Conrad Emmett, Author at IRIS

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The big budgeting question for MATS: should you centralise financial management?

Trust CFOs have one question they need to answer above all else: should they centralise all their financial operations or let schools control their own budgets? Get that question right, and you’re well on your way to a transparent system that helps leaders make fast, informed decisions and put resources…

Conrad Emmett | 3rd April 2025 | 5 min read
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What 130 education leaders said were the sector’s biggest problems

There’s no question: 2025 looks difficult for the education sector. But what specific challenges do schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) need to be ready for? To find out, we launched the IRIS Education Leaders’ Survey. It gathered insights from 130 senior leaders in state schools and trusts across England. Here…

Conrad Emmett | 2nd April 2025 | 3 min read
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Bigger, faster, stronger: how accountants can tackle 2025’s biggest challenges

For accountants, there’s no way around the challenges of 2025. The only way is through. So the question is how to tackle its headline issues – and harness technology – to make you bigger, faster, stronger, and more productive. In this blog, we look at the challenging landscape, technological advances,…

Conrad Emmett | 27th March 2025 | 6 min read
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INFOGRAPHIC – supporting our neurodiverse pupils

We created the infographic below to explore ways in which you can help neurodivergent pupils in your classroom. If you feel inspired, don’t forget to check out our webinar, Supporting neurodiversity in the classroom. Viewed live or on-demand, get the invaluable perspective of Felicea Jibson, Founder & CEO of PAGS.…

Conrad Emmett | 19th March 2025 | 1 min read
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Four ways IRIS Financials Advanced Reporting saves school finance managers hours of time

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve managed your school’s finances; maintaining visibility and control of your budget never feels easy. Thankfully, the newly launched IRIS Financials Advanced Reporting module is here to simplify oversight, save time, and assist stakeholders with data-driven decision-making. Here are four ways the new IRIS Financials…

Conrad Emmett | 14th March 2025 | 4 min read
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Education: why efficiency and sustainability are everything in 2025

John Murphy has spent the last ten years as CEO of one of the largest trusts in the UK and now works to support those in the same position across the country. In this article, he explains the pivotal roles of efficiency and sustainability in schools and MATs. Every leader…

Conrad Emmett | 17th February 2025 | 4 min read

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What do you need to be the CEO of a Multi Academy Trust?

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Data processing pitfalls: why accountancy firms should switch from manual to automatic

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FRS 102: What might change for revenue and leasing

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