Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Practices: Derivative Instruments (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Policies

Derivative Instruments

(R)       Derivative Instruments

All derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded in the balance sheet as assets or liabilities at fair value. Hedge accounting is permitted only if certain criteria are met, including a requirement that a highly effective relationship exist between the derivative instrument and the hedged item, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis. Results of effective hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income for cash flow hedges and in current earnings for fair value hedges. The ineffective portions of hedge results are recognized in current earnings.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had an interest rate swap agreement that converts an outstanding term loan from a variable rate to a fixed rate. This agreement is designated and effective as a cash flow hedge. The objective of the swap is to reduce the variability in cash flows associated with the re-pricing of interest rates on certain variable rate debt. Changes in fair value of the swap were recorded through other comprehensive income or loss.