Apple Says the Accountants Made Them Do It By Securites Lawprof on January 20, 2007 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn Apple blamed GAAP rules for its $1.99 charge to customers to download certain enhancements. Nonsense, say the experts. SeeWSJ, Apple Gets a Bruise by Blaming A $1.99 Fee on Accounting Rules