ADVISORY
Our firm started its journey in December 2000.
As professionals specializing in accounting and taxation, we have earned the trust of our clients by fostering strong partnerships through effective communication.
In today's world, we face dramatic economic changes driven by globalization, as well as evolving accounting, tax, and legal landscapes.
We are committed to continuously developing ourselves and creating new value in collaboration with our clients.
Yoshiki Watanabe
President and CEO
CPA
Who We Are
Our firm is an M&A advisory company comprised of diverse talent, including professionals from major domestic and foreign investment banks, Big Four financial advisory services, as well as certified public accountants and tax consultants from leading audit firms.
Our team of experienced professionals offers complete support for successful M&A activities.
We assist with everything from developing strategies and generating deals to providing execution support, corporate valuation, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
We are also uniquely positioned to leverage the global network of Crowe.
Company Profile
About Us
- President and CEO : Yoshiki Watanabe CPTA, CPA
- Incorporation Date : December 2000
- Staff Count : 30 Persons
History
August 2012 Osaka Office Opened
October 2017 Joined Crowe Global
June 2023 Relocated to Kioi Tower
Our Locations
Tokyo Office
Tokyo office
Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, Kioi Tower 13F,
1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
102-0094, Japan
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TEL: +81-3-5213-0701
FAX: +81-3-5210-6701
Osaka Office
Osaka Office
Shinkawaramachi Building 7F,
2-4-7 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka-shi, Osaka
541-0048, Japan
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TEL: +81-6-6204-4887
FAX: +81-6-6227-6888
Located near “Honmachi” subway station (Midousuji Line)
Our Services
- Corporate Finance M&A Advisory (mainly in-out transaction)
- Valuation
- Due Diligence
- Organizational and Corporate Restructuring
- HR Consulting
- IPO Support
- Financial Reporting Support for Foreign-affiliated Companies in Japan
- Overseas Expansion Support
One-stop Services in the execution of M&As
We provide accurate, consistent and seamless professional services in the M&A process of planning, origination, execution, and PMI.
Our Strength
1. M&A Financial Advisory Services for Mid-sized and Small Enterprises
- Implementation of a wide range of transactions utilizing information from our networks, as well as major banks, semi-governmental financial institutions (such as Norinchukin Bank and Shoko Chukin Bank), regional banks, and private equity funds.
- Due diligence and valuation (evaluation of stock and business value)
- IPO consulting, corporate restructuring consulting, organizational restructuring consulting, and HR consulting.
2. Development of transactions utilizing Crowe Global Network
Leveraging the extensive experience and relationships of one of the top 10 largest international accounting firm networks to facilitate transactions.
Examples of strong areas of expertise include:
Food & Beverage / Chemicals / Pulp & Paper / Packaging / Machinery / Electronic Components / Retail / Restaurants / Construction Materials / Consumer Products / IT / Education.
- Focusing on Asian companies to create business opportunities.
- A team of specialists with rich knowledge in Asia and Oceania, covering:
Halal certification / Strategic withdrawal from the Chinese market / Foreign investment restrictions (negative sectors) / Indian taxation system
- Support for overseas investors.
3. Registered advisory firm with the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency
The registration system for M&A support organizations was established by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency to create a foundation that allows small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in M&A with confidence.
Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd. has been registered in the "List of Financial Advisors and Intermediaries" under the registration system for M&A support organizations established by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency.
Yoshiki Watanabe
Yoshiki Watanabe
Chief Executive Officer
CPA, Certified Public Accountant
CPTA, Certified Public Tax Accountant
Oct. 1989 - Joined Chuo Audit Corporation (currently EY ShinNihon LLC)
Feb. 1993 - Registered as a Certified Public Accountant
Jan. 1997 - Established Watanabe Yoshiki Certified Public Accountant Office (currently Watanabe Yoshiki Tax Corporation)
Apr. 1999 - Appointed Managing Partner of the Establishment of Yusei Audit Corporation
Dec. 2000 - Established Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd. appointed Representative Director
Jul. 2013 - Director of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Jul 2016 - Appointed Executive Director (Tax Affairs) of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Our People
Kazuhiro Nagai
Director General Manager
CPA, Certified Public Accountant
Apr. 1994 - Joined Nissho Iwai Corporation (currently Sojitz Corporation)
Oct. 2004 - Joined Sanyu BDO Consulting Co., Ltd.
2008 - Joined Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd.
2011 - Appointed Director of Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd.
Yuya Yamahara
Director
CPTA, Certified Public Tax Accountant
Apr. 2006 - Joined Daikyo Inc.
Jul. 2008 - Joined Hayase Tax Accountant Office
2009 - Joined Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd.
2023 - Appointed Director of Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd.
Nobuhiro Okajima
Global Corporate Advisory Manager
CPA, Certified Public Accountant
Oct. 2003 - Joined Yusei Audit Corporation (now Taiyo Audit Corporation)
Oct. 2007 - Joined SCS International Accounting Office, Singapore Office
Oct. 2008 - Joined SCS International Consulting, Malaysia Office Partner
Aug. 2010 - Joined SCS-Invictus International Consulting Holdings, Malaysia Partner
Sep. 2013 - Joined SCS International Limited Audit Corporation Partner
Dec. 2022 - Integria Management Services Corporation, President (current)
Dec. 2024 - Joined Capital Strategy Consulting Corporation
Yoshiyuki Numano
Senior Advisor
CMA, Chartered Member Analyst of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan
Apr. 1988 - Joined Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Apr. 2007 - Managing Director and Co-Head of European Investment Banking Division of Nomura International plc., UK
Mar. 2010 - General Manager and Head of Industrial Strategy & Development Department of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Apr. 2012 - General Manager and Head of ASEAN Department of Nomura Holdings, Inc.
Apr. 2013 - Senior Managing Executive Officer of Frontier Management, Inc.
Mar. 2017 - Outside Director of Renewable Japan Co., Ltd. (current)
Mar. 2019 - Representative Director & CEO of Toranomon Corporate Information Co., Ltd. (current)
Apr. 2019 - Senior Advisor at Growing Partners Inc.
Jan. 2024 - Senior Advisor of Capital Strategy Consulting Co., Ltd. (current)
Our Group
Our Collaboration
We collaborate and work together with our group companies of Crowe Watanabe which are responsible for tax accounting and digital transformation.
Crowe Global
Crowe Global is one of the top 10 global accounting networks, with over 200 independent accounting and advisory member firms across 800 locations in 150 countries worldwide.
Our team of experts, including Japanese professionals supports companies engaged in global expansion.
Global & Asia Pacific Network
Crowe Global is one of the top 10 global accounting networks, with over 200 independent accounting and advisory member firms across 800 locations in 150 countries worldwide.
Our team of experts, including Japanese professionals supports companies engaged in global expansion.
Global Network
Head Quarters New York, USAHead of Americas Buenos Aires, Argentina
Head of EMEA London, UKHead of Asia Pacific Melbourne, Australia
Careers at CSC
At Capital Strategy Consulting, we are looking for bilingual (Japanese and English) professionals who share our values, maintain strong relationships, and bring ideas to the table.
Please inquire about the recruitment status through the Contact Form