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14To prevent attempts to conceal improper payments through incomplete or false documentation, anti-bribery laws set forth requirements for maintaining books, records, and appropriate internal controls. Consistent with these laws, Bridgestone requires that its books and records must fairly and accurately reflect the company’s transactions and disposition of assets.All Bridgestone employees are responsible for ensuring that they comply with the books, records, and internal control requirements applicable to their roles and responsibilities. This includes maintaining records of all due diligence and relevant approvals required under this Policy and ensuring that all payments and expenses are fairly and accurately recorded in the company’s books and records.Bridgestone regularly conducts audits of relevant Bridgestone operations to help ensure continued compliance with this Policy and applicable anti-bribery laws. You must cooperate with, and never interfere with or obstruct, such audit activities.Books and RecordsAudits