IU Consulting Releases 3rd Edition of 'Business Succession Bible' for Tax Accountants in the AI Era

IU Consulting Group, which provides consulting services for SMEs and wealthy individuals based on its tax accountant corporation, has released the third edition of 'Organizational Restructuring and Holding Company Utilization for Business Succession' (published by Zeimu Keiri Kyokai). The book's first edition became a number one bestseller in Amazon's tax law category immediately after its release (as of October 2021) and was promptly reprinted.

To commemorate the book's publication, a special campaign is underway, offering the book as a gift to new members of 'IU Direct,' a platform (free registration) that strongly supports the consulting work of tax accountants and CPAs nationwide.

Evolving to Become the 'Tax Accountant of Choice' in the AI Era

In an age where AI can provide a certain level of answers, tax accountants who merely aggregate and report past figures are facing obsolescence. The value of an advisory tax accountant in the AI era is to walk alongside management and, at times, support their decisions. We believe they should be generalists who can handle not only tax advisory but also related fields like inheritance and business succession.

Especially now, in the 'Great Business Closure Era,' if tax accountants confine themselves to 'tax advisory,' it could lead to the loss of important clients and even shrink local employment and the future of the Japanese economy. We publish our practical know-how through books because our group has an unwavering vision to 'bring richness to Japan's future.' We aim to increase the number of consulting-capable tax accountants nationwide, fostering the growth of regional companies and revitalizing Japan as a whole.

Over 240 Pages! Updated with the Latest Tax Reforms

This third edition has been significantly expanded with new practical case studies and the latest data accumulated over the past few years, increasing the total page count to over 240.

- **Addresses Drastic Changes in Rental Real Estate Schemes under the '2026 Tax Reform'**: Reflects the review of valuation methods for rental real estate and fractional real estate products, effective January 1, 2027. - **Thorough Analysis of Latest High Court Rulings on 'General Clause 6'**: Explains the latest high court rulings of 2024 and 2025 (regarding M&A consideration, and the presence of tax avoidance acts/intentions) from a practitioner's perspective. - **Key Points on 'Internal Succession (MEBO),' a Trend Surpassing Family Succession**: Reflects the latest trends in non-family succession, explaining legal and tax risks in gradual stock succession, SPC schemes, and the use of classified shares with case studies.

[Free with Membership] 'IU Direct' Book Giveaway Campaign

- **Eligibility**: Tax accountants and CPAs who newly register for a free membership with 'IU Direct.' - **Benefit**: A free copy of the book 'Organizational Restructuring and Holding Company Utilization for Business Succession (3rd Edition)' will be mailed to you. - **Fees**: No registration or annual fees.

'IU Direct' offers numerous benefits to support your consulting capabilities, including free individual consultations based on over 7,500 cases, exclusive articles on the latest trends, and priority invitations to seminars.

[Free to Attend] A Defensive Strategy Seminar for Tax Accountants

This seminar will reveal practical methods to logically overturn the 'point-based' succession measures proposed by consulting firms and maximize the value and consulting fees of accounting firms through the 'comprehensive' business succession support they should provide.

- **Viewing Dates**: July 14, 2026 (Tue) 14:00~, August 18, 2026 (Tue) 14:00~ (Content is the same on both days, approx. 45 minutes each) - **Capacity**: Limited to the first 100 applicants - **Participation Bonus**: A free copy of our original 'Inheritance Guidebook' (54 pages).

About IU Consulting Group

The group's parent organization, IU Consulting Tax Corporation, has consistently specialized in the advanced fields of 'inheritance and business succession' since its founding. It has established a unique position in the industry as 'the professionals that other professionals rely on.'

- **Track Record**: Since its establishment, the group boasts a track record of over 7,500 cases (1,802 in 2025). In April 2024, it launched the 'Succession Advisory Department,' a specialized unit for business succession. - **Quality**: Through rigorous quality control, the group maintains a tax audit rate of less than 1% and a customer satisfaction rate of over 98%.

Group Overview - **Name**: IU Consulting Group - **Established**: April 1, 2015 (Founded April 1, 2013) - **Group Representatives**: Yu Iwanaga (Representative), Yuki Degawa (Co-representative) - **Offices**: 15 domestic, 1 overseas (Malaysia) - **Employees**: 222 (as of June 1, 2026)