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IRIS partners, FreeAgent scoop ‘Software Package of the Year’ 2011

IRIS partners FreeAgent scoop ‘Software Package of the Year’ at the British Accountancy Awards 2011

IRIS partners FreeAgent Central, authors of FreeAgent Online Accounting and
IRIS OpenBooks (Accountant Edition), are celebrating today after winning ‘Software Package of the Year’ at the British Accountancy Awards last night.

FreeAgent scooped the award from six other competitors shortlisted in the category including rivals Xero and Mamut.  The judging panel commented "This is a comprehensive financial package complemented by the latest cloud technology. FreeAgent’s product shows continuing and adventurous innovation combined with a strong focus on supporting their customers."

FreeAgent also won ‘Vendor of the Year Award’ at the Software Satisfaction Awards in October. In total this is now the fourth award that FreeAgent has won over the last six months being a significant reinforcement of the product quality and commitment to the sector. IRIS OpenBooks is the accountant edition of FreeAgent which facilitates real time collaboration between the accountant and their client; a valuable proposition for accountants to provide real time access, advice and guidance to their small business clients without the need to send and receive files. 

Commenting on the win, Phill Robinson; CEO of IRIS Accountancy Solutions said: “It’s great to see FreeAgent receive this prestigious award. This recognises the hard work and commitment the FreeAgent team have delivered into their product and support. We are delighted to be working with FreeAgent via the IRIS OpenBooks product and we look forward to continued success together”.

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