Sage Intacct is best-in-class cloud accounting software offering robust reporting and dashboarding capabilities for mid-market organizations. As the first and only GAAP-compliant financial software endorsed by the AICPA, it’s an excellent option for companies hoping to drill deep into their data. Here’s what you need to know about the Sage Intacct implementation process. 

How Long Does a Sage Intacct Implementation Take?

In the past, implementing mid-market accounting or ERP software could take a while, averaging from 4–6 months. However, Sage Intacct’s cloud platform, paired with a proven implementation process, means businesses can get up and running much more quickly. 

While it is feasible to implement Sage Intacct in just two months, keep in mind that this best-case scenario requires collaboration, no delays, and good planning to ensure everything falls into place. Accounting for communication and similar variables, successful Sage Intacct implementations more often take around 90 days, or three months. 

It’s important to understand that the complexity of your business needs will impact the overall timeline. For example, Sage Intacct software features, integrations to other business systems, and custom development will all take additional time to integrate. A more in-depth implementation process may also increase the cost, so it’s best to determine exactly what you’ll need before you start. 

Another thing to consider is that implementation is a collaborative process, so success requires effort from your company and your implementation partner. Your team must be proactive in defining requirements, reviewing procedures, training, defining your chart of accounts, providing data, and testing. Your availability is yet another factor in the length of your implementation process. 

The Sage Intacct Implementation Process

What does the implementation process look like? Introducing new software to your business requires several key steps to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. As a Sage Intacct Premier Partner, Cargas has developed a tried-and-true, six-step process for a successful installation. 

The Big Picture

It takes plenty of time and resources to make software implementation go smoothly. Using our six-step process and remaining collaborative are the best ways to streamline the implementation and ensure the software will benefit your business as much as possible.