Illuminating a World Riddled with Fraud: 'Audit Communication Course' ZOOM Online LIVE Seminar Recruitment on Thursday, June 18, 2026 – The World's First Long-Running Course Developed by Tomonori Tomura [Japan Management Research Institute LLC]

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May 8, 2026

Japan Management Research Institute LLC

We sincerely pray for the safety, health, and recovery of all those affected by earthquakes, floods, various disasters, wars, and sexual violence in various parts of Japan and overseas, and for the repose of the souls of those who, to our deep regret, have passed on to heaven.

We are pleased to announce that recruitment for the 'Audit Communication Course,' developed and provided by Tomonori Tomura, our chairman and former UN expert, as the world's first from Japan, has commenced as follows:

[Tomura's Audit Series ① 'Audit Communication Course']

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Format: ZOOM Online LIVE Seminar

Organizer: Japan Management Association (Tokyo Headquarters, Planning and Training Group)

Lecturer: Tomonori Tomura, Chairman, Japan Management Research Institute LLC (Tomonori Tomura's profile: https://www.jmri.co.jp/tomura.html)

Pamphlet: https://www.jmri.co.jp/KansaCom.2026.June.18.Tomura.pdf

Details and Application: https://noma.manaable.com/login/2b017f37-4fb0-441d-ad4a-9cf864e7abb4/detail

[Seminar Purpose]

For those involved in auditing, or those responsible for promoting internal control and risk management, it can be very painful and affect the effectiveness of audits when on-site personnel react negatively or cause obstacles due to a lack of understanding of the importance and significance of these activities.

Unless on-site personnel are involved and their participation is enhanced through convincing feedback and guidance, voluntary and proactive transformation will not occur on-site.

Therefore, it is crucial to handle audits and risk management measures that satisfy the other party through smoother, empathetic communication.

In this course, we will provide specific countermeasures for 'communication risks in auditing' as essential skills and know-how for practical auditing, internal control, and risk management.

We will explain 'audit communication techniques' for effective audits, based on the concerns and actual cases of many people.

[Learning Targets]

① Acquire hints for audit activities that grasp the key points for improving the effectiveness of audits and internal controls.

② Learn how to 'open the door to the other person's heart' to access the truth, psychology, and reality through 'empathetic auditing.'

③ Transition from audits that appear difficult and clever to 'soft audits that grasp the essence by breaking it down.'

Tomonori Tomura, Chairman, Japan Management Research Institute LLC

[From the Lecturer]

We will deliver comprehensive skill improvement and essential understanding for auditors, incorporating 'audit updates' based on timely current events, focusing on necessary points for auditing such as business and human rights, ESG, and non-financial/sustainability perspectives, which are always well-received.

Seminar details and application: https://noma.manaable.com/login/2b017f37-4fb0-441d-ad4a-9cf864e7abb4/detail

This concludes the release.

Contact for inquiries regarding this release:

Japan Management Research Institute LLC

Chairman Tomonori Tomura

Japan Post Business Digital Address (7 digits of address information): 3G4-6860

Phone: 050-3196-4513 (Our call center: automated voice response system + operator)

Website: https://www.jmri.co.jp/

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