Recent Pronouncements and Accounting Changes

9 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2011

Recent Pronouncements and Accounting Changes

Note 2.  Recent Pronouncements and Accounting Changes

In September 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance that modifies the manner in which the two-step impairment test of goodwill is applied.  Under the amendments in this update, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.  If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.  However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test prescribed by existing standards.

The updated guidance is effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.