Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles Of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Allscripts and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Statement Of Operations

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011

Subsequent to the third quarter, we re-evaluated our conclusions with regards to the accounting for a software transaction that occurred in the three month period ended September 30, 2011. The transaction involved the bulk sale and delivery of software licenses through a complex structure involving multiple parties engaged in the sale and distribution of such software and future related deliverables such as support, services and maintenance. Such transactions are a new and emerging trend in our industry. Upon further consideration of the transaction, we noted other performance obligations in the arrangement which require the deferral of revenue until such obligations are satisfied. Accordingly, we have concluded that the earnings process for this isolated transaction was not complete at the time of software delivery and, as such, the associated revenue of $5 million should not have been recorded as of September 30, 2011.

In conjunction with this correction, we also determined that an adjustment was required to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses by approximately $2 million related to variable compensation, which includes sales commissions directly related to this sales transaction and bonus expense as a result of the adjusted financial results for the third quarter since our bonus structure is contingent on the achievement of certain annual earnings metrics. As a result, we have adjusted our third quarter 2011 financial statements to reflect the $2 million reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Although the adjustments are not deemed material to the previously reported interim revenues and operating results, we have presented the effects of the adjustments to our previously reported interim statements of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 presented below.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2011									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	As Reported			Adjustments			As Adjusted			As Reported			Adjustments			As Adjusted
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:
Revenue		$368,763			$5,027			$363,736			$1,060,902			$5,027			$1,055,875
Cost of revenue		201,763			0			201,763			566,257			0			566,257
Gross profit		167,000			5,027			161,973			494,645			5,027			489,618
Selling, general and administrative expenses		94,120			1,968			92,152			299,800			1,968			297,832
Research and development		26,032			0			26,032			72,800			0			72,800
Amortization of intangible assets		9,422			0			9,422			28,071			0			28,071
Income from operations		37,426			3,059			34,367			93,974			3,059			90,915
Interest expense		(3,746	)		0			(3,746	)		(16,723	)		0			(16,723	)
Interest income and other, net		425			0			425			1,184			0			1,184
Income before income taxes		34,105			3,059			31,046			78,435			3,059			75,376
Provision for income taxes		(13,121	)		(1,212	)		(11,909	)		(28,962	)		(1,212	)		(27,750	)
Net income		$20,984			$1,847			$19,137			$49,473			$1,847			$47,626
Earnings per share—basic and diluted		$0.11			$0.01			$0.10			$0.26			$0.01			$0.25

The adjustments did not impact our previously reported cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. In addition, the adjustments do not have an impact on our compliance with our Senior Secured Credit Facility covenants.

We will not amend our previously filed Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 since the information included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 reconciles the adjusted interim financial information to the previously reported financial results and the adjustments are not material to the consolidated financial statements. The as adjusted amounts above will be reflected in our statements of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 within our third quarter 2012 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Revenue represents the fair value of consideration received or receivable from clients for goods and services provided by the Company. Revenue from system sales includes software and related hardware. Revenue from professional services includes implementation, training and consulting services. Revenue from maintenance includes post contract customer support and maintenance services. Revenue from transaction processing and other includes electronic data interchange ("EDI") services, Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") transactions, software hosting services, and outsourcing. For some clients, we host the software applications licensed from us remotely using our own or third party servers, which saves these clients the cost of procuring and maintaining hardware and related facilities. For other clients, we offer an outsourced solution in which we assume partial to total responsibility for a healthcare organization's information technology operations using our employees. Revenue from prepackaged medications includes the sale of medications and pharmaceutical products. Prepackaged medications revenue is only included in operating results during fiscal year 2009, as the related business was acquired as part of the 2008 Transactions in the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 and later disposed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.

Revenue from software licensing arrangements where the service element is not considered essential to the functionality of the other elements of the arrangement is recognized upon delivery of the software or as services are performed, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, fees are considered fixed or determinable, and collection of the receivable is probable. The revenue recognized for each separate element of a multiple-element software contract is based upon vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, which is based upon the price the customer is required to pay when the element is sold separately or renewed. For arrangements in which vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value only exists for the undelivered elements, the delivered elements (software license revenues) are accounted for using the residual method.

Revenue from software licensing arrangements, where the service element is considered essential to the functionality of the other elements of the arrangement, is accounted for on an input basis under percentage of completion accounting using actual hours worked as a percentage of total expected hours required by the arrangement, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the fee is fixed or determinable and collection of the receivable is probable. Maintenance and support from these agreements is recognized over the term of the support agreement based on vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value of the maintenance revenue, which is based upon contractual renewal rates. For income statement presentation, consideration from agreements accounted for under percentage of completion accounting is allocated between software and services based on vendor specific evidence of our hourly services rate multiplied by the amount of hours performed with the residual amount allocated to software license fee.

Revenue from certain value-added reseller ("VAR") relationships in which software is directly sold to VARs is recognized upon delivery of the software assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenue recognition is deferred until the software is delivered to the ultimate end user if the arrangement terms do not satisfy the criteria for revenue recognition upon delivery of the software to the VAR.

We also enter into multiple-element arrangements that may include a combination of various software-related and nonsoftware-related products and services. Management applies judgment to ensure appropriate accounting for multiple deliverables, including the allocation of arrangement consideration among multiple units of accounting, the determination of whether undelivered elements are essential to the functionality of delivered elements, and the timing of revenue recognition, among others. In such arrangements, we first allocate the total arrangement consideration based on a selling price hierarchy at the inception of the arrangement. The selling price for each element is based upon the following selling price hierarchy: vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value if available, third-party evidence of fair value if vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value is not available, or estimated selling price if neither vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence of fair value is available (a description as to how we determine vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, third-party evidence of fair value and estimated selling price is provided below). Upon allocation of consideration to the software elements as a whole and nonsoftware elements, we then further allocate consideration within the software group to the respective elements following higher-level, industry-specific guidance and our policies described above. After the arrangement consideration has been allocated to the elements, we account for each respective element in the arrangement as described above.

To determine the selling price in multiple-element arrangements, we establish vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and contractual renewal rates for maintenance fees. For nonsoftware multiple element arrangements, third-party evidence of fair value is established by evaluating similar and interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone arrangements with similarly situated customers. If we are unable to determine the selling price because vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence of fair value does not exist, we determine an estimated selling price by considering several external and internal factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices, margin objectives, competition, customer demand, internal costs and overall economic trends. The determination of an estimated selling price is made through consultation with and approval by our management, taking into consideration our go-to-market strategy. As our, or our competitors', pricing and go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing practices in the future. These events could result in changes to our determination of vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, third-party evidence of fair value and estimated selling price. Selling prices are analyzed on an annual basis or more frequently if we experience significant changes in our selling prices.

For those arrangements where the deliverables do not qualify as separate units of accounting, revenue recognition is evaluated for the combined deliverables as a single unit of accounting and generally the recognition pattern of the final deliverable will dictate the revenue recognition pattern for the single, combined unit of accounting. Changes in circumstances and customer data may affect management's analysis of separation criteria which may lead to an upward or downward adjustment to the amount of revenue recognized under the arrangement.

We assess whether fees are fixed or determinable at the time of sale and recognize revenues if all other revenue recognition requirements are met. Our payment arrangements with clients typically include milestone-based software license fee payments and payments based upon delivery for services and hardware.

While most of our arrangements include short-term payment terms, we periodically provide extended payment terms to clients from the date of contract signing. We do not recognize revenue under extended payment term arrangements until such payments become due. In certain circumstances, where all other revenue recognition criteria have been met, we occasionally offer discounts to clients with extended payment terms, in order to accelerate the timing of when payments are made. Changes to extended payment term arrangements have not had a material impact on our consolidated results of operations.

Maintenance fees are recognized ratably over the period of the contract based on vendor specific objective evidence of fair value based upon contractual renewal rates. Revenue from EDI services is recognized as services are provided and is determined based on the volume of transactions processed. Prior to the sale of the Company's prepackaged medications business in March 2009, revenue from the sale of prepackaged medications, net of provisions for estimated returns, was recognized upon shipment of the pharmaceutical products, the point at which the customer took ownership and assumed risk of loss, when no performance obligations remain and collection of the receivable was probable.

Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. We record as revenue any amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling costs and record as cost of revenue the actual shipping costs incurred.

The Company records reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as professional services revenue in the statement of operations. These amounts totaled:

	Year Ended December 31, 2011		Seven Months Ended December 31,		Year Ended May  31,
(In thousands)			2010		2010		2009
Reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as professional services revenue		$20,788		$6,700		$4,777		$4,074

Revenue earned on contracts in excess of billings is included in the balance of accounts receivable. Billings are expected to occur according to the contract terms. Revenue earned on contracts in excess of billings and deferred revenue consisted of the following:

	December 31,
(In thousands)	2011		2010
Revenue earned on contracts in excess of billings		$75,204		$64,679
Deferred revenue
Prepayments and billings in excess of revenue earned on contracts in progress for software and services		$180,123		$129,602
Prepayments and billings in excess of revenue earned on contracts in progress for support and maintenance		108,777		99,004
Deferred revenue (current)		288,900		228,606
Prepayments and billings in excess of revenue earned on contracts in progress (long-term)		18,891		6,451
Total deferred revenue		$307,791		$235,057

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The fair values of assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. Hierarchical levels are as follows:

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Our Level 1 investments include money market funds valued daily by the fund companies, and the valuation is based on the publicly reported net asset value of each fund.

Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Our Level 2 non-derivative investments include marketable securities and consist of mortgage and asset-backed bonds. Marketable securities are recorded at fair value determined using a market approach, based on prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets which are considered to be Level 2 inputs. Our Level 2 derivative financial instrument represents an interest rate swap contract which is valued based upon observable values for underlying interest rates and market determined risk premiums.

Level 3: Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. We have no Level 3 financial instruments.

The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the respective balance sheet dates:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet Classifications	December 31, 2011								December 31, 2010
		Level 1		Level 2			Total			Level 1		Level 2		Total
Money market funds	Cash equivalents		$14,071		$0			$14,071			$32,003		$0		$32,003
Marketable securities	Long-term marketable securities		0		1,675			1,675			0		1,733		1,733
Derivatives	Other liabilities and Other assets, respectively		0		(1,754	)		(1,754	)		0		2,003		2,003
Total			$14,071		($79	)		$13,992			$32,003		$3,736		$35,739

We hold investments in certain non-marketable equity securities in which we do not have a controlling interest or significant influence. These equity securities are recorded at cost and included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. We measure our cost method investments at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. If an evaluation is required, the fair value of these investments will be determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections.

In January 2011, we purchased preferred stock of dbMotion Ltd., an innovative provider of health interoperability solutions for connected healthcare. The investment of $4 million is included in other assets at December 31, 2011.

In April 2011, we purchased preferred stock of Humedica, Inc., a next-generation clinical informatics company that provides SaaS based business intelligence solutions to the healthcare industry. The investment of $9 million is included in other assets at December 31, 2011.

Our long-term financial liabilities consist of long-term debt with a carrying value that approximates fair value since the interest rate approximates current market rates.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The fair values of these investments approximate their carrying values.

Other investments classified as long-term marketable securities include certain debt instruments. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and realized gains and losses are recorded using the specific identification method. Realized and unrealized gains and losses for all periods presented are immaterial. Changes in market value, excluding other-than-temporary impairments, are reflected in other comprehensive income. There were no other-than-temporary impairments for the year ended December 31, 2011, the seven months ended December 31, 2010 and for the years ended May 31, 2010 and 2009.

Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

For derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges, the effective portion of the derivative's gain (loss) is initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income and is subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged exposure is recognized in earnings. Gains (losses) on derivatives representing either hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness or hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in earnings. There were no realized gains (losses) on derivatives for the year ended December 31, 2011, the seven months ended December 31, 2010 and for the years ended May 31, 2010 and 2009.

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded to provide for estimated losses resulting from uncollectible accounts, and is based principally upon specifically identified amounts where collection is deemed doubtful. Additional non-specific allowances are recorded based on historical experience and management's assessment of a variety of factors related to the general financial condition of Allscripts' customer base, the industry in which we operate and general economic conditions. Allscripts reviews the collectability of individual accounts and assesses the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances and related bad debt expense may be required. Allscripts does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories, which consist primarily of technology hardware, are carried at the lower of cost or market with cost being determined using the specific identification method.

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The depreciable life of leasehold improvements is the shorter of the lease term or the useful life. Upon asset retirement or other disposition, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Amounts expended for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. While we use our best estimates and assumptions as a part of the purchase price allocation process to accurately value assets acquired, including intangible assets, and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to our consolidated statements of operations.

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized in accordance with accounting guidance, but accounting guidance requires that we perform an impairment test at least annually. The goodwill impairment analysis is comprised of two steps. In step one the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. Step two is required only if there is a deficiency (the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value). In step two the actual amount of the goodwill impairment is calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The implied fair value is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. If the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then an impairment loss equal to the difference would be recorded. The recoverability of indefinite lived intangible assets is assessed by comparison of the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value. If we determine that the carrying value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss would be recorded equal to the excess.

We have historically performed our annual impairment test of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets as of May 31, and have completed step one of our annual goodwill impairment test for our reporting units as of May 31, 2011. For each reporting unit, the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using the income approach by discounting to present value the estimated future cash flows of the reporting unit. For each reporting unit, fair value substantially exceeded its carrying value as of May 31, 2011 and no indicators of impairment were identified as a result of the annual impairment test; therefore, step two was not required. We will also test for impairment between annual test dates if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired.

During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we voluntarily changed the date of our annual impairment test for goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets from May 31 to the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter. This change is preferable under the circumstances as it aligns the timing of the annual goodwill impairment test with our strategic planning and budgeting process, which will allow management to utilize the updated strategic business plans that result from the budget process in the discounted cash flow analyses that it uses to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. The change did not delay, accelerate or avoid an impairment charge. This change is not applied retrospectively as it is impracticable to do so because retrospective application would require the application of significant estimates and assumptions with the use of hindsight. Accordingly, the change has been applied prospectively. We re-performed step one of the annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2011 and no indicators of impairment were identified.

Accounting guidance also requires that intangible assets with estimable useful lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment. We estimate the useful lives of our intangible assets and ratably amortize the value over the remaining estimated economic lives of those assets, including the period being reported on. If the actual useful life is shorter than our estimated useful life, we will amortize the remaining book value over the remaining useful life or the asset may be deemed to be impaired and, accordingly, a write-down of the value of the asset may be required.

Long-Lived Assets And Long-Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of

Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of

In accordance with authoritative guidance, Allscripts reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Software Development Costs

Software Development Costs

Allscripts capitalizes purchased software that is ready for service and software development costs incurred from the time technological feasibility of the software is established until the software is available for general release in accordance with accounting guidance. Research and development costs and other computer software maintenance costs related to software development are expensed as incurred. Upon the establishment of technological feasibility, related software development costs are capitalized. We estimate the useful life of our capitalized software and amortize the value over that estimated life. If the actual useful life is shorter than our estimated useful life, we will amortize the remaining book value over the remaining useful life or the asset may be deemed to be impaired and, accordingly, a write-down of the value of the asset may be required. Upon the availability for general release, Allscripts commences amortization of the software on a product by product basis. Amortization of capitalized software is recorded using the greater of (i) the ratio of current revenues to total and anticipated future revenues for the applicable product or (ii) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life, which is estimated to be three to five years.

At each balance sheet date, the unamortized capitalized costs of a software product are compared to the net realizable value of that product. The amount by which the unamortized capitalized costs of a software product exceed the net realizable value of that asset is written off. The net realizable value is the estimated future gross revenues from that product reduced by the estimated future costs of completing and disposing of that product, including the costs of performing maintenance and customer support required to satisfy Allscripts' responsibility set forth at the time of sale. The carrying value of capitalized software is dependent upon the ability to recover its value through future revenue from the sale of the software. If we determine in the future that the value of the capitalized software could not be recovered, a write-down of the value of the capitalized software to its recoverable value may be required.

The unamortized balances of capitalized software were as follows:

	December 31,
(In thousands)	2011			2010
Software development costs		$132,714			$72,035
Less: accumulated amortization		(34,336	)		(10,736	)
Software development costs, net		$98,378			$61,299

Capitalized software development costs, write-offs and amortization of capitalized software development costs included in system sales cost of revenue were as follows:

	Year Ended December 31, 2011		Seven Months Ended December 31, 2010		Year Ended May 31,
(In thousands)					2010		2009
Capitalized software development costs		$60,748		$36,936		$21,097		$14,001
Write-offs of capitalized software development costs		$0		$0		$0		$0
Amortization of capitalized software development costs		$23,669		$5,538		$4,712		$486

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance which establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for the effect of income taxes. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity's financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in addressing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns.

In addition, we are subject to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. A change in the assessment of the outcomes of such matters could materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance, we recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes may be required. If we ultimately determine that payment of these amounts is unnecessary, then we reverse the liability and recognize a tax benefit during the period in which we determine that the liability is no longer necessary. We also recognize tax benefits to the extent that it is more likely than not that our positions will be sustained if challenged by the taxing authorities. To the extent we prevail in matters for which liabilities have been established, or are required to pay amounts in excess of our liabilities, our effective tax rate in a given period may be materially affected. An unfavorable tax settlement would require cash payments and may result in an increase in our effective tax rate in the year of resolution. A favorable tax settlement would be recognized as a reduction in our effective tax rate in the year of resolution. We report interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in the provision for income taxes line of our consolidated statements of operations.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, numerous states and multiple international countries.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average shares of outstanding common stock, as adjusted for income allocated to participating securities. For purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, the denominator includes both the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive potential common stock equivalents. Dilutive common stock equivalent shares consist of stock options, restricted stock unit awards and conversion of the 3.5% Senior Convertible Debentures (the "Debentures") using the treasury stock method.

The calculations of earnings per share are as follows:

	Year Ended December 31, 2011		Seven Months Ended December 31, 2010			Year Ended May 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)						2010			2009
Basic Earnings per Common Share:
Net income (loss)		$73,609		($5,565	)		$62,870			$26,022
Less: Income allocated to participating securities		0		0			(1,308	)		(439	)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders		$73,609		($5,565	)		$61,562			$25,583
Weighted average common shares outstanding		189,254		168,110			145,146			122,591
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Common Share		$0.39		($0.03	)		$0.42			$0.21
Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution:
Net income (loss)		$73,609		($5,565	)		$62,870			$26,022
Less: Income allocated to participating securities		0		0			(1,281	)		(432	)
Add: Interest expense on Debentures, net of tax		0		0			69			457
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders		$73,609		($5,565	)		$61,658			$26,047
Weighted average common shares outstanding		189,254		168,110			145,146			122,591
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units awards		1,786		0			2,782			1,970
Dilutive effect of Debentures		0		0			456			2,451
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution		191,040		168,110			148,384			127,012
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share Assuming Dilution:		$0.39		($0.03	)		$0.42			$0.21

The as-if converted shares and interest expense related to our Debentures were included for the years ended May 31, 2010 and 2009.

The as-if converted shares totaling 3 million were not included in the seven months ended December 31, 2010 as the effects were anti-dilutive.

The following stock options and share awards are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the aggregate value of proceeds considered received upon either exercise or vesting were greater than the average market price of our common stock during the related periods and the effect of including such stock options and share awards in the computation would be anti-dilutive:

	Year Ended December 31, 2011		Seven Months Ended December 31, 2010		Year Ended May 31,
(In thousands)					2010		2009
Shares subject to anti-dilutive stock options and share awards excluded from calculation		1,203		772		26		1,201

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Under the fair value recognition provisions of authoritative accounting guidance related to stock-based payment arrangements, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period typically on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures. The fair value of restricted stock units and restricted stock awards are measured at their underlying closing share price on the date of grant.

The net proceeds from stock-based compensation activities are reflected as a financing activity within the consolidated statements of cash flows. Allscripts settles employee stock option exercises and stock awards with newly issued common shares.

Retirement Savings Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

We sponsor an employee benefit plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we contributed $11 million.

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency

The financial position and results of operations of the Company's subsidiaries, with the exception of its subsidiary in India, are measured using the currency of the respective countries as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses for the year are translated at the average exchange rate in effect during the year. Translation gains and losses are not included in determining net income or loss but are accumulated and reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity.

The functional currency of the Indian subsidiary is the U.S. dollar, with monetary assets and liabilities remeasured into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses remeasured at average rates prevailing during the year.

Allscripts has not entered into any foreign currency hedging contracts during the year ended December 31, 2011, the seven months ended December 31, 2010 and for the years ended May 31, 2010 and 2009.

Concentrations Of Credit Risk

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject Allscripts to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and trade receivables. Allscripts primarily maintains its cash balances with two major commercial banks and its cash equivalents and marketable securities in interest-bearing, investment-grade securities.

Allscripts sells its products and services to healthcare providers. Credit risk with respect to trade receivables is generally diversified due to the large number of customers and their geographic dispersion. To reduce credit risk, Allscripts performs ongoing credit evaluations of significant customers and their payment histories. In general, Allscripts does not require collateral from its customers, but it does enter into advance deposit, security or guarantee agreements, if appropriate. Bad debt expense was as follows:

	Year Ended December 31, 2011		Seven Months Ended December 31, 2010		Year Ended May 31,
(In thousands)					2010		2009
Bad debt expense		$10,059		$6,140		$7,785		$5,893

The majority of revenue is derived from customers located in the United States. The majority of long-lived assets are located in the United States. There were no customers that accounted for greater than 10% of revenue in the year ended December 31, 2011, the seven months ended December 31, 2010 and for the years ended May 31, 2010 and 2009. No customer represented more than 10% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2011 or 2010.

Allscripts provides its software customers with a standard product warranty beginning with live use of the software. If a software product is found to have a material defect that causes the product not to operate in accordance with the software specifications, Allscripts will deliver any necessary alterations to the customer.

Use Of Estimates

Use of Estimates

Generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at year end and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.