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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Estimated Useful Lives of Capital Assets | The following represents the estimated useful lives of property and equipment:
Furniture and fixtures | 5 years
Office equipment | 5 years
Computer hardware | 3 years
Computer software | 3 years
Leasehold improvements | Lesser of the lease term or 5 years
Building | 40 years

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