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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kennedy-Wilson and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In addition, Kennedy-Wilson evaluates its relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable interest entities (VIE) as defined by FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Subtopic 810 – Consolidation and to assess whether it is the primary beneficiary of such entities. In determining whether Kennedy-Wilson is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, qualitative and quantitative factors are considered, including, but not limited to: the amount and characteristics of Kennedy-Wilson's investment; the obligation or likelihood for Kennedy-Wilson to provide financial support; Kennedy-Wilson's ability to control or significantly influence key decisions for the VIE; and the similarity with and significance to the business activities of Kennedy-Wilson. Significant judgments related to these determinations include estimates about the current future fair values and performance of real estate held by these VIEs and general market conditions. As of December 31, 2011, Kennedy-Wilson has determined that it does not have any VIEs except as discussed in the joint ventures policy below.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosure about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Illiquid credit markets, volatile energy markets, and declines in consumer spending have combined to increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.
REVENUE RECOGNITION—Revenue primarily consists of management fees, performance fees, commission revenue and sales of real estate.
Management fees are primarily comprised of property management fees and base asset management fees. Property management fees are earned for managing the operations of real estate assets and are generally based on a fixed percentage of the revenues generated from the respective real estate assets. Base asset management fees are earned from limited partners of funds Kennedy-Wilson sponsors and are generally based on a fixed percentage of committed capital or net asset value. These fees are recognized as revenue ratably over the period that the respective services are performed.
Performance fees or carried interest are allocated to the general partner, special limited partner or asset manager of Kennedy-Wilson's real estate funds and loan pool participations based on the cumulative performance of the fund and loan pools and are subject to preferred return thresholds of the limited partners and participants. At the end of each reporting period, Kennedy-Wilson calculates the performance fee that would be due to the general partner, special limited partner or asset manager's interests for a fund or loan pool, pursuant to the fund agreement or participation agreements, as if the fair value of the underlying investments were realized as of such date, irrespective of whether such amounts have been realized. As the fair value of underlying investments varies between reporting periods, it is necessary to make adjustments to amounts recorded as performance fees to reflect either (a) positive performance resulting in an increase in the performance fee allocated to the general partner or asset manager or (b) negative performance that would cause the amount due to Kennedy-Wilson to be less than the amount previously recognized as revenue, resulting in a negative adjustment to performance fees allocated to the general partner or asset manager. Substantially all of the performance fees are recognized in management and leasing fees and substantially all of the carried interest is recognized in equity in joint venture income in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. Total performances fees recognized through December 31, 2011 that may be reversed in future periods if there is negative fund performance totaled $2.5 million. Performance fees accrued as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $2.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively and are included in accounts receivable—related parties in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Commissions primarily consist of acquisition fees, auction and real estate sales commissions and leasing commissions. Acquisition fees are earned for identifying and closing investments on behalf of investors and are based on a fixed percentage of the acquisition price. Acquisition fees are recognized upon the successful completion of an acquisition after all required services have been performed. In the case of auction and real estate sales commissions, the revenue is generally recognized when escrow closes. In accordance with the guidelines established for Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent in the ASC Subtopic 605-45, Kennedy-Wilson records commission revenues and expenses on a gross basis. Of the criteria listed in the Subtopic 605-45, Kennedy-Wilson is the primary obligor in the transaction, does not have inventory risk, performs all or part of the service, has credit risk, and has wide latitude in establishing the price of services rendered and discretion in selection of agents and determination of service specifications. Leasing fees that are payable upon tenant occupancy, payment of rent or other events beyond Kennedy-Wilson's control are recognized upon the occurrence of such events.
Sales of real estate are recognized at the close of escrow when title to the real property passes to the buyer and there is no continuing involvement in the real property. Kennedy-Wilson follows the requirements for profit recognition as set forth by the Sale of Real Estate ASC Subtopic 360-20.
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES—Kennedy-Wilson has a number of joint venture interests, generally ranging from 5% to approximately 50%, that were formed to acquire, manage, and/or sell real estate. Investments in joint ventures which Kennedy-Wilson does not control are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as Kennedy-Wilson can exercise significant influence, but does not have the ability to control the joint venture. An investment in a joint venture is recorded at its initial investment and is increased or decreased by Kennedy-Wilson’s share of undistributed income or loss, plus additional contributions and less distributions. A decline in the value of an investments in a joint venture that is other than temporary is recognized when evidence indicates that such a decline has occurred in accordance with Equity Method Investments ASC Subtopic 323-10.
Kennedy-Wilson's investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries in which Kennedy-Wilson has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, but does not control, or entities which are variable interest entities in which Kennedy-Wilson is not the primary beneficiary are accounted for under the equity method. Accordingly, Kennedy-Wilson's share of the earnings from these equity-method basis subsidiaries is included in consolidated net income. As of December 31, 2011, Kennedy-Wilson had investments in four unconsolidated subsidiaries which are VIEs in which Kennedy-Wilson is not the primary beneficiary and therefore accounts for them under the equity method.
Profits on the sale of real estate held by joint ventures in which Kennedy-Wilson has continuing involvement are deferred until such time that the continuing involvement has been concluded and all the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the buyer. Profit on sales to joint ventures in which Kennedy-Wilson retains an equity ownership interest results in partial sales treatment in accordance with Sale of Real Estate ASC Subtopic 360-20, thus deferring a portion of the gain as a result of Kennedy-Wilson’s continuing ownership percentage in the joint ventures.
Kennedy-Wilson has three investments in joint ventures, KW Property Fund III, L.P. (KW Fund III), Kennedy Wilson Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (Fund IV) and SG KW Venture I, LLC (the Funds) that are investment companies under the Investment Companies ASC Subtopic 946-10. Thus, the Funds reflect their investments at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value reflected in their earnings. Kennedy-Wilson has retained the specialized accounting for the Funds pursuant to Retention of Specialized Accounting for Investments in Consolidation ASC Subtopic 810-10 in recording its equity in joint venture income from the Funds.
Additionally, Kennedy-Wilson elected the fair value option for two investments in joint venture entities that were acquired during 2008. Kennedy-Wilson elected to record these investments at fair value to more accurately reflect the timing of the value created in the underlying investments and report those results in current operations.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS—Kennedy-Wilson accounts for fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities and for fair value measurements of nonfinancial items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis under the provisions of Fair Value Measurements ASC Subtopic 820-10. Subtopic 820-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
GOODWILL—Goodwill results from the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of net assets acquired based upon the purchase method of accounting for business combinations. In accordance with Accounting for Goodwill ASC Subtopic 350-20, goodwill is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis. In testing for impairment, goodwill is assigned to the reporting unit based upon the amount of goodwill generated at the time of acquisition of the businesses by the reporting unit. An earnings multiple appropriate for the respective reporting unit is applied to the cash basis net operating income of the reporting unit. This process enables an approximation of the reporting unit’s value, which is then compared to the net book value of the reporting unit. The Company performs its annual review of impairment at year end and when a triggering event occurs between annual year end reviews. As a result of the evaluation performed as described above, Kennedy-Wilson has determined that there was no impairment of goodwill as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and all highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of three months or less.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS—Kennedy-Wilson reviews its long-lived assets (excluding goodwill) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with Impairment of Long-Lived Assets ASC Subtopic 360-10. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are presented separately in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of the assets to be disposed of are classified as held for sale and would be presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the balance sheet.
INVESTMENTS IN LOAN POOL PARTICIPATIONS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE—Interest income from investments in loan pool participations and note receivable pools are recognized on a level yield basis under the provisions of Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality ASC Subtopic 310-30, where a level yield model is utilized to determine a yield rate which, based upon projected future cash flows, accretes interest income over the estimated holding period. In the event that the present value of those future cash flows is less than net book value, a loss would be immediately recorded. When the future cash flows of a note cannot be reasonably estimated, cash payments are applied to the cost basis of the note until it is fully recovered before any interest income is recognized.
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES—Investments in marketable equity securities are categorized as available-for-sale in accordance with the provision of Investments - Debt and Equity Securities ASC Subtopic 320-10. Available for-sale securities are carried at fair value with period unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary as defined by ASC 320-10-35 are included in net income. The factors considered in determining the realized and unrealized gains and losses include current quoted prices in the active market and the severity and duration of the market fluctuation amongst other things. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are included in interest and other income on the accompanying statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—Accounts receivable are recorded at the contractual amount as determined by the underlying agreements and do not bear interest. An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided when the Company determines there are probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable and is determined based on historical experience. The Company reviews its accounts receivable for probable credit losses on a quarterly basis. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had an immaterial allowance for doubtful accounts and during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 had recorded no provision for doubtful accounts.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS—The estimated fair value of financial instruments is determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment, however, is necessary to interpret market data and develop the related estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material impact on the estimated fair value amounts.
 
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS—Noncontrolling interests are reported within equity as a separate component of Kennedy-Wilson's equity in accordance with Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements ASC Subtopic 810-10. Revenues, expenses, gains, losses, net income or loss, and other comprehensive income are reported in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income at the consolidated amounts and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests are separately stated.
CAPITALIZED INTEREST—Kennedy-Wilson capitalizes interest in accordance with Capitalization of Interest Cost ASC Subtopic 835-20 for assets that are undergoing development or entitlement activities in preparation for their planned principal operations. For qualifying equity investments, interest is capitalized in accordance with Capitalization of Interest Cost in Financial Statements That Include Investments Accounted for Under the Equity Method ASC Subtopic 835-20. An appropriate interest rate is applied to Kennedy-Wilson’s cash investment in the qualifying asset. The interest is credited against interest expense and added to the basis in the investment. Interest capitalization begins upon the commencement of development activities and ceases when the investment has begun its planned principal operations.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES—Kennedy-Wilson has joint ventures with derivatives to reduce their exposure to foreign currencies. The Company recognizes all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value and the changes in fair value must be reflected as income or expense. If the derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income, which is a component of the stockholders’ equity accounts. The ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings.
GUARANTEES—Kennedy-Wilson has certain guarantees associated with loans secured by assets held in various joint venture investments. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) Kennedy-Wilson could be required to make under the guarantees was $26.7 million and $28.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The guarantees expire through 2016 and Kennedy-Wilson’s performance under the guarantees would be required to the extent there is a shortfall in liquidation between the principal amount of the loan and the net sales proceeds of the asset. Based upon Kennedy-Wilson’s evaluation of guarantees under Estimated Fair Value of Guarantees ASC Subtopic 460-10, the estimated fair value of guarantees made as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 is immaterial.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK—Financial instruments that subject Kennedy-Wilson to credit risk consist primarily of accounts and notes receivable and cash equivalents. Credit risk is generally diversified due to the large number of entities composing Kennedy-Wilson’s customer base and their geographic dispersion throughout the U.S., Japan, United Kingdom and Ireland. Kennedy-Wilson performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and debtors. Accounts receivable are recorded at the contractual amount as determined by the underlying agreements and do not bear interest. An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided when Kennedy-Wilson determines there are probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable that is determined based on historical experience. Kennedy Wilson reviews its accounts receivable for probable credit losses on a quarterly basis. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had an immaterial amount of allowance for doubtful accounts and during the period ending December 31, 2011 had recorded an immaterial amount of provision for doubtful accounts. Cash and cash equivalents are invested in institutions insured by government agencies. Certain accounts contain balances in excess of the insured limits. Kennedy Wilson's operations and financial position are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the Yen and European currencies against the U.S. Dollar.
EARNINGS PER SHARE—Basic earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the periods presented. The dilutive impact of potentially dilutive securities including warrants, convertible securities, and unvested stock which were outstanding during the period is calculated by the “treasury stock” method.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES—The financial statements of subsidiaries located outside the U.S. are generally measured using the local currency as the functional currency. The assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date, and income and expenses are translated at the average monthly rate. The resulting translation adjustments are included in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of equity.

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME—Comprehensive (loss) income consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, accumulated other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities and derivative instruments.

REPURCHASE OF EQUITY INSTRUMENTS—Upon the decision to retire repurchased equity instruments, Kennedy-Wilson records the retirement as a reduction to additional paid in capital.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS—Kennedy-Wilson accounts for its share-based payment arrangements under the provisions of Share-Based Payments ASC Subtopic 718-10. Compensation cost for employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments is based on the grant-date fair value of the share-based award that is ultimately settled in equity of Kennedy-Wilson. The cost of employee services are recognized over the period during which an employee provides service in exchange for the share-based payment award. Share-based payment arrangements that vest ratably over the requisite service period are recognized on the straight-line basis and performance awards that vest ratably are recognized on a tranche by tranche basis over the performance period. Unrecognized compensation costs for share-based payment arrangements that have been modified are recognized over the original service or performance period.

FAIR VALUE OPTION—Kennedy-Wilson accounts for financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis, with changes in fair value reported in earnings in accordance with the provisions of Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ASC Subtopic 820-10.
INCOME TAXES—Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In accordance with Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes ASC Subtopic 740-10, Kennedy-Wilson recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.
Kennedy-Wilson records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS—In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and IRFS. Update No. 2011-04 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Update 2011-04 is intended to result in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact to our financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Update No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Update No. 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Update 2011-05 requires an entity to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact to our financial statements.
In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Update No. 2011-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment intended to simplify goodwill impairment testing. Entities will be permitted to perform a qualitative assessment on goodwill impairment to determine whether it is more likely than not (defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. This guidance is effective for goodwill impairment tests performed in interim and annual periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
RECLASSIFICATIONS—Certain balances included in prior years' financial statements have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.
KW Fund III [Member]
 
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of the Partnerships have been presented on a combined basis because the Partnerships are under common management and are jointly invested in each investment. All intercompany transactions are eliminated in combination. These combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the partnership agreements. Accordingly, the financial statements have been combined since the inception of the QP-A Partnership on February 5, 2009.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying combined financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Such estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the combined financial statements in future periods.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—The Partnerships consider their investment in a money market account to be a cash equivalent for purposes of the combined statements of cash flows.
The Partnerships maintain their cash in federally insured banking institutions. The account balances at these institutions periodically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) insurance coverage, and as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts in excess of FDIC's insurance coverage. To mitigate this risk, the Partnerships place their cash with quality financial institutions.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT—Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability (the exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
A three-level hierarchy was established for fair value measurements that distinguishes between market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and the reporting entity's own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy level assigned to each investment in the Partnerships is based on the assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used in the valuation of such investment at the measurement date. The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 - Valuations based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 - Valuations based on observable inputs (other than Level 1 prices), such as quoted prices for similar assets and quoted prices in markets that are not active.
Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement, and involve management judgment.
The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from investment to investment. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the General Partner in determining fair value is greatest for investments classified as Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the General Partner's own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The General Partner uses prices and inputs that it believes are current as of the measurement date.
VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS—The Partnerships' investments in real estate and real estate related entities are stated at fair value determined by the General Partner by considering the projected operating cash flows or sales of comparable assets, if any. The operating cash flows are estimated on an asset-by-asset basis with a capitalization rate applied to the reversion year cash flows for the respective holding period. The Partnerships' investments in real estate related notes are stated at fair value based on a comparison of the yield that would be required in a current transaction, taking into consideration the risk of the underlying collateral and the credit risk of the borrower to the current yield of similar fixed income securities.
The accuracy of estimating fair value for Level 3 investments cannot be determined with precision, cannot be substantiated by comparison to quoted prices in active markets, and may not be realized in a current sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there are inherent uncertainties in any fair value measurement technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates, liquidity risks, and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the fair value measurement amounts.
The Partnerships' investments in real estate and real estate related assets and real estate related fixed income securities are accounted for on a closing-date basis.
CONCENTRATION OF RISK—Substantially all of the Partnerships' investments are concentrated in real estate related investments in California, Washington, and Hawaii. Adverse conditions in the sector or geographic locations would likely result in material declines in the value of the Partnerships' investments.
REVENUE RECOGNITION—Dividend income from investments in real estate and real estate related entities is recorded when a disbursement has been approved and declared from the underlying investments of the Partnerships. Undistributed earnings from real estate and real estate related entities are considered by the General Partner in estimating the fair value of these investments.
Interest income on interest in notes is recognized on the accrual basis in the period earned unless deemed doubtful of collection or the related security is in default.
INCOME TAXES—Neither the L.P. Partnership nor the QP-A Partnership is subject to federal or state income taxes, and accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying combined financial statements. The partners are required to report their proportional share of income, gains, loss, credit, or deduction on their respective tax returns.
The Partnerships are required to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement, which could result in the Partnerships recording a tax liability that would reduce net assets. Based on their analysis, the Partnerships have determined that there are no tax benefits that would have a material impact on the Partnerships financial position or results of operations. The tax years 2007 (year of inception) through 2009 remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Partnerships are subject. The tax year 2009 is open to examination by taxing jurisdictions to which the QP-A Partnership is subject.
BASGF [Member]
 
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES—Preparing the Company's financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION—The Company consolidates entities in which it holds a greater than 50% voting interest, or when certain conditions are met for variable interest entities. The Company has no involvement with variable interest entities. The Company accounts for investments over which it has significant influence but not a controlling financial interest using the equity method of accounting.
ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES—The limited liability companies (LLCs) within the accompanying financial statements will continue in existence until dissolved in accordance with the provisions of their operating agreements and are funded through the equity contributions of the members. As LLCs, except as may otherwise be provided under applicable law, no member shall be bound by, or personally liable for, the expenses, liabilities, or obligations of the individual companies. The members are not obligated to restore capital deficits.
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE ENTITIES—In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 323, Investment —Equity Method and Joint Ventures, unconsolidated equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently are adjusted for the Company's share of the venture's earnings or losses and cash distributions.
In accordance with the guidance, the allocation of profit and losses should be analyzed to determine how an increase or decrease in net assets (determined in conformity with GAAP) will affect cash payments to the investor over the life of the entity and on its liquidation. Because certain agreements contain preferences with regard to cash flows from operations, capital events and/or liquidation, the Company reflects its share of profits and losses by determining the difference between its “claim on the investee's book value” at the end and the beginning of the period. This claim is calculated as the amount that the Company would receive (or be obligated to pay) if the investee were to liquidate all of its assets at recorded amounts determined in accordance with GAAP and distribute the resulting cash to creditors and investors in accordance with their respective priorities. This method is commonly referred to as the hypothetical liquidation at book value method.
Costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of investments in unconsolidated real estate entities are capitalized as part of the Company's basis in the investments in the entities. The Company amortizes any excess of the carrying value of its investments over the book value of the underlying equity over the estimated useful lives of the underlying operating property, which represents the assets to which the excess is most clearly related. The Company does not have excess carry value related to any of its investments.
On a periodic basis, the Company assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its investments may be impaired. An investment is impaired only if management's estimate of the value of the investment is less than the carrying value of the investments, and such decline in value is deemed to be other‑than‑temporary. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the investment over the estimated fair value of the investment. The Company's estimates of estimated fair value for each investment are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates and operating costs of the property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter these assumptions, the values estimated by the Company in its impairment analysis may not be realized. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized a loss on the transfer of a portion of its interest in the Marina Shores and Marina Cove investment of $2,359,686 (see note 3). As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company determined there was no impairment related to the investments in unconsolidated real estate entities.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. Periodically, the Company maintains cash balances in various bank accounts in excess of federally insured limits. To date, no losses have been experienced related to such amounts. The Company places cash with quality financial institutions and does not believe there is a significant concentration of credit risk.
INCOME TAX MATTERS—As a limited liability company, the members elected for the Company to be a pass‑through entity for income tax purposes; therefore, the Company's taxable income or loss is allocated to members in accordance with their respective ownership, and no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the financial statements.
Management has evaluated the Company's tax positions and concluded that the Company had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements in order to comply with the provisions of this guidance. The Company is not subject to income tax examinations by U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years before 2008.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS—During January 2012, the Company collected $473,360 related to the note receivable from affiliate reducing the outstanding balance to $736,068 (note 4).
In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through March 9, 2012, and determined there are no other items to disclose.
SJ Real Estate [Member]
 
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION-The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries for which the Company has a majority voting or controlling financial interest. All significant intercompany items have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company has no involvement with variable interest entities.
REAL ESTATE-On March 25, 2011, SJ Real Estate Partners, LLC foreclosed on the note receivable resulting in the ownership of the underlying real estate that had been used as collateral for the loan. The investee has no further recourse against the borrower. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 310‑30‑40‑40‑2, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, when a loan reverts to real estate, it should be recorded at fair value, and a gain or loss recorded on the conversion date when there is a difference between the book value of the loan and the fair value of the collateral. Using a discounted cash flow model, management determined that the fair value of the real estate at March 28, 2011 was $108,712,000. After costs to foreclose were considered, a gain of $15,385,558 was recorded for the real estate.
The fair value of real estate acquired was allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting primarily of land and building. Since the building was vacant at the time of foreclosure, no value was given to intangible assets.
The following supplemental information summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired by the Company:
Real estate Assets
 
 
    Land
 
$
10,835,200

    Buildings and improvements
 
97,516,800

    Furniture and equipment
 
360,000


Property is depreciated using the straight‑line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings and improvements
 
10-39 years
Furniture and equipment
 
7-10 years
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS—Long‑lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with FASB ASC 360‑10, Impairment of Long‑Lived Assets. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset less costs to sell. Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the consolidated balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held‑for‑sale would be presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the consolidated balance sheet.
CASH —The Company maintains cash in federally insured banking institutions. The account balances at these institutions periodically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) insurance coverage, and as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. To mitigate this risk, the Company places cash with quality financial institutions. The Company had no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2011 or 2010.
DEPOSITS IN ESCROW—Deposits in escrow are typically funds held by a mortgage lender that are restricted in use for payment of real estate taxes, property insurance, and certain capital expenditures. Funds in tax and insurance escrows are used to pay real estate taxes and insurance premiums directly to the taxing authorities and insurance agencies, respectively. Funds in capital expenditure escrows are generally disbursed as reimbursement to the borrower upon submission of satisfactory evidence that the related capital expenditures are incurred as anticipated. These escrow deposits are refundable to the borrower upon repayment of the mortgage loan.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—Accounts receivable due from tenants are recorded at the contractual amount as determined by the lease agreements, and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company's existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on historical experience and specific item identification, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company recognized $500 and $0 related to bad debt expense during 2011 and 2010, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS— Costs incurred in obtaining mortgage loans are capitalized and amortized over the term of the mortgage loans on a straight‑line basis, which approximates the effective‑interest method. Amortization of the deferred financing costs was $597,960 and $99,650 for the year ended December 31, 2011 and period October 27, 2010 to December 31, 2010, respectively, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
INCOME TAXES—No provision has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for federal or state income taxes, as any such taxes related to the revenues and expenses of the Company are the responsibility of the members.
The Company is required to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement, which could result in the Company recording a tax liability that would reduce net assets. Based on their analysis, the Company determined that there are no tax benefits that would have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. The tax year 2010 remains open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the entities are subject.
REVENUE RECOGNITION—Residential leases are for one year or less and revenue is recognized as earned. The lease amount for residential leases is fixed over the term of the lease and as such earned revenue approximates straight‑line revenue.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the consolidated financial statements in future periods.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES—Since inception, October 27, 2010, the Company had negative cash flows from operations of $6,187,325 and has funded the liquidity requirements through member contributions. Management has taken steps to reduce operating costs and improve cash flows; however, there can be no guarantee the Company will generate positive cash flows. During 2012, management plans to meet cash flow shortfalls, if any through contributions from the members.
KW Residential [Member]
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION—The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In addition, management evaluates the Company’s relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable interest entities and to assess whether it is the primary beneficiary of such entities. If the determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then that entity is included in the consolidated financial statements.
Certain subsidiaries use different fiscal year-ends from the Company’s fiscal year-end of December 31. Material differences in intercompany transactions and accounts arising from the use of the different fiscal year-ends are adjusted in consolidation.
REPORTING AND FUNCTIONAL CURRENCIES—The reporting and functional currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries is the Japanese yen. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars by translating assets and liabilities at the closing exchange rate on the balance sheet date with translation adjustments reported directly in members’ equity and income statement items at average exchange rates during the year. Individually material income and expense transactions are translated using the closing exchange rate in effect on the date the transaction is recognized.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of rental property, valuation of derivative financial instruments, recoverability of deferred tax assets, income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
REVENUE RECOGNITION—Rental income from residents is recognized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable lease term, including any rent free months, which typically is two years. Although the rental agreements are cancelable, by tenant, on one-month notice, the rental agreements contain an early termination penalty such that the Company believes that continuation of the rental agreement appears, at inception, reasonably assured. Upfront payments received, such as “key money” are deferred and recognized over the expected lease period.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and all highly liquid investments purchased with initial maturities of three months or less. The Company maintains cash balances in excess of governmentally insured limits of 10 million yen that is equivalent to $129,000 (unaudited) as of December 31, 2011. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality.
RESTRICTED CASH—Restricted cash consist of cash and cash equivalents that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage under the terms of certain contractual agreements, and therefore are not included in cash and cash equivalents for purposes of the consolidated balance sheets and statements of cash flows.
During the ordinary course of business, the KIWI entities set up various trust accounts to manage their cash receipts and disbursements. As part of the trust agreements, these trusts are required to withhold the cash receipts and make the necessary disbursements before any surplus cash is made available to the KIWI Entities after a holding period of 3 months. In addition, these trusts also made disbursements to restricted cash accounts maintained with certain banks to meet the debt and borrowings obligations.
As of December 31, 2011, these trusts held cash of $17,778,601 (unaudited) that are restricted and not available for the KIWI Entities’ withdrawal or usage. These restricted cash will be available for their withdrawal or usage gradually over a period not exceeding three months. In addition, as of December 31, 2011, the restricted cash accounts maintained with certain banks had a balance of $4,670,577 (unaudited). Surpluses, if any, arising after meeting the debt and borrowings obligations will be made available for the KIWI Entities’ withdrawal or usage.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—Accounts receivable due from tenants are recorded at the contractual amount as determined by the lease agreements with tenants and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is management's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company's existing accounts receivable. Management determines the allowance based on historical experience. Management reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts on a quarterly basis. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
RENTAL PROPERTY— Land, building and structures, and machinery and equipment are carried at cost. Major maintenance and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance and repairs are charged to current operations in the periods incurred. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
Buildings
 
31
to
46 years
Short-lived structures and others
 
2
to
19 years
Machinery and equipment
 
2
to
14 years
Management reviews the Company's rental property for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the rental property may not be recoverable. Recoverability of rental property to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the rental property, or rental property group, to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the rental property or rental property group. The determination of undiscounted future cash flows requires significant estimates made by management and considers the most likely expected course of action at the balance sheet date. Subsequent changes in estimated undiscounted cash flows arising from changes in anticipated actions could affect the determination of whether impairment exists. If the carrying amount of the rental property or rental property group exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the rental property or rental property group. Rental property to be disposed of are separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the consolidated balance sheet.
During 2011 and 2010, management performed impairment analysis on several properties due to deemed triggering events. Based on management’s analysis, including assumptions about the length of the holding period until disposed, the estimated selling price and the current projected operating performance of the properties, management has concluded that no impairment of rental property existed for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. During 2009, certain rental property was reclassified from held for sale into held for use. The rental property was transferred into held for use at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Upon transferring the rental property, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $3,009,702 for the year ended December 31, 2009 that is included in other expenses in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive income.
INCOME TAXES-Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, management of the Company believes there are no uncertain tax positions that would have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Management of the Company does not expect material changes in uncertain tax positions within next twelve months. As of December 31, 2011, the tax years 2005 through 2010 remain open for potential tax examination. The interest and penalties of back taxes arising from tax examinations are recognized as income tax expense.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS—The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:
Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical unrestricted assets and liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 —Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability or can be corroborated with observable market data for substantially the entire contractual term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 —Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumptions about the assumption market participants would use in the pricing of the asset or liability and are consequently not based on market activity but rather through particular valuation techniques.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements, which provides additional disclosures for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and for activity in Level 3. This ASU also clarifies certain other existing disclosure requirements including level of desegregation and disclosures around inputs and valuation techniques. The provisions of the ASU are effective for annual or interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity for purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. In the period of initial adoption, the reporting entity shall not be required to provide the disclosures required for any previous periods presented for comparative purposes. The Company adopted the provisions of the ASU in 2010, except for the requirements to provide the Level 3 activity for purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which were adopted in 2011. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. See note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES—The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their respective fair values. For derivatives designated in hedging relationships, changes in the fair value are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, to the extent the derivative is effective at offsetting the changes in the item being hedged until the hedged item affects earnings.
For all hedging relationships, the Company formally documents the hedging relationship and its risk‑management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, the hedging instrument, the hedged transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the hedging instrument's effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk will be assessed prospectively and retrospectively, and a description of the method used to measure ineffectiveness. Management also formally assesses, both at the inception of the hedging relationship and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged transactions. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as part of a cash flow hedging relationship, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction effects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the cash flow hedge is designated because a forecasted transaction is not probable of occurring, or management determines to remove the designation of the cash flow hedge.
In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, the Company continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value in earnings. When it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting and recognizes immediately in earnings gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income related to the hedging relationship.
For derivative instruments that are not designated as a hedging instrument, the Company records changes in fair value in statements of operations and comprehensive income in the period that they occur.
See note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS—The Company recognizes debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as deferred charges included in other assets and amortizes the balance over the term of the related debt using the straight-line method which is substantially similar to the effective interest rate method. The Company classifies cash payments for debt issue costs as a financing activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS—In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. ASU 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position, and to allow investors to better compare financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP with financial statements prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The new standards are effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Retrospective application is required. The Company will implement the provisions of ASU 2011-11 as of January 1, 2013.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. Under this ASU, an entity will have the option to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either one or two consecutive financial statements. The ASU eliminates the option in U.S. GAAP to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. An entity should apply the ASU retrospectively. For a nonpublic entity, the ASU is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2012, and interim and annual periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. In December 2011, the FASB decided to defer the effective date of those changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate only to the presentation of reclassification adjustments in the statement of income by issuing ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive income in Accounting Standards Update 2011-05. The Company already presents the components of net income and comprehensive income in a single statement, which is consistent with this ASU, and does not plan to change to present a separate statement of other comprehensive income following the statement of income in 2012.
KW WDC/Carlsbad [Member]
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 2-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of KW/WDC Portfolio Member LLC and One Carlsbad (the Entities) have been presented on a combined basis because the Entities are under common management. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.
PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION AND CONSOLIDATION—The combined financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company with its wholly owned subsidiaries and One Carlsbad.
The Portfolio indirectly owns its real estate through the following wholly owned subsidiaries:
KW/WDC BEAVERTON, LLC—KW/WDC Beaverton LLC (Beaverton) was formed on March 17, 2006, with the Portfolio as the sole member. Beaverton acquired the real property known as the Villas at Arbor Creek Apartments, a 440‑unit apartment complex located in Beaverton, Oregon.
KW/WDC SACRAMENTO, LLC—KW/WDC Sacramento LLC (Sacramento) was formed on March 16, 2006, with the Portfolio as sole member. Sacramento acquired the real property known as the Shorepark Apartments, a 393‑unit apartment complex located in Sacramento, California.
KW/WDC VALLEJO, LLC—KW/WDC Vallejo LLC (Vallejo) was formed on March 16, 2006, with the Portfolio as sole member. Vallejo acquired the real property known, as the Bay Village Apartments, a 260‑unit apartment complex located in Vallejo, California.
Each of the above entities shall exist until December 31, 2056, unless terminated sooner pursuant to the limited liability company agreement or by operation of law.
REAL ESTATE—The three apartment complexes, discussed above that were still owned at December 31, 2011 and 2010, were all acquired in March 2006 for a combined acquisition cost of $117,986,938, including capitalized acquisition costs of $1,935,638. As a result of the push down accounting described in the transaction above, the fair value of the real estate and related intangible assets was adjusted to $93,465,482 at the time of the transaction on June 25, 2010.
The fair value of real estate acquired was allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting primarily of land and building, and to the fair value of the identified acquired intangible assets, which primarily comprised in‑place leases valued at $1,213,871, which was fully amortized in 2010.
The fair value of real estate was determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, which was then allocated to land and building, based on management's determination of the relative fair values of these assets. The fair value of the acquired in‑place lease value was determined by calculating the present value of the cash flows provided by the leases, net of related incremental expenses over the estimated lease‑up period.
Carlsbad was acquired on March 23, 2005 for $19,615,125, including capitalized acquisition costs of $240,125. The fair value of real estate acquired was allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land and building, and to the fair value of the identified acquired intangible assets, which comprised in‑place and above and below market lease values.
Property is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Building
 
39 years
Building improvements
 
10 - 39 years
Equipment
 
7 - 10 years
Tenant improvements
 
Lesser of useful life of the asset or
  lease

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG LIVED ASSETS—Long‑lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with Impairment of Long‑Lived Assets ASC Subtopic 360‑10. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale would be presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the balance sheet.
CASH—The Entities maintains their cash in federally insured banking institutions. The account balances at these institutions periodically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. To mitigate this risk, the Entities place their cash with quality financial institutions.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT RESERVES AND REAL ESTATE TAXES AND INSURANCE HELD IN ESCROW—Deposits in escrow are typically funds held by a mortgage lender that are restricted in use for payment of real estate taxes, property insurance, and certain capital expenditures. Funds in tax and insurance escrows are used to pay real estate taxes and insurance premiums directly to the taxing authorities and insurance agencies, respectively. Funds in capital expenditure escrows are generally disbursed as reimbursement to the borrower upon submission of satisfactory evidence that the related capital expenditures are incurred as anticipated. These escrow deposits are refundable to the borrower upon repayment of the mortgage loan.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—Accounts receivable due from tenants are recorded at the contractual amount as determined by the lease agreements, and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Entities' best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Entities' existing accounts receivable. The Entities determine the allowance based on historical experience and specific item identification, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
DEFERRED FINANCING AND LEASING COSTS—Costs incurred in obtaining the mortgage loans are capitalized and amortized over the term of the mortgage loans on a straight‑line basis, which approximates the effective‑interest method. Amortization of the deferred financing costs were $112,941 (unaudited), $18,713 and $116,760 (unaudited) for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying combined statements of operations. Costs incurred in securing leases are capitalized as deferred leasing costs and amortized over the life of the related lease.
INCOME TAXES—No provision has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for federal or state income taxes, as any such taxes related to the revenues and expenses of the Entities are the responsibility of the members/partners.
The Entities are required to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement, which could result in the Entities recording a tax liability that would reduce net assets. Based on their analysis, the Entities have determined that there are no tax benefits that would have a material impact on the Entities' financial position or results of operations. The tax years 2006 through 2010 remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Entities are subject.
REVENUE RECOGNITION—Residential leases are for one year or less and revenue is recognized as earned. The lease amount for residential leases is fixed over the term of the lease and as such earned revenue approximates straight line revenue.
Office leases are typically entered into for a period of 5 years. Rental revenue related to office properties is recognized on the straight‑line basis over the terms of the leases.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying combined financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.
KWF Venture VI [Member]
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
INVESTMENT IN LOAN POOL PARTICIPATION—Participation interest income from the investment in loan pool participation is recognized on a level yield basis under the provisions of Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality ASC Subtopic 310-30, where a level yield model is utilized to determine a yield rate which, based upon projected future cash flows, accretes interest income over the estimated holding period. When the future cash flows of a note cannot reasonably be estimated, cash payments are applied to the cost basis of the note until it is fully recovered before any interest income is recognized.
In accordance with this guidance, projected future cash flows to be received by the Partnership through the Partnership Subsidiary are accreted on a level yield basis using the investment made to capitalize KW EU Loan Partners I, LLC as the initial net investment amount. On a periodic basis, the Partnership will re-evaluate the projected future cash flows to be received by the Partnership and make adjustments to the level yield accretion as necessary.
OPERATING CURRENCY—The functional currency of the Partnership is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the 110 Company is the British pound sterling. The financial transactions related to the participation interests held by the 110 Company are translated into U.S. dollars by translating assets and liabilities at the closing exchange rate on the balance sheet date with translation adjustments reported directly in partners' capital and income statement items at average exchange rates during the year. Individually material income and expense transactions are translated using the closing exchange rate in effect on the date the transaction is recognized.
INCOME TAXES—As a limited partnership, the Partnership is a pass-through entity for income tax purposes; therefore, the Partnership's taxable income or loss is allocated to partners in accordance with their respective ownership, and no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the consolidated financial statements.
Management has evaluated the Partnership's tax positions and concluded that the Partnership has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements in order to comply with the provisions of ASC 740-10.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Cash and cash equivalents include high liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. Periodically throughout the period from October 5, 2011 (inception) through December 31, 2011, balances in various bank accounts exceeded federally insured limits. To date, no losses have been experienced related to such amounts. The Partnership places cash with quality financial institutions and does not believe there is a significant concentration of credit risk.
ESCROW DEPOSITS—An escrow deposit account is maintained pursuant to the Loan Agreement for the loan payable that is funded from remittances from the loan participation in excess of current debt service requirements until such time that these escrow deposits reach a balance equal to one quarterly period's debt service.
Bay Fund Opportunity [Member]
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION—The Company consolidates entities in which it holds a greater than 50% voting interest and real estate entities, which are deemed variable interest entities (VIEs) in which the Company was determined to be the primary beneficiary. The Company accounts for investments over which it has significant influence but not a controlling financial interest using the equity method of accounting.
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES—The VIEs (Marina Cove and Shores) lease, manage, operate, improve, finance and sell real estate property. Management determined whether or not the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE by determining whether or not the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and (ii) the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses, which could potentially be significant to the VIE based on the terms of the VIE's operating agreement. Activities that most significantly impact the VIE's performance include selling real estate.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, and reported amounts of income and expenses. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Such estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less. Periodically, the Company maintains cash balances in various bank accounts in excess of federally insured limits. To date, no losses have been experienced related to such amounts. The Company places cash with quality financial institutions and does not believe there is a significant concentration of credit risk.
REAL ESTATE ASSETS—Real estate assets are carried at depreciated cost. Depreciation on buildings and improvements has been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements using the straight‑line method based on estimated useful lives of 40 years for Building and improvements and five to ten years for Fixtures and equipment. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and costs of renewals or betterments are capitalized and depreciated at the appropriate rates.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS—In accordance with accounting guidance for long‑lived assets, the asset or asset group is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If indications of impairment exist, the Company will evaluate the project by comparing the carrying amount of the asset or asset group to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the project. Estimated future cash flows include estimated costs to develop the project whether these costs would be recognized as an expense or capitalized in future periods. Future interest costs that are necessary to develop the project, and therefore capitalizable, are also included. If impairment exists, an impairment loss will be recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset or asset group. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, there were no impairments recorded.
CONCENTRATION OF RISK—The Company's real estate is concentrated in California. Adverse conditions in the sector or geographic location would likely result in a material decline in the value of the Company's investments.
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS—Noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements reflect the interests of noncontrolling members in Marina Cove and Shores.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts due for rental and operating expense payments in accordance with tenants' lease agreements.
REVENUE RECOGNITION—Rental revenue related to multifamily investments is recognized on the straight-line basis over the terms of the lease.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET—Financing costs incurred in obtaining long‑term debt are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related debt on a straight‑line basis.
INCOME TAXES—As a limited liability company, the members elected for the Company to be a pass-through entity for income tax purposes; therefore, the Company's taxable income or loss is allocated to members in accordance with their respective ownership, and no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the financial statements.
Management has evaluated the Company's tax positions and concluded that the Company had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements in order to comply with the provisions of this guidance. The Company is not subject to income tax examinations by U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years before 2008 .
KW America and Santee Village [Member]
 
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of KWI America Multifamily, LLC and KW SV Investment West Coast, LLC have been presented on a combined basis because the entities are under common management. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.
PRINCIPLES OF COMBINATION —The combined financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company with its wholly owned subsidiaries and KW SV Investment West Coast, LLC. All significant intercompany items have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company indirectly owns its real estate through the following wholly owned subsidiaries:
KW/WDC WESTERMORELAND, LLC—KW/WDC Westmoreland, LLC (Westmoreland) was formed on February 21, 2007, with the Company as sole member. Westmoreland acquired the 687‑unit multifamily apartment project known as the City Heights Apartments (City Heights) and other improvements located in Los Angeles, California.
KW/WDC WEST CAMPUS, LLC—KW/WDC West Campus (West Campus) was formed on March 28, 2007, with the Company as sole member. West Campus acquired the real property known as the Heights on West Campus Apartments, a 401‑unit apartment complex located in Federal Way, Washington.
The Company shall be perpetual, unless otherwise terminated by terms defined in the Company's operating agreement.
REAL ESTATE —The City Heights property was acquired on February 22, 2007 for $121,671,007 (unaudited), including capitalized acquisition costs of $1,652,801 (unaudited).
The West Campus property was acquired on March 29, 2007 for $47,272,824 (unaudited), including capitalized acquisition costs of $754,618 (unaudited).
The fair value of real estate acquired was allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting primarily of land and building, and to the fair value of the identified acquired intangible assets, which comprise in‑place lease value.
The fair value of real estate was determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, which was then allocated to land and building, based on management's determination of the relative fair values of these assets. The fair value of the acquired in‑place lease value was determined by calculating the present value of the cash flows provided by the leases, net of related incremental expenses over the estimated lease‑up period.
Land, buildings, building improvements, and equipment are carried at cost. The buildings are depreciated over 39 years, building improvements are depreciated over 10 years, and equipment is depreciated over 5 years on a straight‑line basis. The acquired in‑place lease value is amortized over one year.
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURES—In accordance with FASB ASC 323 Investment - Equity Method and Joint Ventures, unconsolidated equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted for KWSV's share of the venture's earnings or losses and cash distributions. In accordance with the guidance, the allocation of profit and losses should be analyzed to determine how an increase or decrease in net assets of the SV Property Owner (determined in conformity with U.S. GAAP) will affect cash payments to the member over the life of the SV Property Owner and on its liquidation. Because certain property owner agreements contain preferences with regard to cash flows from operations, capital events and/or liquidation, KWSV reflects its share of profits and losses by determining the difference between its “claim on the Investee's book value” at the end and the beginning of the period. This claim is calculated based on the amount that KWSV would receive if the Investee were to liquidate all of its assets at recorded amounts determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and distribute the resulting cash to creditors and investors in accordance with their respective priorities. This method is commonly referred to as the hypothetical liquidation at book value method.
On a periodic basis, KWSV shall assess whether there are any indicators that the value of its investment in unconsolidated joint venture may be impaired. An investment is impaired only if management's estimate of the value of the investment is less than the carrying value of the investment, and such decline in value is deemed other than temporary. As of December 31, 2011, no adjustments for impairment were made to the KWSV's investment in unconsolidated real estate joint venture.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG LIVED ASSETS—Long‑lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with Impairment of Long‑Lived Assets ASC Subtopic 360‑10. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale would be presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the balance sheet.
CASH—The Entities maintains their cash in federally insured banking institutions. The account balances at these institutions periodically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. To mitigate this risk, the Entities place their cash with quality financial institutions.
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT DEPOSITS AND REAL ESTATE TAXES AND INSURANCE HELD IN ESCROW—Deposits in escrow are typically funds held by a mortgage lender that are restricted in use for payment of real estate taxes, property insurance, and certain capital expenditures. Funds in tax and insurance escrows are used to pay real estate taxes and insurance premiums directly to the taxing authorities and insurance agencies, respectively. Funds in capital expenditure escrows are generally disbursed as reimbursement to the borrower upon submission of satisfactory evidence that the related capital expenditures are incurred as anticipated. These escrow deposits are refundable to the borrower upon repayment of the mortgage loan.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—Accounts receivable due from tenants are recorded at the contractual amount as determined by the lease agreements, and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Entities' best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Entities' existing accounts receivable. The Entities determine the allowance based on historical experience and specific item identification, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS—Costs incurred in obtaining the mortgage loans are capitalized and amortized over the term of the mortgage loans on a straight‑line basis, which approximates the effective‑interest method. Amortization of the deferred financing costs were $0, $42,743 (unaudited) and $29,160 (unaudited) for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying combined statements of operations.
INOME TAXES—No provision has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for federal or state income taxes, as any such taxes related to the revenues and expenses of the Entities are the responsibility of the members.
The Entities are required to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement, which could result in the Entities recording a tax liability that would reduce net assets. Based on their analysis, the Entities have determined that there are no tax benefits that would have a material impact on the Entities' financial position or results of operations.
USE OF ESTIMATES—The preparation of the accompanying combined financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future period