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News Release from: IRIS Enterprise Software | Subject: IRIS Bookkeeping
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 June 2005
IRIS makes bookkeeping easy for small
businesses
IRIS has announced the launch of IRIS Bookkeeping, a solution designed for start-ups and small businesses which aims to make 'keeping the books' even easier.
IRIS Bookkeeping forms part of a family of new products, including payroll and HR, all written by IRIS in latest Microsoft.net technology and designed for both the SME single company and the bureau user IRIS bookkeeping integrates with the IRIS payroll system which is used by 25,000 small businesses in the UK, and allows data to be imported into the IRIS practice suite (specifically Accounts Production and Time and Fees) which is used by over 4,600 practices
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 14 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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They also dislike being pushed into paying for expensive upgrades.
Most suited to small owner managed businesses and start-ups; IRIS Bookkeeping has been designed to be so simple that it can be used without any previous experience.
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The aim is to make bookkeeping faster and more enjoyable for those used to traditional manual methods and on packages which are too complex for their needs.
Martin Leuw, Group Chief Executive IRIS, pictured, commented, "At IRIS, our motto is "We make it easy".
IRIS Bookkeeping provides small businesses with an out of the box solution and it is extremely simple to use".
"Users automatically receive the most up to date version of the software whenever enhancements are made, as part of their annual licence".
"This provides small business owners with peace of mind because their costs are controlled and they know that they will not have to purchase expensive upgrades whenever the developer brings out a new version".
IRIS Bookkeeping deals with the most important financial aspects of a business in a clear and easy to understand format.
The user interface is simple to navigate and is designed to be intuitive for users already familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
The software makes it simple to send reports to Microsoft Excel allowing further manipulation of data and increased flexibility for analysis.
Reports can also be exported in other file formats including pdfs.
Useful features such as a start up wizard steps the user through the process of inputting company data, automatically selecting the chart of accounts most suited to the type of business.
IRIS Bookkeeping has a strong feature set which belies its budget price.
The system costs GBP 139 (exclusive of VAT).
The package includes software updates, unlimited IRIS telephone support plus online help and a comprehensive user help facility that assists those new to the system get going quickly.
IRIS support is widely recognised as the best in the Industry.
New features include:.
* The ability to delete/edit transactions whilst maintaining a full audit trail.
* Simplification of the year-end routine.
* Repeat line function to speed up data entry.
* Date range printing of audit trails.
* Improved narrative function allowing narratives to be recorded on a line by line basis and to be recorded against journal line entries.
Simple process for period ends and increased reporting flexibility.
* Option to enter 'Opening Balances' when creating new records providing a quick and easy set up for new and migrating users.
* The code number for stock items has been increased to 30 digits.
IRIS is recognised as one of the largest and fastest growing independent business software providers in the UK, with a customer base of around 9,000 accountancy practices and 40,000 businesses.
The company is market leader in the accountancy practice market and its business software (Exchequer Enterprise; IRIS PAYE-Master; IRIS HR Manager) product range appeals to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to those employing several hundred staff.
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