The forthcoming report titled "Management White Paper by the Council for Promoting Management Innovation Support Institutions" will be a landmark achievement in the accounting industry. Scheduled for release in October 2025, this report compiles and analyzes management data from more than 1,700 accounting firms across Japan, offering unprecedented insights into the current state of the sector.
Background and Purpose
The accounting industry is facing multiple challenges, including an aging workforce, a shortage of skilled personnel, the need for operational efficiency, and the push for digital transformation (DX). In light of these issues, the purpose of this white paper project is to provide individual firms with reliable benchmarks and success patterns to navigate these challenges effectively. By visualizing crucial indicators such as revenue structure, productivity, staffing strategies, and the status of DX initiatives over the past three years, this comprehensive report aims to become a practical manual for managing firms successfully.
Key Contents of the Report
The white paper will include the following significant data points:
- - Revenue Structure and Trends: An analysis of the changes in revenue ratios across various divisions, including tax advisory, added value services, and inheritance business succession.
- - Productivity Indicators: Insights into revenue per employee, labor productivity, and the correlation with overtime hours.
- - Talent Trends: Trends in hiring and turnover rates, salary levels, and the return on investment (ROI) for recruitment costs.
- - DX Implementation Status: A look into the adoption rates and effectiveness of tools such as cloud accounting, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- - Client Analysis: Trends in acquiring and terminating both corporate and individual clients.
Release Information
- - Release Date: October 2025
- - Distribution: The report will be distributed as a PDF on a members-only website and will also be accompanied by an online seminar.
About the Council for Promoting Management Innovation Support Institutions
Managed by F&M CO., LTD., this council encompasses 1,714 accounting and certified public accountant firms as of the end of March 2025. Their ongoing mission is to extend services to an increasing number of accountants and firms, thereby invigorating small and medium-sized enterprises across Japan and promoting the attractiveness of the accounting industry.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this report, interested parties can reach out to:
Management White Paper Project Team
Phone: 0120-917-145
Email:
[email protected]
Hours: 10:00–12:00 / 13:00–17:00 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
Company Overview
Company Name: F&M CO., LTD.
Ticker Symbol: 4771 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard)
CEO: Ichiro Morinaka
Established: 1990
Capital: 9.8965 billion yen (as of March 2025)
Consolidated Revenue: 17.0637 billion yen (for the fiscal year ending March 2025)
Services Offered: Accounting services for sole proprietors and small businesses, management support services for medium-sized enterprises, financial assistance, services for accounting firms, assistance for labor and social security attorney offices, ISO and PMark certification support, computer classes, and HR cloud software.
F&M continues to strengthen its position in the accounting landscape while aiming for a more vibrant and robust sector for all accounting professionals.
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