The $1.2 Billion Lie That Killed Toshiba
A $1.2B accounting scandal engulfs a global tech giant tied to flash memory and its first laptop - can the company survive?
The $1.2 Billion Lie That Killed Toshiba
This episode explores the origins of Toshiba, a company founded by a genius inventor, and traces its journey through technological firsts and financial struggles. How did a company with such a rich history end up in a devastating accounting scandal?
Company: Toshiba
Reported Profit Overstated: $1.2 billion
Investigation Confirmed: Summer 2015
Founder: Tanaka Hisashige
Founding Year: 1875
- Tanaka Hisashige, known as Karakuri…
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