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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, establishing a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This update provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. We have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified approach to adopt this guidance. Between August 2015 and May 2016, the FASB issued four additional updates to 1) ASU No. 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date, 2) ASU No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), 3) ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, and 4) ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients to provide further guidance and clarification in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and all annual and interim periods thereafter. In the first quarter 2017 the Company developed a project plan and timeline to complete a diagnostic assessment to begin developing solutions. This assessment has progressed and has included an initial training of key personnel, sampling of contracts, and revenue stream evaluation. The Company expects to implement and test any changes in policy, processes, systems and internal controls and compute required transition adjustments and disclosures. The Company expects to adopt the standard on a modified retrospective basis in 2018. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial statements.
    
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, which establishes a comprehensive new lease accounting model. This update clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and requires lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset for leases with a lease-term of more than twelve months. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within the fiscal year, and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on the financial statements.