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                                  EXHIBIT 23.2

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

       We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 pertaining to the Hyperion Software Corporation 1991 Stock
Plan, of our report dated July 20, 1995, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Hyperion Software Corporation (formerly
IMRS, Inc.) included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June
30, 1995 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                       /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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                                           ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Stamford, Connecticut
December 15, 1995