Naoshi Ogasawara
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer, Avantia GP
Message
Ever pondered the purpose of our existence? I'm convinced it's all about contributing to society and our communities. Taking responsibility based on our beliefs is key to this journey. As a dedicated Certified Public Accountant, I take immense pride in playing my part in fulfilling this social role. I firmly believe that through our collective efforts, we can make meaningful contributions to society. Even if some dreams seem elusive, I've got a laundry list of goals – from delving into the public sector to making a positive mark on the global economy. My vision involves crafting a professional firm that's not just about business but is dedicated to contributing to society, a place where dreams morph into reality.
Career
Naoshi Ogasawara is originally from Tochigi Prefecture.He graduated from Hitotsubashi University with a bachelor's degree in economics.
After passing the Certified Public Accountant examination, he worked for Mizuho Bank and later joined Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC where he served as senior partner.
In 2008, he was appointed as the Chairman of Avantia GP.Despite being the Chairman, he actively contributes to the execution of the firm’s daily operations.
Outside Avantia GP, he works in multiple fields, from conducting seminars to writing articles.Currently, he is external director at Topre Corporation, audit and supervisory board member at TSUZUKI DENKI CO., LTD.,auditor of the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education, auditor of SKS, and auditor of the Japan Asian Community Culture Cooperation Organization.
His roles in the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants include, among other, former vice-chairman of the Japan Foundation for Accounting Education and Learning and former committee member of the Certified Public Accountant Completion Examination.
He also has experience in the educational field being former associate professor of the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University and former instructor of the Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics at Chiba University.
Currently, he teaches at the School of Business Administration Hitotsubashi Business School as a part-time lecturer.
Naoto Kimura
Head of Audit & Advisery Department
Chief Operating Officer, Avantia GP
Message
Auditing – it's a world with two sides: the critical function and the advisory function, seemingly at odds with each other. Currently, society has its spotlight on the critical aspect, but here's my take – we can actually blend both seamlessly. How? By cultivating a solid, trusting bond with our clients and exercising professional judgment, we can not only nail the audit but also offer valuable advice simultaneously. We're on a journey to fulfill our social role, making a conscious effort every day towards that goal.
Career
Naoto Kimura is originally from Nagasaki Prefecture. He graduated from Waseda University with a bachelor's degree in economics.
After passing the Certified Public Accountant examination, he taught at TAC Certified Public Accountant examination prep-school as an instructor.
Before the establishment of Avantia GP, he worked for Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC and Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC and handled both statutory and IPO audits. In 2008, he was appointed as the managing partner of Avantia GP.
Currently, not only is he active in managing statutory audits and IPO audits, but he continues to work in various fields such as M&A advisory and IFRS implementation advisory.
In addition, he acts as the Head of Audit & Advisory to facilitate the adoption of the most advanced audit technologies, such as AI and data analysis, into our audit services and non-audit services.
His activities for the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants include, among others, that of former vice-chairman of an intellectual property rights project team. He teaches auditing as a part-time instructor at the Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics at Chiba University.
