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AI-1 Grand Prix: Honoring Innovation in Accounting

The AI-1 Grand Prix, a groundbreaking contest designed to showcase the application of artificial intelligence within the accounting industry, has recently concluded its inaugural event. Organized by F&M Co., Ltd., based in Suita, Osaka, and spearheaded by the AI Research Group, this competition brought together a vibrant community of 859 member firms, all eager to demonstrate their innovative use of AI prompts in real-world applications.

What is AI-1 Grand Prix?

The AI-1 Grand Prix is a competitive forum for members of the AI Research Group, aimed at encouraging AI integration in office practices. This year’s first-round competition invited participants to submit prompts they effectively used in their operations. A remarkable total of 122 entries were received, and evaluation was conducted under the watchful eye of Shuhei Ohno, the General Director of the AI Research Group and a member of Seven Sense Tax Corporation.

The evaluation criteria included four key aspects: idea originality, practicality, productivity enhancement, and additional features, each scored out of 10, culminating in a maximum of 40 points. In addition to the top awards, the judges recognized exceptional entries with the “Special Judges' Award.”

Overview of the Contest

• - Name: 1st AI-1 Grand Prix
• - Organizer: AI Research Group (Operated by F&M Co., Ltd.)
• - Participants: 859 member firms of the AI Research Group
• - Submission Requirements: AI prompts actively utilized within member offices
• - Judging Panel: Shuhei Ohno (Seven Sense Tax Corporation, General Director of AI Research Group)
• - Evaluation Standards: Idea (10 points), Practicality (10 points), Productivity Enhancement (10 points), Bonus Features (10 points), totaling to 40 points.

Introduction of the Winners

The contest concluded with the announcement of the winners, showcasing a total of 14 firms.

• - Grand Prize Winner: 1 firm
• - Excellence Award: 3 firms
• - Special Judges' Award: 10 firms

Grand Prize Winner:

Firm: Kudankai Accountants
Prompt Name: Creation of Client-Specific Processing Manuals

This innovative prompt utilizes AI to engage in dialogue and gather necessary information for each client’s operational procedures and precautions, facilitating the auto-generation of handover manuals. This significantly reduces the transition costs during changes in personnel. The judges praised this entry as a model of AI utilization, noting its top-tier practicality and versatility, including compatibility with Notion and the capability to visualize changes over the current period.

Excellence Award Recipients:

• - Sorubisu Tax Corporation

Prompt Name: Tax Audit Simulation System
This tool automatically generates anticipated questions and answers, aiding in topic organization and staff preparation before audits.

• - Breda Tax Office

Prompt Name: Lead-kun
An AI-driven analysis of potential client inquiries, automatically creating optimal initial meeting materials and proposals.

• - Tigre Partners Tax Corporation

Prompt Name: AI Previous Fiscal Year Comparison Checker Version 1.0
This prompt automatically compares financial data from the previous and current fiscal years, providing reports that highlight anomalies and explain fluctuating factors.

Special Judges' Award Recipients:

Though not reaching the top prizes, these prompts exhibited notable creativity and practicality, earning recognition. Among them were:

• - “Safeguarding Confidential Information Award” - TFS International Tax Corporation for its Confidential Information Masking Prompt
• - “Relentless Business Improvement Award” - Sasaki Tax and Accounting Office for its Financial Analysis Report Creation Prompt
• - “Captivating Hearts with AI Award” - Yamata Accounting Corporation for Business Plan Creation for Startup Sustainability Grants
• - And more aimed at promoting practical application and innovative thinking in AI usage in the accounting sector.

About the AI Research Group

With Shuhei Ohno from Seven Sense Tax Corporation at the helm, the AI Research Group supports the integration of AI specifically tailored for the accounting industry. The group aims to keep pace with evolving AI trends, offering online seminars, training videos, and usable prompts, while fostering collaboration among members through an exchange of practical experiences.

As the group continues to expand its outreach to more accounting firms, it strives to invigorate not just the offices but also the small and medium-sized enterprises they serve, ultimately enhancing the appeal of the accounting profession as a whole.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the AI-1 Grand Prix or for more information about F&M Co., Ltd, please reach out to:

• - F&M Co., Ltd.

Department of Professional Consulting
TEL: 0120-917-145
Email: [email protected]
(Available 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Closed on weekends and holidays)

Company Overview

F&M Co., Ltd. is dedicated to providing support services that empower mid-sized and small businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs. By adhering to the philosophy of affordable quality services, the company addresses the complex challenges that arise in business environments. With an emphasis on enabling companies to realize their full potential, they strive for sustainable growth and an enriched society.

• - Company Name: F&M Co., Ltd.
• - Stock Code: 4771 (Tokyo Stock Exchange, Standard)
• - Representative Director: Ichiro Morinaka
• - Established: 1990
• - Capital: 9.8965 billion yen (as of December 2025)
• - Consolidated Revenue: 17.0637 billion yen (for the fiscal year ending March 2025)

For further details, please visit the corporate website or refer to investor relations.