New Accounting Standards

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This ASU simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring that such costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt instrument, consistent with debt discounts. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods therein. Adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on PPG's consolidated financial position.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606.” This ASU replaces nearly all existing U.S. GAAP guidance on revenue recognition. The standard prescribes a five-step model for recognizing revenue, the application of which will require significant judgment. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. In March 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date by one year, but allow early adoption as of the original adoption date. This proposed delay is subject to the board's normal due diligence process, including a public comment period. PPG is in the process of assessing the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial position, and results of operations.