Fast Accounting and Layers Consulting Sign Partnership Agreement

Fast Accounting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Keitaro Mori; hereinafter 'Fast Accounting'), which aims to realize the 'Accounting Singularity,' and Layers Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takashi Sugino; hereinafter 'Layers'), a consulting firm with high expertise originating from Japan, have signed a partnership agreement to solve challenges in the accounting field, including compliance with the new lease accounting standards applicable from the fiscal year beginning on or after April 1, 2027. Through this partnership, the two companies will build a support structure that combines Layers' meticulous implementation consulting with Fast Accounting's AI agent solutions specialized for the new lease accounting standards, for companies considering business reforms and system development associated with regulatory compliance. The new lease accounting standards scheduled for 2027 represent a significant regulatory change affecting not only accounting processes but also contract management, business processes, and systems. Layers has positioned compliance with these standards as a key theme in its accounting consulting services. Fast Accounting supports the efficiency and sophistication of accounting practices through its AI 'Deep Dean' and accounting AI agents. By combining their expertise, the two companies will provide one-stop support to customers struggling with the process of applying the new lease accounting standards.