IRIS Software Group Launches IRIS Enterprise Management Core to Transform Practice Management for Mid-Size CPA Firms

London, UK, October 6, 2025: IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global accounting software provider with more than 45 years of industry expertise, today announced the launch of IRIS Firm Management Core (IFM Core): a simplified, preconfigured version of its proven enterprise-grade IRIS Firm Management (IFM) platform. Designed specifically for mid-market CPA firms across the US, IFM Core provides enterprise-level practice management capabilities without the enterprise hassle — enabling firms to be fully operational in just two to three weeks.

“CPA firms are under intense pressure to modernize while still meeting client demands and compliance requirements,” said Jim Dunham, President and General Manager, Americas of IRIS Software Group. “The reality is that companies don’t have time to wait — they have 90 days to prepare before the busy tax season. With IFM Core, companies no longer have to choose between speed and sophistication. We’ve distilled our decades of enterprise expertise into a solution that’s quick to deploy, robust enough to scale with growth, and flexible enough to meet today’s enterprise conditions.”

IFM Core equips companies with the critical practice management capabilities they need to simplify operations and unlock growth, including integrated time tracking, billing, financial management, and compliance tools.

Unlike traditional practice management solutions that burden companies with lengthy implementations, rigid systems, or surface-level functionality, IFM Core is designed to deliver real business benefits, including:

• Fast ROI: Companies can be operational in just 2-3 weeks and deliver measurable benefits within the first 30-60 days of implementation.

• Measurable growth: IFM Core can scale with enterprise complexity, avoiding costly system replacements while maximizing enterprise growth opportunities.

• Deeper insight: Enterprise-level visibility and KPIs empower leaders to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

• Connected ecosystem: Best-in-class integration with Microsoft Business Central and Apxium gives companies flexibility without being tied to vendors.

IRIS’ deep foundations in the accountancy sector, built over four decades, have made the company a trusted technology partner to more than 20,000 accountancy firms in the UK. This deep domain expertise, combined with insights from supporting companies through countless regulatory changes and market shifts, has directly informed the development of IFM Core for the US market.

For years, mid-sized practices were caught between outdated legacy systems and universal software that failed to keep up with growth. Vendors often prioritize small companies with lightweight equipment or large companies with expensive and complex solutions. IFM Core changes that equation by giving mid-sized practices the same operational depth and enterprise-level functionality as their larger counterparts — but in a package that is right-sized, faster to adopt, and easier to manage.

“Over the last 45 years, we’ve learned that success for accounting firms isn’t just about technology — it’s about truly understanding their pressures, workflows and growth paths,” Dunham added. “With IFM Core, we build on that experience to deliver the right mix of enterprise-level innovation and efficiency without the complexity of enterprise-scale deployment.”

CPA firms looking to simplify their practice management ahead of tax season can learn implementation strategies and best practices in the IRIS ‘Get Ready for Tax Season in a Few Weeks’ webinar on October 8. Learn more and register here.

To learn more about IRIS Software Group and how IFM Core can transform your company, please visit our website here.

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About IRIS Software Group
IRIS Software Group is a global provider of mission-critical software and one of the UK’s largest privately owned software companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organizations, and accounting companies that take the pain out of processes and allow professionals to focus on the work they love. By simplifying, automating and providing insight into everyday mission critical tasks for organizations of all shapes and sizes, IRIS ensures customers can look forward to them with certainty and confidence.

IRIS is the largest third party online reporter working within the UK Government. Ninety-three of the UK’s top 100 accountancy firms use IRIS software. One in six of the UK workforce is paid through IRIS’ payroll offering, and globally, six million employees receive their payslips through IRIS software every month. More than 850,000 employees in the UK are managed by IRIS HR solutions. More than 12,000 schools and colleges in England use IRIS, with four million parents and carers using the IRIS app to connect with their children’s schools; 300 million messages are sent between schools and parents every year, and more than £15 million of transactional payments are processed every month. IRIS is certified as a Great Place to Work® and recognized as one of The Times’ Top 50 Companies for Gender Equality in 2023. IRIS is also recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Well-Being, one of the Best Workplaces in Technology, and one of the Best Workplaces for Women. Follow IRIS on Facebook, TwitterInstagram and LinkedIn. Further information regarding the award-winning software solution can be found here.

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