-First of all, please tell us about the background of your decision to implement HUE.

Mr. Ito:
Since our institute had previously introduced a foreign ERP for company-wide unification, we were also using the functions of the foreign ERP in the area of fixed asset management. However, when we actually started using the system, we found that it was difficult to operate the system in accordance with Japanese tax laws and business characteristics, and we found many points where operational efficiency was greatly reduced.
For example, the system's settings for the depreciation method for lump-sum depreciable assets and the format of electronic tax return files for depreciable assets differed from Japanese rules, which required a lot of visual checks and manual work to adjust to Japanese operations.
In order to eliminate this inefficient work and create an environment in which we could concentrate on more essential tasks, we considered revamping our fixed asset management system.

Mr. Nakamine:
In terms of support, it was difficult to decipher the direct Japanese translation from English on screen items and manuals, and it took a lot of time and effort to understand the meaning of error messages, make inquiries, and resolve them.

-What were the deciding factors in selecting HUE?

Mr. Ito:
We actually compared several products before making our decision. Although HUE was not the cheapest, we evaluated various points overall and made our decision.

The most significant was the fact that the standard functions covered all the requirements of our firm, including a solid support of Japanese tax laws and accounting standards.
It was important to us not only that the current functionality was extensive, but also that major version upgrades would be handled within the maintenance contract, so that we would not have to migrate the system or repurchase licenses each time an upgrade was made.

Another important factor was the security of the proposal. An engineer with experience in product development participated from the proposal stage and clearly explained what was feasible and what was not. This allowed us to get an idea of the actual operational improvements at an early stage, and even after the implementation project started, there were almost no discrepancies and the product implementation proceeded smoothly.

In addition, during the proposal process, WAP provided us with information in a fair and organized manner so that it would be the best solution for our firm.

-What are the changes and effects after the introduction of HUE?

Mr. Namiki:
The first thing I would like to mention is that the depreciation calculation is now done in accordance with Japanese tax law, which has greatly reduced unnecessary work.
The depreciation method for lump-sum depreciable assets is set according to Japanese tax law from the beginning, so there is no need to make any corrections.
In addition, the system can now automatically switch between the old straight-line method and the declining-balance method for residual depreciation, which has greatly reduced the amount of time and effort required.
In addition, the convenience of input has also improved. Previously, the person in charge had to make detailed corrections on the screen to correct the ledgers during inventory, but now, batch corrections can be made by importing files, and we feel that this has improved efficiency.

Mr. Nakamine:
The work of declaring depreciable assets has also been greatly improved. It used to take three to four days to file a return, but now it takes less than a day.
The Depreciable Assets Portal displays a list of necessary tasks, so the process goes smoothly as long as you follow the instructions, and files for e-filing can be imported directly into eLTAX, making it much easier.

Another point where we feel the system has improved is that the manuals and Q&A on @SUPPORT (*) are well-developed, so if there is something we don't understand, we can quickly find a solution ourselves. Furthermore, when I make an inquiry, at the same time as writing, they present me with relevant information, saying, "Here are some Q&As," which sometimes solves my problem there. The response to our inquiries is quick and courteous, and we feel that our work is less slow now.

*WAP provides a free support site where support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

[Inquiry input screen for @SUPPORT].

-Please tell us about your future plans.

Mr. Ito:
HUE is a great system that is stable and convenient, and we will continue to use it for a long time. Updating the system is very time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is not the core business that accounting should be engaged in. by continuing to use HUE for a long time, we hope to be able to consistently reduce unnecessary work and focus on more essential tasks.