KPMG Launches Tax AI Accelerator Program as Sage and Datarails Expand AI-Driven Accounting Tools

KPMG has introduced a new Tax AI Accelerator program designed to help corporate tax departments integrate generative AI into their daily operations through a secure sandbox environment. This launch coincides with significant AI updates from Sage for its X3 ERP platform and a new contract management solution from Datarails aimed at enhancing financial visibility. These developments reflect a broader trend of embedding artificial intelligence into core accounting workflows to improve efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making across the sector.

KPMG’s Tax AI Accelerator program provides participating organizations with a custom deployment of the Digital Gateway platform, which is built on Microsoft Azure OpenAI. This initiative offers tax teams a private "sandbox" to experiment with AI tools and test use cases against real-world compliance challenges without risking sensitive data. The program includes hands-on training in prompt engineering and persona development, utilizing KPMG’s "Think, Prompt, Check" framework. Participants also gain access to CPE-eligible workshops and sessions focused on fostering a culture of innovation and long-term AI deployment strategies.

In the ERP space, Sage has rolled out several AI-driven enhancements for Sage X3, focusing on accounts payable automation and business reporting. The new features include AI-driven document capture and vendor matching, as well as Sage Business Reporting, which provides AI-assisted insights for more informed decision-making. Additionally, Sage introduced a Sales Intelligence Agent to alert teams to supply chain risks like delayed shipments or declining demand. The Sage X3 Builder has also been updated with AI capabilities to help partners and customers customize the software more effectively.

Datarails has expanded its corporate accounting platform with the debut of Spend Control, an ERP-integrated solution for managing vendor contracts and subscriptions. The tool features an AI agent that automatically reviews contract terms, benchmarks market alternatives, and drafts optimized renewal requests. Meanwhile, in the professional development and M&A space, MyCPE One launched a personalized learning and development platform for CPA firms, and AI-driven FP&A provider Vena announced its acquisition of Acterys. This acquisition aims to integrate Power BI-based operational planning and application development directly into Vena’s ecosystem.