Introduction
Kanade Partnership was established in 2020 by six partners who had previously held partner positions for more than a decade at one of the Big 4 accounting firms. Since its founding, Kanade Partnership has provided high-quality audit services to both listed and private companies. As of August 31, 2024, the firm has successfully engaged in audit services for 26 listed companies. We believe that securing multiple audit engagements within such a short period is a testament to our credibility and strong recognition in the market.
In addition to audit services, we offer a diverse range of consulting services with a focus on financial accounting. These services include financial advisory, support for establishment of internal control system, assistance with IFRS or US GAAP implementation, and various other strategic solutions for medium-sized companies. The quality of our consulting services is supported by our extensive experience in the audit industry and our customer-oriented approach.
Furthermore, with the expansion of our client services, particularly in global engagements, we have recognized the need to enhance our global capacities. In response, we have hired several bilingual professionals to assist with global engagements. As of August 31, 2024 we have 11 Japanese-English bilinguals, one Japanese-Chinese bilingual and one Vietnamese-Japanese bilingual to support clients with global operations.
Our Commitments
1 – Focus on the medium market
We focus on companies in the medium market, including medium-sized companies, regional core companies, and growing companies. Understanding that the challenges these companies face differ from those of larger organizations, we always seek the best approach to assist our clients in the medium market.
2 – Highest priority on audit quality
We believe that the true value of an audit lies in the timely identification of significant accounting, disclosure, or control issues, and in the effective communication of those issues to management. We also assist our clients with remediation actions. Our commitment to our high-quality audit contributes to our clients’ growth, and, in turn, supports the development of local communities, society, and capital markets.
3 – Serve as valued professionals
Building strong connections with our clients is essential for accurately understanding their business circumstances and conditions. To achieve this, we aim to enhance our interpersonal skills and prioritize communication, ensuring we deliver true value as professionals.
4 – Pursue new IT technology and innovations
We recognize that modern corporate management increasingly demands a focus on digital transformation. We constantly update our IT knowledge and incorporate the latest technologies to better understand our clients’ progress in the digital landscape. Additionally, we continuously improve our audit processes and consulting skills by adapting to new IT innovations.
5 – Maintain a good work environment
We understand that good ethics are a fundamental part of our business. We constantly work to improve our professional knowledge, skills, and capabilities, while fostering mutual respect among professionals. We believe those factors are key to maintaining a positive work environment.
About Our Firm
| Firm Name |
Kanade Partnership |
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Foundation Date |
October 2020 | |
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Managing Partners |
Masashi Mizuno | Chief Executive Officer |
| Toru Igarashi | Chief Quality Control Officer | |
| Masanori Sugita | Chief Audit Officer | |
| Hiroaki Ishi | Chief Marketing Officer | |
| Matsuura Ryujin | Chief HR Officer | |
| Fujitaka Takamura | Chief Operating Officer | |
| Makoto Yabe | Chief Technology Officer | |
| Takashi Seto | Supervisory Officer | |
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Number of Partners |
CPAs Others |
14 1 |
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Number of Employees |
CPAs : IT specialists : Others： Total : |
80 6 37 123 |
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Number of Clients |
Listed company : Others : Total : |
26 44 70 |
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Location |
Headquarter：Toyo Buidling 1-2-10 Nihonbashi Chuo Tokyo 103-0027 Kanazawa / Shizuoka / Nagano / Niigata / Osaka / Toyama / Sapporo /Yokohama/Saitama |
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As of November 1, 2024