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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

Development Stage Entities (Topic 915) – Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation

 

In June 2014, FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) guidance was issued eliminating the concept of a development stage entity (DSE) from U.S. GAAP and clarified that the disclosures under risks and uncertainties guidance are also applicable to these entities. Entities that are in their development stage are no longer required to present and disclose incremental information, such as inception-to-date information. The Company has elected early adoption of the new standard applied retrospectively. Adoption of the new guidance had no impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

 

In May 2014, ASC guidance was issued to amend the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and to converge areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. The guidance implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The amendment also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. Other major provisions include the capitalization and amortization of certain contract costs, ensuring the time value of money is considered in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The amendments in this guidance are effective for the Company’s reporting periods beginning after December 1, 2018, and early adoption is prohibited. Entities can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company does not expect the updated guidance to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Discontinued Operations

 

In April 2014, ASC guidance was issued related to Discontinued Operations which changed the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modified related disclosure requirements. The updated guidance requires an entity to only classify discontinued operations due to a major strategic shift or a major effect on an entity’s operations in the financial statements. The updated guidance will also require additional disclosures relating to discontinued operations. The update is effective prospectively for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the updated guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.