CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net earnings	$ 33,041	$ 25,928
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax	(868)	(612)
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gain on security available for sale included in net earnings, net of tax	(97)	(1,352)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,237)	(3,073)
Total other comprehensive loss	(2,202)	(5,037)
Total comprehensive income	30,839	20,891
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income	(8,824)	(13,425)
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax	202	135
Foreign currency translation adjustments	124	1,377
Comprehensive income attributable to FirstCity	$ 22,341	$ 8,978