow the close, create intercompany confusion, and limit visibility. This webinar covers practical ways to handle consolidations, reporting, and compliance as the business grows.
Finance teams face real pressure: rising data volumes, manual workloads, and the constant need to guide growth while staying compliant. This on-demand webinar covers four habits that help finance teams move faster and make more confident decisions.
Watch this webinar on demand for best practices on acquisition-led growth, financial controls, operating standards, and multi-entity visibility. Hear what finance leaders can do before close to integrate new entities quickly.
Finance teams are under constant pressure to explain results, defend forecasts, and answer questions fast. This webinar shows how to build dashboards that give stakeholders context, clear trends, and the signals they need to act.
Manual AP quietly drains time, money, and control from your business. Disconnected systems, missed discounts, and slow closes hold your team back. Watch this on-demand session to see how AI-powered AP automation with embedded vendor payments helps.
Sage and SourceForge explore how AI helps finance teams automate manual work, close faster, and shift from reactive reporting to proactive decision-making.
Ed Kless and Bill Fuesz at Sage walk through 10 specific reasons QuickBooks holds growing businesses back. They cover integration gaps, tracking limitations, and the financial reporting shortfalls that get in the way when it's time to scale.
Aaron Harris, CTO at Sage, and Piers Tomlinson from FT Longitude break down what authentic AI means for finance. They cover continuous accounting, continuous assurance, and continuous insights, and how each one cuts cycles and speeds up decisions.
Blake Oliver, Stephan Kramer, and Jeremiah Edwards dig into where AI is actually landing in accounting and finance. They cover real-world applications, the challenges that come with them, and how the technology is reshaping roles and decisions.
Aaron Harris and Michael Smith share a practical, hype-free finance AI game plan for 2026. They break down where to start, what to trust, real use cases with clear guardrails, and the concrete next steps that actually deliver value this year.
