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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

NOTE 15 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In the first quarter of 2018 we have applied ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. ASU 2017-07 requires companies to present the service cost component of net benefit cost in the same line items in which they report compensation cost. Companies will present all other components of net benefit cost outside operating income, if this subtotal is presented. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We have adopted the new standard on January 1, 2018 resulting in a restatement of the prior period comparatives with a reduction to operating income of $1.1 million and a corresponding increase in other non-operating income.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 is based on principles that govern the recognition of revenue at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products are transferred to customers. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We have adopted the new revenue standard on January 1, 2018 utilizing the modified retrospective approach. Adoption of the new standard has not had a material impact on our financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Revision to Lease Accounting, which amends ASC Topic 842, Leases. The ASU requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all of their leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method, and provides for certain practical expedients. Transition will require application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. We are currently evaluating the new standard to determine how it will affect our financial reporting. At this time we expect the principal effect of adopting the new standard will be to report the value of assets and obligations for current operating leases.