May.07.26
On April 21, 2026, our representative (Managing Partner / Co-Founder, Kaz Kibushi) had the opportunity to deliver a guest lecture at Tokyo International University as part of their orientation seminar series. Approximately 100 students attended, creating a highly engaging and energetic atmosphere.
The lecture, titled “Differentiation and Management Accounting in the VUCA and AI Era,” explored the essence of a company not as a physical entity, but as something that exists within people’s minds and perceptions. From this perspective, we discussed the distinction between financial accounting and management accounting, emphasizing the latter’s role in guiding and shaping the future direction of organizations.
We also introduced the Japanese library classification system (NDC) as a way to illustrate the depth and breadth of accumulated knowledge in the field of business and management accounting.
In today’s VUCA environment, where AI is increasingly capable of outperforming humans in IQ-driven tasks, we highlighted the growing importance of EQ (emotional intelligence). We encouraged students to develop the ability to move forward with conviction even in uncertain situations. In addition to the traditional PDCA cycle, we also discussed the importance of adopting adaptive frameworks such as the OODA loop to better navigate constant change.
Furthermore, we emphasized the value of combining a university degree with internationally recognized certifications, such as those offered by the IMA, as a powerful way to enhance one’s professional differentiation.
We hope this session provided valuable insights for students as they shape their academic and professional journeys.
Sirius Japan will continue to collaborate with educational institutions to support the development of next-generation talent.
Details of the event are available on the university’s official website.
【Tokyo International University (TIU)】
https://www.tiu.ac.jp/news/detail/news_20260429_01.html
Sirius Japan LLC.
Related:
The seminar held at Yokohama City University can be found here.
https://siriusjapan.com/en/?p=847