Japan Toshiba Scandal(01 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka bows during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba Scandal(02 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka, center, chats with chairman Tadashi Muromachi, left, after a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba Scandal(03 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka, second from left, bows with chairman Tadashi Muromachi, second from right, and executive director Keizo Maeda, left, during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba Scandal(04 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka speaks during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba(05 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka, center, bows with chairman Tadashi Muromachi, left, and executive director Keizo Maeda during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba Scandal(06 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka speaks during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba Scandal(07 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka bites his lips during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
APTOPIX Japan Toshiba Scandal(08 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka grimaces during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan Toshiba Scandal(09 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka, center, speaks with chairman Tadashi Muromachi, left, and executive director Keizo Maeda, right, during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
APTOPIX Japan Toshiba Scandal(10 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. CEO Hisao Tanaka, center, speaks with chairman Tadashi Muromachi, left, and executive director Keizo Maeda, right, during a press conference to announce his resignation at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Tanaka stepped down Tuesday to take responsibility for doctored books that inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8 billion yen ($1.2 billion). Toshiba acknowledged a systematic cover-up, which began in 2008, as various parts of its sprawling business including computer chips and personal computers were struggling financially, but top managers set unrealistic earnings targets under the banner of âchallenge.â (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Views Of Toshiba Corporation's Tokyo headquarters amid Accounting Scandal(11 of16)
Open Image ModalTOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 22: Toshiba Corporations, Tokyo headquarters is seen on July 22, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Toshiba Corporation President Hisao Tanaka and two other executives resigned July 21, over a $1.2billion accounting scandal. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Chris McGrath via Getty Images)
JAPAN-TOSHIBA-SCANDAL(12 of16)
Open Image ModalPresident of Toshiba, Hisao Tanaka (L) speaks as corporate executive vice president Keizo Maeda (R) listens during a press conference at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo on July 21, 2015. Toshiba president Hisao Tanaka and his predecessor Norio Sasaki quit the company on July 21 as one of Japan\'s best-known firms was hammered by a 1.2 billion USD accounting scandal blamed on management\'s overzealous pursuit of profit. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KAZUHIRO NOGI via Getty Images)
JAPAN-TOSHIBA-SCANDAL(13 of16)
Open Image ModalPresident of Toshiba, Hisao Tanaka attends a press conference at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo on July 21, 2015. Toshiba president Hisao Tanaka and his predecessor Norio Sasaki quit the company on July 21 as one of Japan\'s best-known firms was hammered by a 1.2 billion USD accounting scandal blamed on management\'s overzealous pursuit of profit. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KAZUHIRO NOGI via Getty Images)
JAPAN-TOSHIBA-SCANDAL(14 of16)
Open Image ModalA logo of Toshiba is displayed at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo on July 21, 2015. Toshiba president Hisao Tanaka and his predecessor Norio Sasaki quit the company on July 21 as one of Japan\'s best-known firms was hammered by a 1.2 billion USD accounting scandal blamed on management\'s overzealous pursuit of profit. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KAZUHIRO NOGI via Getty Images)
JAPAN-ACCOUNTING-SCANDAL-TOSHIBA(15 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba President Hisao Tanaka (C) arrives for a press conference at the company\'s headquarters in Tokyo on July 21, 2015. Toshiba president Hisao Tanaka and his predecessor Norio Sasaki quit the company on July 21 as one of Japan\'s best-known firms was hammered by a 1.2 billion USD accounting scandal blamed on management\'s overzealous pursuit of profit. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KAZUHIRO NOGI via Getty Images)
Japan Toshiba(16 of16)
Open Image ModalToshiba Corp. Vice President Norio Sasaki, right, and President Atsutoshi Nishida speak during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 18, 2009. The Japanese electronics company said Wednesday it has named a new president, joining a string of other Japanese companies in shuffling management amid a crippling recession. It said its board of directors nominated Corporate Senior Executive Vice President Norio Sasaki, an expert in nuclear energy, as the new president and chief executive officer. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)