SoLabo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Koichi Tahara) will launch a financing education program titled "From Financing Basics to Practice: A 30-Minute Quick Seminar" in April 2026, co-hosted by Ryohei Oyabu (Fundraising Leader, former Japan Finance Corporation) and Ryosuke Ota (Fundraising Consultant, former Shinkin Bank), both members of the company's Entrepreneur Support Division. Primarily targeting new employees and junior staff at tax accountant firms and accounting offices — as well as those wishing to relearn their skills — the program is held every fourth Thursday of the month during a 30-minute lunch break in a fully live-streamed format, covering everything from the fundamentals of financing practice to advanced advisory client support.

Background of the Launch

For those starting a new career or newly joining a tax accountant firm or accounting office, financing practice is one of those areas where structured learning opportunities are scarce, forcing people to rely on fragmented knowledge or online information. It is not uncommon for staff to handle client consultations without sufficient knowledge. There is also a demand among more experienced professionals to revisit financing fundamentals. This seminar is designed as an accessible self-development venue where participants can join for just 30 minutes during lunch, deepening their knowledge through live Q&A sessions grounded in real-world information.

3 Key Highlights

[1] Learn from Both JFC and Shinkin Bank Perspectives Simultaneously

It is rare for instructors from both JFC and Shinkin Bank backgrounds to speak together in one session. They will compare and explain the differences in each institution's screening criteria in plain, real-world terms.

[2] Starting at the Beginning of the Fiscal Year — Perfect for New Employee Training and Refresher Learning

Starting in April when staff changeovers occur, the curriculum builds from foundational to advanced content over six months, catering broadly to both new employee development and knowledge consolidation for experienced staff.

[3] 30-Minute Lunch Format — Even Passive Listening Welcome

Held from 12:30 to 13:00 during lunch. Participants can join from their desks — even as background listening — allowing them to steadily build financing knowledge without interrupting their workday.

Program | April–September (Updates from October onward will be announced as available)

Time Schedule

[1] Lecture　10 min　　Key points of the topic, condensed

[2] Discussion　10 min　　Differing perspectives between JFC and Shinkin Bank

[3] Q&A　10 min　 Questions collected in advance from participants...

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