{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F09fb04b3-3310-4bf4-9906-df8a319d387e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"IRIS Software's Play for Global Domination in Accounting","description":"Episode 12. In today's news episode, we discuss \"IRIS Software's Play for Global Domination in Accounting.\"\n\nFrom the accountingTODAY site (link below)\n\nIRIS 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\u2019s 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.\n\nKey takeaways from this episode include:\n\n\u2713 what is behind the purchase of AccountantsWorld by IRIS Software and why it matters in North America\n\n\u2713 how IRIS already have a significant UK presence and customer base with UK accounting firms as well as in HR and education\n\n\u2713 the many significant brands and products currently serving accountants under the IRIS Software banner\n\n\u2713 how IRIS Software are quickly becoming a major player and influencer in the accounting and fintech world\n\n\u2713 why AccountantsWorld is a good fit for IRIS Software in the cloud accounting space\n\n\u2713 the key takeaways of this purchase for accounting influencers and practitioners internationally\n\nThe original article in accountingTODAY is here:\n\nhttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/iris-software-acquires-accountantsworld\n\nNOTE TO LISTENERS:\n\nThe Accounting Influencers Podcast is a daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays . On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.\n\nEvery Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.\n\nEvery Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. \n\nEvery Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up.\n\nFinally, every Saturday gives listeners a bonus episode which focuses on the buyers of accounting services - the clients themselves. In particular how they feel, react to and experience their interactions with accountants. That includes why they buy or don't buy, why they move or stay and why they think how they think about you, your firm, your prices and your offerings.\n\nMartin and Rob love to hear from the show's 18000+ unique listeners in 144 countries around the world. If you like the show, leave a review wherever you listen, and please recommend the show to your friends and colleagues.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9d535914-a47f-4cf1-b66f-5a8f6b29b08a/5p3Ol8XmdPpRiG2R1JbFzw8Z.jpg"}