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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

Consolidation – Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis 

In February 2015, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) guidance was issued to amend current consolidation guidance. The amendments affect both the variable interest entity and voting interest entity consolidation models and primarily relate to: limited partnerships and similar legal entities; evaluating fees paid to a decision maker or a service provider as a variable interest; the effect of fee arrangements on the primary beneficiary determination; the effect of related parties on the primary beneficiary determination; and certain investment funds. The Company determined that these changes did not have an impact on its previous consolidation analysis and elected early adoption of the new standard effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2016. Application of the new guidance had no impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

Compensation—Stock Compensation

In March 2016, ASC guidance was issued to amend employee share-based payment accounting. The new guidance amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year and interim periods beginning December 1, 2017. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. If adopted in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. All of the amendments must be adopted in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Leases

In February 2016, ASC guidance was issued to amend lease accounting guidance. The new guidance amends the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases and amends disclosure requirements associated with leasing arrangements. The new guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition, and provides for certain practical expedients. Transition will require application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact on its consolidated financial statements.  

Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments

In January 2016, ASC guidance was issued to amend the guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The new guidance significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The new guidance also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning December 1, 2018. Early adoption for most of the provisions is not allowed. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact on its consolidated financial statements.