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Achieve continuous learning for qualification acquisition

　The Mizuhokai was established in May 18 as a study group to support students aiming to acquire qualifications in the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Examination (Nissho Bookkeeping Examination).The installation was promoted under the leadership of the then president, Hiroshi Kato.

　Named after the lyrics "Mizuho also Yutakeki" in the school song of the university, the association was raised by Mr. Keimichi Iwamoto, a university OB and bookkeeping expert who was greatly involved in the establishment of the association. In addition, we are developing student guidance while inheriting the guiding principle of "the importance of continuing, the strong mental power to overcome difficulties, and the acquisition of gratitude for people."To date, many Nissho Bookkeeping Levels 1 to 3 have been obtained and those who have passed the tax accountant examination (including those who have passed the subject) have been produced.

　The initiative "has achieved results that far exceed the national average in each pass rate, and since its establishment, it has sent many professional accountants and high school teachers to society," said Genichiro Masuoka, Vice President. As you can tell, it can be said that it is a practical learning that can only be achieved by Chiba University of Commerce, which has "useful academics", that is, respect for practical studies as its founding spirit.

　What is noteworthy about the Mizuhokai that was born in this way is that the Nissho Bookkeeping Examination Preparation Course and the Tax Accountant Examination Course, which are held three times a year, can be taken free of charge by students of the same university.
　In general, students aiming to acquire qualifications have to go to a so-called double school, such as attending a vocational school while attending a university.However, since the association only pays for teaching materials, it is possible for even financially distressed students to acquire qualifications.

　In addition to this, the lectures are held on campus, so you don't have to go out of the campus and you can use that much time for learning.Students are also supported in terms of time, such as being able to use the self-study room, which has materials related to qualification acquisition, at their favorite time zone.

　In addition, Vice President Masuoka said, "The full-time faculty members who are resident in the classroom and provide guidance have passed the Nissho Bookkeeping Examination Level XNUMX and the tax accountant examination in the past, and of course, they are still in the same position as the students. The existence of full-time faculty members who continue to refine their front-line knowledge and experience is another feature of Mizuhokai.

　The actual lectures are based on the premise that the lectures at the university will not be affected by the full-time faculty members who have such high knowledge and abundant experience. Classes are held in a dedicated classroom from 4 to 5 o'clock on Sundays and public holidays and during long vacations (online classes are held during the spread of the new coronavirus infection).The content is based on a course for beginners in bookkeeping and accounting and a course for students aiming to acquire qualifications such as the Nissho Bookkeeping Examination Level 1 and the tax accountant examination, and students who could not pass the examination. Detailed guidance is provided according to the situation of each student, such as setting up a follow-up course for students.

　These learning activities will lead to the first-ever achievement of nine consecutive victories in the national university competition bookkeeping competition, but "participation in the competition is part of the test for acquiring qualifications, and the goal is just a certification test. "I passed the exam," said Kei Watanabe, a full-time lecturer.Furthermore, regarding the lecture policy, "It is important to create a learning environment where seniors can teach juniors or students can teach each other and work hard at the same time as making students acquire continuous learning. We aim to develop problem-finding and problem-solving abilities by sharing time with students with the same purpose, cultivating cooperation through group activities, and improving each other's learning motivation. " ..The association assumes that even the acquisition of qualifications is a passing point.In the process of learning to acquire qualifications, the ultimate goal of developing human resources who can play an active role in the real world is a point that should be highly evaluated.

　Currently, Mizuhokai holds briefing sessions in April, June, and December every year, but as a result of the efforts so far, it goes without saying that the number of participants in the briefing sessions is increasing (Microsoft Teams). Nearly 4 students have registered for this year's online information session using Microsoft), and the number of participants has been increasing over the past five years.In recent years, about half of the participants are from high school, and the number of students from other than the Faculty of Commerce and Economics of the same university is increasing.Vice President Masuoka said, "Currently, we are basically opening courses for students of Chiba University of Commerce and affiliated high schools, but as part of the collaboration between high schools and universities, we hope to spread this to neighboring high school students. I think. "

　As mentioned above, it is certain that the association's efforts to open the door to students who are highly motivated to learn and to develop human resources required in the real world, including the acquisition of qualifications, will continue to grow significantly in the future. I can say that.