Tax Accountant and Tax Accountant Office Community "AI Research Group" Surpasses 1,000 Member Offices

F&M Corporation (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture; President and CEO: Ichiro Morinaka), which operates the community "AI Research Group" for tax accountants and tax accountant offices, is pleased to announce that it has surpassed 1,000 member offices.

The AI Research Group has grown rapidly since its establishment in December 2024, driven by the need for improved operational efficiency and value creation in tax accountant offices. As the largest generative AI community in the industry, it promotes practical reforms for tax accountants and certified public accountants through events and research activities.

What is the AI Research Group?

The AI Research Group is a nationwide community that researches and practices the application of generative AI specifically for the accounting industry, with Shuhei Ohno of Seven Sense Tax Accountants Corporation serving as the General Director.

In addition to online salons, learning videos, and prompt provision, it accumulates practical knowledge applicable in the field through member interaction and sharing of practical case studies.

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Growing Interest in Generative AI Utilization in the Accounting Industry

In recent years, the emergence of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has raised expectations for operational efficiency and the provision of new services.

On the other hand, many voices are heard expressing concerns such as:

- Not knowing where to start

- Anxiety about information leakage risks

- Wanting to know actual use cases

The AI Research Group addresses these challenges by sharing AI utilization know-how and providing practical support specifically for tax accountant offices.

Main Services Provided by the AI Research Group

The AI Research Group offers the following services:

- "Online Salon": Provides practical know-how and the latest information on AI utilization that can be participated in according to skill level, from beginners to advanced users.

- "Prompts" that can be used immediately in tax accountant offices *Currently offering approximately 500 types*

- AI Utilization Contest "AI-1 Grand Prix"

- E-learning service that allows even generative AI beginners to become "AI personnel" in two weeks.

- "Video Content" that can be selected and learned according to desired themes and challenges.

- Networking events with General Director Ohno and member offices.

In this way, we are creating an environment where members can learn according to their respective levels.

[New Course Launched] Practical Course to Learn the Popular "Claude Code" Begins

Generative AI is no longer just about "using" it, but about "mastering" it.

The AI Research Group has now launched the highly anticipated "Claude Code Course."

This course is structured to systematically learn everything from basic operations of Claude Code to its application in practice, and is packed with concrete examples that are practically useful in tax accountant offices. The goal is to acquire skills that directly lead to business improvement, moving beyond the "haphazard use" of AI tools.

We will continue to expand our practical and specialized content by further developing the know-how cultivated in our previous AI utilization courses. We aim to contribute to the DX promotion of the accounting industry by fostering personnel who can "master" AI.

*This course can be accessed as an on-demand training with unlimited viewing for AI Research Group member offices.

Future Outlook

With the philosophy of "not making AI exclusive to a select few," the AI Research Group will continue to aim for an improvement in AI utilization levels across the entire accounting industry.

We will contribute to enhancing the productivity of tax accountant offices and strengthening value-added support through the enrichment of beginner education, sharing of practical case studies, and research into the latest technologies.

Contact Information for Inquiries

F&M Corporation

Professional Services Consulting Division

TEL: 0120-917-145 mail: info@fm-oneconnect.jp

(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

【Company Introduction】

F&M Corporation is a company that provides support services to assist the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors. Based on the "Philosophy of Water for Services," we provide low-cost, high-quality services to solve management challenges in an increasingly complex environment. We also aim to create a society where companies can fully demonstrate their inherent capabilities, leading to sustainable growth and a sense of prosperity.

【Company Overview】

Company Name: F&M Corporation (English Name: F&M Co., Ltd.F&M CO., LTD.)

Stock Code: 4771 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard)

Representative: President and CEO Ichiro Morinaka

Established: 1990 (Heisei 2)

Capital: 989,650,000 yen (as of the end of March 2026)

Consolidated Sales: 20,807,670,000 yen (Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, Consolidated)

Business Activities: Accounting services for sole proprietors and small businesses

Administrative department support services for small and medium-sized enterprises (F&M Club)

Financial and subsidy support services for small and medium-sized enterprises

Lecturer dispatch training services

Support services for tax accountant offices (Management Innovation Support Organization Promotion Council / TaxHouse)

Support services for social insurance労務士 offices (SR STATION)

ISO/P Mark certification acquisition support services

Computer classes

Ala carte HR and labor cloud software "Office Station"

Management Innovation Support Organization related business

Offices: Osaka Headquarters, Tokyo Headquarters, Nagoya Branch, Fukuoka Branch, Sendai Branch, Sapporo Branch, Okinawa Branch

Number of Employees: 990 (as of the end of March 2026, Consolidated)

URL: https://www.fmltd.co.jp/