Apple may have posted the most extraordinary growth in net income among any of the most profitable companies in the world. In 2004, Apple made $276 million. Last year, that number rose to $37 billion.
Here are a few examples of possible conflicts of interest: 1  You are a member of the board of directors for your childâs daycare. At the last board meeting, the directors discussed the dismissal of an employee with whom many children had problems, including your own child. 2  You are a director of an organization.
For practical advice for editors who might have a conflict of interest, see Wikipedia:Plain and simple conflict of interest guide. Conflict of interest (COI) editing involves contributing to Wikipedia about yourself, family, friends, clients, employers, or your financial and other relationships.