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  • July 2002 (Revised April 2003)
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Computer Associates International, Inc.: Governance and Investor Communication Challenge

By: Paul M. Healy and Krishna G. Palepu
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:21
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Abstract

Sanjay Kumar, the CEO of Computer Associates, faces investor communication challenges following the company's implementation of a new business model and the accompanying change method used to recognize revenue. Despite management's confidence that the new business model is working effectively, the firm's stock price falls significantly and a major shareholder challenges management through a proxy contest.

Keywords

Business Earnings; Earnings Management; Stock Shares; Problems and Challenges; Communication Strategy; Accrual Accounting; Business Model; Budgets and Budgeting; Corporate Governance; Revenue; Computer Industry; Information Technology Industry

Citation

Healy, Paul M., and Krishna G. Palepu. "Computer Associates International, Inc.: Governance and Investor Communication Challenge." Harvard Business School Case 103-007, July 2002. (Revised April 2003.)

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Paul M. Healy

Accounting and Management
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Krishna G. Palepu

Accounting and Management
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