ECOVIS APO is an independent outsourcing provider of Accounting and Payroll with Big Four experience (Arthur Andersen and KPMG). Our services range from labor-intensive data processing to professional consultation on accounting/payroll process improvement. Our experienced bilingual staff will provide comprehensive support for various tasks at the accounting/payroll department accurately, efficiently and cost effectively.
ECOVIS APO incorporates the following four professional enterprises to provide a comprehensive one-stop service by meeting local regulatory requirements.
AP Outsourcing Ltd. | Accounting and Payroll outsourcing |
APO_Tax Corporation. | Tax compliance services |
APO_Social Insurance Consultants Corporation. | Social and labour insurance services |
Kazuhiko Chiba & Co. | Audit and business advisory. |
History
1983 | Started as accounting and payroll service group at Arthur Andersen Tokyo office |
1994 | Reorganised as Client Accounting Services(CAS) at Asahi Audit Corporation (Member firm of Arthur Andersen) |
2000 | Separated as Arthur Andersen Business Outsourcing, a subsidiary of Asahi Audit Corporation. |
2003 | Company name changed to KPMG Asahi Outsourcing upon joining KPMG International. |
2004 | Became independent as AP Outsourcing Ltd. through management buy-out from Azsa Audit Corporation (KPMG Japan) upon enactment of new CPA Law in Japan. |
2006 | Incorporated as APO_Tax Corporation and APO_Social Insurance Consultants Corporation |
2007 | Admitted to ISO 27001 at payroll services |
2009 | Joined ECOVIS International as ECOVIS APO |
Since establishment, ECOVIS APO has grown steadily. Our most recent turnover was approximately $11 Million (8 Million Euro).

