Episode 12

IRIS Software's Play for Global Domination in Accounting

Episode 12. In today's news episode, we discuss "IRIS Software's Play for Global Domination in Accounting."

From the accountingTODAY site (link below)

IRIS Software, a U.K.-based provider of accounting software, has acquired AccountantsWorld, a longtime provider of accounting and payroll software and cloud-based services to accountants, based in Hauppauge, New York. The deal is part of IRIS’s goal of expanding its foothold in North America. Its brands include IRIS Star Practice Management, IRIS FMP, IRIS Innervision, Practice Engine, Doc.It (which it acquired in July 2021), PSI Payroll, Senta and Conarc.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

✓ what is behind the purchase of AccountantsWorld by IRIS Software and why it matters in North America

✓ how IRIS already have a significant UK presence and customer base with UK accounting firms as well as in HR and education

✓ the many significant brands and products currently serving accountants under the IRIS Software banner

✓ how IRIS Software are quickly becoming a major player and influencer in the accounting and fintech world

✓ why AccountantsWorld is a good fit for IRIS Software in the cloud accounting space

✓ the key takeaways of this purchase for accounting influencers and practitioners internationally

The original article in accountingTODAY is here:

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/iris-software-acquires-accountantsworld

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Rob Brown

Rob Brown is the founder and host of the Accounting Voices Podcast, the flagship solo show of the Accounting Voices Network. Each episode offers sharp analysis and commentary on the trends, ideas and people shaping the global accounting profession.

Through this Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob helps accounting firm leaders, decision makers and professionals stay relevant and make sense of disruption in areas like AI, automation, M&A, private equity and soft skills beyond the tech. His perspective blends clarity, insight and curiosity, making complex issues relevant and practical for professionals and decision makers across accounting and finance.

He also leads two monthly panel shows, Accounting M&A and Accounting AI, which bring together senior voices to explore consolidation, strategy and the impact of technology on firms and people.

Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and a TEDx speaker whose talk The Personal Brand of You has more than 400,000 views. Over his career he has hosted and moderated more than 1,000 conversations with accounting and fintech leaders worldwide.

Based in Nottingham UK, Rob is a stroke survivor living with epilepsy, a black belt in kickboxing, a decent chess player and an average player of four musical instruments.