2.2.0.7 false Basis of Presentation 10101 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation true false false false 1 USD false false Unit12 Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 Unit13 Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 Unit1 Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 $ 2 Notes to Financial Statements 0 har_NotesToFinancialStatementsAbstract har false na duration Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] false false false false false true false false false false false false 1 false false false false 0 0 false false false xbrli:stringItemType string Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] false 3 Basis of Presentation 1 us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock us-gaap true na duration No definition available. false false false false false false false false false false false terselabel false 1 false false false false 0 0 <div> <div> <div> Note 1 – Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation References to "we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "Harman" refer to Harman International Industries, Incorporated and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context specifically requires otherwise. Our unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2010 and for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 (our "2010 Form 10-K") and do not include all information and footnote disclosures included in our audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 due to seasonal, economic and other factors. Where necessary, information for prior periods has been reclassified to conform to the consolidated financial statement presentation for the corresponding periods in the current fiscal year. The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates affect the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2010 Form 10-K. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: We reserve an estimated amount for accounts receivable that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts are primarily based on specific identification of uncollectible accounts. Historical collection rates and customer credit worthiness are considered in determining specific reserves. At September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, we had $8.2 million and $8.1 million, respectively, reserved for possible uncollectible accounts receivable. Discontinued Operations: The results of operations of businesses that have been sold are presented separately as Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, in the current and prior periods, where applicable. Amounts in prior periods have been restated in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to reflect continuing operations. Refer to Note 19—Discontinued Operations for further information.</div></div> </div> Note 1 – Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation References to "we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "Harman" refer to Harman International false false false us-types:textBlockItemType textblock Description containing the entire organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. 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