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F&M Company Recognizes Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2025

F&M Company, based in Suita, Osaka, recently held its annual conference, the "Forum 2025," on September 3 and September 9, where they celebrated the achievements of accounting firms across the nation. With over 1,700 member firms, this year’s event highlighted the Top 100 Accounting Firms that have excelled in providing value-added support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

What is the Top 100 Accounting Firms Award?

The Top 100 accolade stands as the highest honor within the governance structure of the Council for Promoting Support for Management Innovation Institutions. It evaluates participating firms based on their exceptional value-added support services. The award acknowledges firms that have shown outstanding results in areas such as subsidy assistance, loan support, liquidity management, and the effective utilization of favorable tax systems.

Every year, firms that demonstrate excellence in solving client management challenges and fostering business growth are recognized during the forum. This is an essential event for enhancing the capabilities of small businesses across Japan, thereby contributing to the overall economy.

Hall of Fame Accounting Firms

An additional honor designated as the “Hall of Fame” is awarded to those firms that have maintained their position in the Top 100 for five consecutive years. This prestigious acknowledgement celebrates firms that have shown sustained excellence in value-added support, making significant contributions to addressing management issues faced by SMEs.

2025 Top 100 Awardees

The list of award recipients features firms from various prefectures, many of which received the honor for the first time. Here are some notable mentions:

• - Hokkaido: Asuka Tax Corporation (First-time recipient)
• - Tokyo: Numerous firms also shone brightly, such as Hanawa CPA Office and Matsumoto Tax Accounting Office, some of which have multiple award counts under their belt.
• - Firms from Osaka and Tochigi are also represented with several institutes being awarded this year.

In a proud achievement, 20 firms received the award for the first time, bringing fresh talent into the fold.

Complete List of 2025 Top 100 Accounting Firms

• - Tokyo: Hanawa CPA Office, Matsumoto Tax Accounting Office
• - Kanagawa: Bay Hills Tax Corporation
• - Osaka: Ogi-do Accounting Firm, MGS Tax Corporation
• - More firms from across 47 other prefectures were recognized for their contributions.

Hall of Fame Recognized Firms for 2025

The Hall of Fame celebrated 17 distinguished firms that have consistently performed over the years. This includes significant contributors from Kyoto and Fukuoka, recognized for their consistent excellence in the accounting profession.

About the Council for Promoting Support for Management Innovation Institutions

The Council’s primary mission is to provide essential support tailored for accounting firms operating under the auspices of the "Small Business Management Capability Strengthening Support Act." Through training sessions and comprehensive resources, they empower these firms to help SMEs thrive. F&M aspires to enhance the appeal of the accounting industry by delivering premium services that foster growth for SMEs.

This event serves as a critical touchpoint for industry players, motivating them to continue their participation and contribution to the sector's growth, thus ideally inspiring a more vibrant environment for accounting firms in Japan.

For more information about the achievements and recognition of firms, visit F&M’s official website: F&M Company.