RSM Shiodome Partners announced that Managing Partner & CEO Kengo Maekawa attended the 2026 RSM APAC Training held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from May 18 to May 22, 2026. The five-day event took place in a region that continues to experience remarkable economic development.

The RSM APAC Training is a core regional program within the global RSM network. Designed to share professional expertise and strengthen network connections, the event brought together professionals from RSM member firms across the Asia-Pacific region for a week of intensive training focused on critical global business themes.

Navigating complex global business challenges

The training sessions focused on rapidly evolving fields where regulatory frameworks and practical applications differ significantly by country. Key focus areas included:

  • Blockchain and Digital Assets: Participants analyzed how accounting treatments and regulatory compliance vary globally due to the rapid advancement of the digital economy, deepening their understanding of the latest issues practitioners must navigate.
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance): Discussions covered the progress of disclosure regulations across various jurisdictions and their practical impact on businesses, providing valuable strategic direction for Japanese companies.
  • Cybersecurity: In an era of accelerated digitalization, attendees reaffirmed that addressing increasingly diverse and sophisticated cyber risks is an urgent priority, highlighting the vital role RSM Shiodome Partners plays in supporting clients through security challenges.
  • International Tax and Transfer Pricing: Engaging with global professionals reinforced the importance of mastering both standardized rules and local, hands-on insights, particularly as tax systems and philosophies differ greatly by country.

When Japanese companies expand globally, they face the dual challenge of complying with local tax laws while maintaining strategic tax management across the entire corporate group. The insights gained from this training will be instrumental in helping RSM Shiodome Partners address these complex, multi-layered client needs.

Empowering teams and building cross-border trust

The insights from this regional training highlight the value of continuous professional development. Moving forward, RSM Shiodome Partners plans to expand participation in these programs to directly elevate the expertise of front-line professionals across the entire organization.

The event also provided extensive networking opportunities with professionals across the RSM APAC network. Beyond building technical expertise, forging cross-border relationships of trust serves as a powerful asset when managing cross-border transactions and supporting international clients.

RSM Shiodome Partners will leverage this knowledge and network to deliver higher-quality services in IFRS, ESG, digital assets, cybersecurity, international tax, and transfer pricing. As a member of the RSM network, the firm remains committed to collaborating with global experts to support the sustainable growth and international expansion of its clients.