Akasaka Tax Corporation
​Akasaka International Accounting  Co., Ltd.

For a company to overcome poor performance or financial shortages, it is crucial to identify its core issues and take appropriate measures at the right time. However, due to a lack of resources and experience-based know-how, relying solely on internal personnel often results in insufficient speed and quality, making it difficult to achieve concrete results. Recently, we see many cases of companies struggling with poor performance and lack of funds due to the COVID-19 pandemic

In recent years, discussions and initiatives regarding corporate governance reform aimed at enhancing corporate value have intensified in Japan. On the other hand, investigation reports on accounting fraud frequently cite the ineffective functioning of corporate governance as the root cause in most cases. We believe it is vital to continuously pursue corporate governance reform to ensure accurate financial reporting and overall compliance. Drawing on our extensive background

A Management Innovation Support Organization (Certified Support Organization) is a public support body certified by the government. It recognizes professionals with a high level of expertise and practical experience so that SMEs and small businesses can seek management advice with confidence. Our group is certified as a support organization and primarily provides the following services: 1. Support for formulating "Management Capability Improvement Plans" A "Management Capabil

The number of M&A deals is increasing due to business succession needs driven by aging management and population decline. While the number of M&A brokerage firms is growing to meet this demand, our group believes there is a scarcity of professionals providing appropriate services at reasonable fees. Focusing on mid-sized and smaller M&A transactions, our group provides comprehensive advisory services tailored to client needs at reasonable fees. This includes target selection,

The methods used in accounting fraud and other malfeasance are becoming more sophisticated each year, requiring diverse knowledge and experience to effectively address them. Leveraging our extensive experience across numerous industries and our track record in fraud investigations, our group deploys a dedicated investigation team centered around CPAs with substantial auditing backgrounds. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, ranging from implementing fraud prevention m

Due to criticisms of audit firms and systems triggered by accounting fraud scandals, audit procedures have become increasingly strict. Combined with newly introduced systems like J-SOX and quarterly reporting, the burden of handling audit firm requirements is higher than ever. Furthermore, audit firms are generally facing recruitment difficulties. We often hear that the time companies spend handling audits is increasing annually due to frequent changes in audit personnel or i

PPA stands for Purchase Price Allocation. It refers to the procedure of allocating the acquisition cost paid in an M&A transaction to the assets and liabilities of the acquired company. Assets and liabilities subject to PPA include not only those recorded on the balance sheet but also intangible assets such as trademarks and customer lists. Since the allocation amounts affect future depreciation and amortization expenses, it is critical to quickly reflect the PPA results in f

In the case of listed companies, although the market trading price is considered the fair market value, there are cases of disputes over stock prices. Also, compared to listed stocks, unlisted stocks lack transaction precedents, the reasons for acquisition and sale vary, and it is necessary to make various assumptions when evaluating them, requiring a high degree of professional judgment. Valuation of shares, etc., is required mainly in the following cases: ・Share transfer (M

Based on the interpretation of tax laws, responses to tax audits, and actual cases before the National Tax Appeals Tribunal and tax litigations, our group provides a second opinion service, in which we investigate the advantages and disadvantages of the company's current options, consider whether they are optimized, and report back to the client. We will provide services related to the optimization of various taxes, etc., after seeking the opinion of another tax accountant, w