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1. Basis of Presentation
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
1.             Basis of Presentation

The information, as of June 30, 2012 and for the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, are unaudited, but includes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which the Company’s management believes to be necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2012, which are included in the annual report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Liquidating Basis of Accounting

Basis of Consolidation – As a result of the shareholders' approval of the Plan of Liquidation, the Company adopted the liquidation basis of accounting effective May 31, 2012.  This basis of accounting is considered appropriate when liquidation of a company is imminent.  Under the liquidation basis of accounting, assets are valued at their net realizable value, which is the non-discounted amount of cash, or its equivalent, into which an asset is expected to be converted in the due course of business less direct costs.  Liabilities are stated at their estimated settlement amount, which is the non-discounted amount of cash, or its equivalent, expected to be paid to liquidate an obligation in the due course of business, including direct costs. 

Accrued Cost of Liquidation

The Company accrued the estimated costs expected to be incurred during the dissolution period, as of June 1, 2012.  The dissolution period estimate provides time for the Company to complete the remaining litigation, make final distributions (if any), and file its certificate of dissolution.  In determining its total estimated costs to liquidate, the Company estimated that it will incur costs through March 31, 2016 as follows (in thousands):

       
Salaries, wages and benefits
  $ 1,117  
Lease expense
    205  
Legal, accounting, board and other professional fees
    1,407  
Litigation related expenses
    2,100  
Outside services and other expenses
    538  
Insurance
    313  
Total liquidation accrual
  $ 5,680  

The estimates were based on prior history, known future events, contractual obligations and the estimated time to complete liquidation.  The Company has recorded total accrued liabilities of $5.4 million on the statement of net assets as of June 30, 2012.  The actual costs associated with carrying out the Plan of Liquidation may depend on factors beyond the control of the Company and differ materially from the accrued amounts because of the Plan's inherent uncertainty.  See "Risk Factors" below.

Because of the unpredictability of any settlement amounts or a ruling in favor of the Company, the Company is currently unable to estimate the net realizable value of any proceeds for the ongoing litigation against VIA and SIS.  Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any receivables for such litigation.  If the Company is successful in its litigation efforts, it will record the amount of any settlement or final judgment at the time thereof, resulting in an increase to the net assets.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  These differences may be material.  See "Risk Factors" below.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Income Taxes

Income taxes are calculated under Accounting Standard Codification Topic 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes”.  Under ASC 740, the liability method is used in accounting for income taxes, which includes the effects of deferred tax assets or liabilities.  Deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is expected, based on whether such assets are more likely than not to be utilized.