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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value of Financial Instruments  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

 

4. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts payable, Senior Convertible Debentures and derivative instruments. These financial instruments are stated at their respective historical carrying amounts, which approximate fair value due to their short term nature, except for marketable securities and derivative instruments which are marked to market at the end of each reporting period.

 

Financial instruments, consisting of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable are stated at their respective historical carrying amounts, which approximate fair value due to their short term nature.  Available-for-sale securities and derivative financial instruments are marked to market at the end of each reporting period.

 

The value of Senior Convertible Debentures is stated at its carrying value which approximates fair value at March 31, 2015.