Despite a US$1.05 billion second quarter profit, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is back under fire for his receipt of backdated stock options.

The issue, which raised a number of legal and accounting issues regarding improper disclosures, has drawn the attention of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission with additional criticism emanating from the Boston Retirement Board.

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