Welcome to our new reality: it has been announced that the Financial Conduct Authority will oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML). This is the biggest shift in compliance in a generation. This will change the way AML is done every accounting firm in the UK. Although professional bodies have voiced concerns, we must accept that the decision … [Read more…]
A terrible chill hung in the air. As autumn evenings fall, the unexpected things that go bump in the night are on our minds. However, some of the scariest stories don’t come from haunted houses, but rather from workplaces. I’m talking about payroll horror stories! A simple mistake can have dire consequences, leaving you in … [Read more…]
Last month, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) entered a ‘ping pong’ phase, with MPs considering and voting on amendments to the bill in the House of Lords. The CIPD reported that some of the most significant amendments successfully passed by the opposition – the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats – included changes to key policies … [Read more…]
London, UK, October 16, 2025: Although four in five accountants (79%) identified Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment as their biggest compliance challenge, only 3% have fully prepared their clients for the mandatory change, according to a new poll from IRIS Software Group, the UK’s leading accounting technology provider*. With the April 2026 … [Read more…]
It’s fair to say that cloud technology has changed accounting. The question is how much? Anecdotally, it’s easy to see how this can positively impact day-to-day operations. However, this is important to do size every success if we want to understand return on investment (ROI). The first way is to calculate how much money you … [Read more…]
We’re here to answer, do people still read blogs? So, let’s get right to it. Do people still read blogs? Yes, people still read blogs today (in record numbers) and will almost certainly continue reading blogs for many years to come. In fact, an overwhelming 77% of Internet users report regularly reading blog posts according … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
Digital Tax Creation for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is almost here. For many accountants supporting self-employed clients or landlords, that means preparation time is running out. So, what should you know Now? We’ve put together a Q&A with all the answers. When does the MTD for ITSA apply to your clients? This … [Read more…]
Chances are you use Faster Payments in your personal life every day without realizing it. However, the story is different for businesses as Bacs payments have long been the standard. Want to learn more about Faster Checkouts and how Faster Checkouts can support your business? This blog will explain what Faster Checkouts are, clear up … [Read more…]
Stuck under a pile of HR admin? We can sympathize! Don’t be afraid, if you want a solution, you are in the right place. In this blog, I’ve discussed how HR self-service can empower workers and free up time for HR professionals, as well as highlighting some of the key points raised by our HR … [Read more…]