Thread: Accounting rule change expected to take effect for Apple soon

Quote: Originally Posted by kresh Funny how this little rule gets changed when Microsoft releases a device that will be offering significant free upgrades that will add new features, i.e. the ZuneHD. (games and programs are going to be free releases). I was wondering how Microsoft was going to give away these programs without charging for them, or taking a write-off. Lo and behold it is now a moot point. Will wonders never cease? So... Was...

Quote: Originally Posted by kresh Yeah but there is no behind the scenes arm twisting, secret corporate conspiracies, Option "C" is just so vanilla! Sorry. Sometimes the truth is dull.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Millmoss I pick: C) None of the above. Apple probably wanted this change mainly because it simplifies accounting and financial reporting. Yeah but there is no behind the scenes arm twisting, secret corporate conspiracies, Option "C" is just so vanilla!

Quote: Originally Posted by teckstud It should but remains to be seen. Conversely this could also allow Apple to charge for upgrades now on the iPhone OS or AppleTV OS just like any other OS upgrade. We shall see. A good indicator will be to see if and when Apple pulls the $5 Touch 3.1 update off their website. Honestly, I would expect them to start charging for iPhone OS upgrades along with the iPod Touch upgrades. It would be a nice little...

Quote: Originally Posted by camroidv27 Honestly, I would expect them to start charging for iPhone OS upgrades along with the iPod Touch upgrades. It would be a nice little shot in the arm for Apple when they need it, not that they do. If it works on the iPod Touch, why not try charging the others? Even though people complain, they still buy the upgrade, and Apple will most likely take advantage of that. Let's just hope they keep it to...

While Apple has until December of 2010 to implement new rules for reporting its earnings, a report predicts that Apple will adopt the changes by its next financial quarter. In his latest research note to investors, analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray said that the changes to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board, formally adopted Wednesday, will boost the company's reported...

With less than 5% difference, I guess they will drop the non-GAAP numbers.

This is the only thing I care about. If this removes Apples need to nickel & dime for iPod Touch upgrades then this could be very positive. Dave