4 Key Updates in the Sage 50 Accounts v32 Release

Sage has announced a major change to its update schedule for Sage 50 Accounts, moving from a single annual release to four updates per year. This new approach means users can benefit from more frequent improvements that address their needs and resolve issues faster.

The latest version, Sage 50 Accounts v32, is now available and packed with updates—including significant enhancements to the Copilot feature. With a mix of major and minor changes, it’s important to stay informed to make the most of what’s new.

Here are four key updates in the v32 release and how they can benefit your business:

1. Create Custom Reports with Sage Copilot

   Sage Copilot, the AI-powered assistant, now includes a powerful report creation feature. Users must now log in using their Sage ID rather than a standard login to access this tool.

   
   

   With “Report with Copilot,” you can generate custom reports using plain language. The system walks you through a series of simple prompts to tailor reports to your needs—such as filtering by transaction type, amount, or date.

   
   

   For example, you could ask Copilot to display all sales invoices over a specific amount within a certain timeframe, sorted by date and customer name. Reports can be reviewed immediately, edited using Sage Report Designer, or recreated with different filters.

   
   

   This added flexibility helps you access exactly the data you need—quickly and clearly.

   
   
2. Instantly Analyse Reports with Copilot

   The new Instant Report Analysis feature makes it easier to evaluate your business performance at a glance. You can now run instant analyses of your profit and loss, balance sheet, and more, directly from the Nominal Codes insights window.

   Options include:

   • Begin analysis
   • Analyse balance sheet
   • Analyse profit and loss
   
   

   Copilot provides in-depth insights into the strengths and weaknesses of your business, highlights unusual data—such as anomalies in nominal codes—and offers clear conclusions supported by relevant stats.

   
   

   These insights could help you uncover hidden opportunities and guide smarter decision-making for long-term growth.

   
   
3. Additional Copilot Improvements

   Sage has also rolled out a few smaller—but still useful—enhancements to Copilot in v32, including:

   • A revamped version of the transactional profit and loss (P&L) report, using daily data buckets for faster performance.
   • A redesign of the “Manage cloud connection” screen, switching from tiles to user-friendly radio buttons.

   These updates help streamline your workflow and improve accessibility across the platform.

   
   
4. Attach Files to More Transaction Types

   Sage 50 Accounts now allows users to add attachments to a wider variety of transaction types, including:

   • Customer activity
   • Bank payment
   • Cash register
   • Bank activity
   • Bank receipt
   • Customer batch invoice
   • Customer batch credit

   This added functionality helps you keep clearer, more organised records, save time, and reduce the risk of manual errors.