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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]  
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NOTE B - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and disclosures normally included in the consolidated condensed financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in connection with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC. These consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of the companies over which we exercise control. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of interim results for the Company. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated condensed financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the consolidated condensed financial statements and the accompanying notes, and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses and cash flows during the periods presented. Actual amounts and results could differ from those estimates. The estimates and assumptions the Company makes are based on historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company's management. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.
 
Significant Accounting Policies
 
Note B of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated condensed financial statements.  Policies newly adopted for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 are set forth below:
 
Goodwill
 
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. The Company accounts for goodwill under the guidance of the ASC Topic 350 – “Intangibles: Goodwill and Other”. Goodwill acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment, at least annually, in accordance with this guidance.
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
In countries in which the Company operates, and the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated using published exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date.  Revenues and expenses and cash flows are translated using an approximate weighted average exchange rate for the year.  Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.  As of November 30, 2011, accumulated other comprehensive income includes income of $3,999, which is entirely from foreign currency translation.
 
Reclassifications
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform with the current period presentation.