2.2.0.7 false BASIS OF PRESENTATION 10101 - Disclosure - BASIS OF PRESENTATION true false false false 1 USD false false Unit12 Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 Unit13 Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 $ 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION 0 wso_BasisOfPresentationAbstract wso false na duration Basis Of Presentation [Abstract] false false false false false true false false false false false false 1 false false false false 0 0 false false false xbrli:stringItemType string Basis Of Presentation [Abstract] false 3 BASIS OF PRESENTATION 1 us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock us-gaap true na duration No definition available. false false false false false false false false false false false terselabel false 1 false false false false 0 0 <div> <table style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr><td valign="top" width="4%" align="left">1.</td> <td valign="top" align="left">BASIS OF PRESENTATION </td></tr></table> Basis of Consolidation Watsco, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Watsco," which may be referred to as we, us or our) was incorporated in 1956 and is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies ("HVAC/R") in the HVAC/R distribution industry. The accompanying Watsco September 30, 2010 interim condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements herein. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this report include the accounts of Watsco and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and include the accounts of a joint venture in which Watsco maintains a 60% controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010. Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on weather patterns during the summer and winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction sectors throughout most of the markets is fairly consistent during the year except for dependence on housing completions and related weather and economic conditions. Use of Estimates The preparation of condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation reserves for accounts receivable, inventory and income taxes, reserves related to self-insurance programs and valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. While we believe that these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from such estimates. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Transfers of Financial Assets On January 1, 2010, we adopted a new accounting standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") that addresses the accounting and disclosure requirements for transfers of financial assets. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements. Variable Interest Entities On January 1, 2010, we adopted accounting guidance issued by the FASB that amended the consolidation principles for variable interest entities ("VIEs") by requiring consolidation of VIEs based on whether an entity has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance and shares in the significant risks and rewards of the entity. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Amendments to Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables In October 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance that amends the criteria for allocating a contract's consideration to individual services or products in multiple deliverable arrangements. This guidance is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. We will adopt this guidance beginning on January 1, 2011 and do not expect a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. </div> 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Consolidation Watsco, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Watsco," which may be referred to as we, us or our) was false false false us-types:textBlockItemType textblock Description containing the entire organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. 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