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Computer Associates shares fall
on charge of dubious accounting
The software maker defended its new accounting model that lets it count revenue from short-term subscriptions. The model will benefit the firm and customers and has been copied by rivals, said CEO Sanjay Kumar. A New York Times article said the model didn't follow generally accepted accounting principles. It also said the firm has systematically overstated results for years. The company said it's unaware of any probe. Its shares fell 3.06, or 9%,to 32.19.
McDonald's president to retire
Jim Cantalupo, vice chairman and president of the world's largest fast-food chain, will step down next year. Cantalupo, 57, has been the head of international operations since 1987. McDonald's didn't name a successor. Its CFO announced his retirement in March. McDonald's has been struggling in Europe, its biggest market behind the U.S., due to outbreaks of mad cow and foot-and-mouth diseases.
GM named Mark LaNeve head of its Cadillac division. LaNeve was CEO of Ford'sNorth American Volvo division. He replaces Michael O'Malley, who left to head Ford's advertising efforts.
Buffett warns of unrealistic hopes