1. Why do you think Toyota is expanding so aggressively outside of Japan instead of focusing more on manufacturing in Japan and exporting to other countries?
2. What are the risks it faces in expanding its overseas manufacturing?
3. Where do you think Toyota should put its next plant in North America, and what factors should it consider in
making that decision?
4. What are some of the major accounting issues that Toyota faces as it expands its global reach?
5. What are the pros and cons to Toyota of issuing its financial statements according to U.S. GAAP?