IRIS Keytime Downloads

We will update this post with the latest numbers as updates are released. The version numbers are accurate as of 23rd November 2023.

Note: To obtain the latest update, please refer to the download links table at the bottom of this article.

The current version numbers for our software are:

  • IRIS Keytime Accountants’ Suite – v23.3.95 released November 2023
  • Compac (Accounts Plus) – v63R released May 2022
  • Payroll – v23.1.30 released May 2023

Compac update v63R

From time to time, the taxonomies used to facilitate online submission of accounts to Companies House and HMRC are updated to reflect changes in legislation and accounting standards. This update upgrades the taxonomy and allows you
to continue on-line filing with both HMRC and Companies House.

  1. Close Compac if it is running.
  2. Download and run Compac update v63R
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions, clicking Next when prompted.
  4. Open Compac – v63R is displayed on screen.

Note: This update must be applied to all machines that run the Compac software.


IRIS Keytime Accountants’ Suite includes the following:

  • Accountants Production (including Charity accounts)
  • Corporation Tax
  • Personal Tax
  • Trust Tax
  • P11D
  • Practice Manager (contains VAT Filer for MTD and Company Secretarial)

How do I find my version number?
You can check your current version in each program by going to Help | About

How do I update my software?
To update, ensure you have a backup of all your Keytime data and close all Keytime programs. You can find instructions on how to backup your data in our Backup article: Backing up your Keytime data

The steps you need to take are:

  1. Ensure that all Keytime programs are closed.
  2. Download the update file via the link towards the bottom of this article.
  3. Run the update and follow the on-screen prompts.
  4. Restart your PC if prompted.

IRIS Keytime Accountants’ Suite download

Type Version Installed Download Details
Upgrade v23.3.84 Download and install v23.3.95 Release notes
Full install v23.2.43 Download and install v23.3.84 Release notes
Upgrade v23.2.42 Download and install v23.2.43 Release notes
Full install v23.1.197 Download and install v23.2.42 Release notes
Upgrade v23.1.170 Download and install v23.1.197 Release notes
Full install v22.3.54 Download and install v23.1.170 Release notes
Upgrade v22.3.37 Download and install v22.3.54 Release notes
Full install v22.2.69 Download and install v22.3.37 Release notes
Full install v22.1.239(a) Download and install v22.2.69 Release notes
Upgrade only v22.1.217 Download and install v22.1.239(a) Release notes
Full install v21.4.30 Download and install v22.1.217 Release notes
Full install v21.3.58 Download and install v21.4.30
Note: The 2022 Payroll is NOT included in this release.
The payroll download can be found at the bottom of this page.
Release notes
Full install v21.2.90 Download and install v21.3.58 Release notes
Full install v21.1.293 Download and install v21.2.90 Release notes
Upgrade only v21.1.253 Download and install v21.1.293 Release notes
Full install v20.3.135 Download and install v21.1.253 Release notes
Upgrade only v20.1.206 or above Download and install v20.3.135 Release notes
Full install v20.2.0 Download and install v20.3.80 Release notes
Upgrade only v20.1.206 Download and install v20.2.125 Release notes
Full install Spring 2020 release Download and install v20.1.206 Release notes

Payroll download

Download the payroll update – click here

Release notes – click here