XML 46 R13.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.8
INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

8. INCOME TAXES

        We are required to assess the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future income will be generated to utilize deferred tax assets. A significant piece of negative evidence that we consider is cumulative losses (generally defined as losses before income taxes) incurred over the most recent three-year period. Such evidence limits our ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth. As of April 30, 2014 and 2013, cumulative losses were incurred over the applicable three-year period.

        Our valuation allowances totaled $81.8 million and $88.3 million as of April 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The valuation allowances were established due to the uncertainty of our ability to utilize certain federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards in the future. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted if negative evidence, such as three-year cumulative losses, no longer exists and additional consideration is given to our growth projections.