Establishment of the Japan Foundation for Accounting Education & Learning
September 01, 2009
Japan Foundation for Accounting Education & Learning (hereafter the "Foundation"), was established, on July 6, 2009, with the object to develop human resources engaged in accountancy. The Foundation was established mainly by the CPA profession, with the cooperation of business and academic communities and other parties. The objectives of the Foundation include: firstly, to identify the needs in accounting education and training of those parties interested in accounting and auditing, including CPAs, successful candidates of the CPA examination, and other practitioners. Secondly, the Foundation’s objectives are to improve accounting and auditing expertise, special skills, and professional ethics through the development of educational materials and implementation of education and training. This will contribute to the development of individuals who can adequately exercise professional judgement in accounting and auditing.
The Foundation's specific plans are to provide professional accountancy education programs for successful candidates of the CPA examination, continuing professional education for CPAs, various educational training for those engaged in accounting and audit practice; as well as to develop educational training materials.