Apple Computer, maker of the uber-popular iPod digital music player, said it will delay filing its next quarterly report due to ongoing investigations into its past stock-option grant practices, and the Cupertino, Calif.-based firm is currently unable to estimate the value of charges due to previously discovered irregularities, The Wall Street Journal reports.Within a Friday Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Apple said it will likely restate previous financial results to include non-cash charges for compensation in relation to its stock-grants policies, according to the Journal.The firm also said it’s currently unable to “reasonably estimate the amount of any such charges, the resulting tax and accounting impact, or which periods may require restatement,” the Journal reports.Last week, Apple said it expected to have to restate its results, and in June it announced that an internal investigation found stock-option irregularities pertaining to grants issued between 1997 and 2001. An independent counsel has been contracted by a committee of Apple’s external directors to run an investigation, and the firm made the SEC aware of its actions, according to the Journal.Due to the investigation, Apple missed the deadline for filing its third-quarter financials, the Journal reports. Related Link: Apple Sued by Shareholders over Stock OptionsCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe