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Goals led Dell to cook the books

December 7, 2007 12:38 PM PST

An internal probe finds the PC maker fudged the timing of expenses and payments on its balance sheets. So where does it go from here?

N.Y. attorney general accuses Dell of fraud

May 16, 2007 2:39 PM PDT

Suit accuses the company of fraud, false advertising and deceptive business practices.

Week in review: Sweet and sour Apple

April 27, 2007 11:35 AM PDT

Apple earnings wow Wall Street, and the company's board stands behind Jobs despite stock options allegations.

Accounting for iPhone, Apple TV's future

April 26, 2007 6:15 AM PDT

New accounting method aims to prevent a repeat of the backlash over Apple's $1.99 fee for activating the 802.11n chip in Macbook Pros.

Dell accounting probe finds possible 'misconduct'

March 30, 2007 7:17 AM PDT

The company will delay its annual report as the investigation continues into its accounting practices.

Compiere names Oracle veteran new CEO

March 13, 2007 12:35 PM PDT

Open-source business software firm hires Don Klaiss, a 15-year Oracle executive, to run the show.

Dell to cut bonuses, trim management

February 5, 2007 6:07 AM PST

Michael Dell, who recently returned to the helm of the PC maker he founded, announces cost-cutting measures to employees in a memo.

Why Apple can't send Jobs packing

December 17, 2007 12:51 PM PST

CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the appearance of impropriety won't be enough for the board to force out the CEO.

Apple's 802.11n accounting conundrum

January 22, 2007 6:55 AM PST

Company didn't have to charge for upgrade, but it would have had to defer revenue from notebooks sold with the chip if it didn't.

Dell CFO stepping down in January

December 20, 2006 9:59 AM PST

As SEC accounting probe continues, Jim Schneider will retire; board member Donald Carty will take the reins.

Dell delays earnings results; HP on for Thursday

November 16, 2006 4:28 AM PST

Accounting investigations prompt Dell to postpone results; HP is on track to report solid numbers.

Goodbye quarterly reports?

November 9, 2006 5:28 AM PST

Six financial heavyweights call for companies to overhaul financial reporting to make it more suited to the Internet age.

Former CA exec Kumar sentenced to 12 years

November 2, 2006 1:15 PM PST

update Guilty plea on charges of accounting fraud and conspiracy leads to prison time and $8 million fine for former CEO.

Microsoft tries to lure 'mom and pop' companies

October 30, 2006 10:17 AM PST

Office Accounting Express 2007, which is free, is for home-based businesses that "currently use pen and paper or spreadsheets."

Updated QuickBooks helps businesses get Googled

September 26, 2006 4:56 AM PDT

New version of accounting software for small businesses has also been designed to increase efficiency.

Dell delays quarterly report due to SEC probe

September 11, 2006 4:27 PM PDT

Investigation-raised questions lead PC maker to hold up regulatory filing; federal prosecutor begins related probe.

Apple delays SEC filing

August 11, 2006 1:02 PM PDT

Caught up in stock-option scandal, company postpones filing due to grants review and expected restatements.

SOX clock ticking for overseas businesses

July 27, 2006 5:45 AM PDT

Reached milestone means they'll have to comply with U.S. accounting regulations or face legal consequences.

Microsoft shuffles its ledger

July 17, 2006 3:28 PM PDT

Software maker adjusts financial reporting for its operation, combining several of its business units.

Feds ramp up Silicon Valley stock option probe

July 14, 2006 8:04 AM PDT

FBI, prosecutors form task force to look into backdating of stock options, which is illegal in some circumstances.