
Course Title: Preview Course: Japanese Accounting Basics for Non-Japanese
¥32,999
Course Code: BFA104-S
Course Period: 2025/9/27-10/25
Day: Sat
Time: 10:00-11:50
Hours: 10
Sessions: 5
Instructional Language: English
English Proficiency Level: Advanced
Location: Online (Zoom)
Course Description: This intensive, English-medium course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese accounting and tax systems, ideal for professionals and learners looking to enhance their understanding in a global context. Students will explore key legal frameworks and practical applications of corporate accounting and taxation in Japan, with a clear, comparative perspective on how these systems differ from those in the United States. Whether you’re new to the field or seeking to expand your cross-border business knowledge, this course provides valuable insights delivered in accessible English.
Learning Objectives:
・Develop a solid understanding of accounting concepts, methods, and rules specific to Japanese accounting.
・Gain a thorough understanding of Japanese taxation.
・Learn to interpret the financial statements of well-known Japanese companies.
Who should take this course: Non‐Japanese employees who work for a Japanese company or a foreign company operating in Japan.
Textbook: No required textbook
Instructor: May May Ho
Instructor Biography: May May Ho qualified as a Fellow Chartered Accountant (""FCA"") under the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in 2007 after training with Ernst and Young in London. She is a UK and Singapore Chartered Accountant and holds an MSc in International Business from the University of Lancaster, UK. She has experience in financial auditing at Ernst and Young before moving on to regulatory reporting at Merrill Lynch and later the Royal Bank of Scotland. Since 2011 she has embarked on an academic and writing career drawing on her experiences and expertise. Away from work May May enjoys fashion and travelling.