1. What is EDGAR?

   		It is a database provided by the London, England stock exchange that provides financial statement information on U.K. companies.
   		It is a database created by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provides reports of all corporations listed on the U.S. stock exchanges.
   		It is a database of reports filed electronically with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
   		It is a database that links users to U.S. company websites much like CAROL does in the U.K.

2- Accounting and financial reporting in Japan is regulated by its Commercial Code, which is based on the Commercial Code of: United States of America United Kingdom Germany France

3- How does the cultural value of collectivism explain the situation of auditors in Japanese society?

Collectivism places great importance on individual responsibility, giving auditors a high status in Japanese society.

Collectivism places great importance on individual responsibility, giving auditors a high status in Japanese society.

Since foreigners are not trusted in Japanese culture, independent auditors in Japan do not enjoy the status of US auditors.

As individual achievement is a hallmark of collectivism, auditors are commonly found at the top of Japanese corporations.

Collectivism values the ability of individuals to collect resources for themselves, so auditors who achieve distinction in their profession are highly regarded.