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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States (“US”) dollars and are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the US (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Canadian Securities Administrators and US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the preparation of consolidated financial statements.


Our fiscal year commences on February 1st of each year and ends on January 31st of the following year. Our fiscal year, which ends on January 31, 2016, is referred to as the “current fiscal year”, “fiscal 2016”, “2016” or using similar words. Our previous fiscal year, which ended on January 31, 2015, is referred to as the “previous fiscal year”, “fiscal 2015”, “2015” or using similar words. Other fiscal years are referenced by the applicable year during which the fiscal year ends. For example, “2017” refers to the annual period ending January 31, 2017 and the “fourth quarter of 2017” refers to the quarter ending January 31, 2017.



We have reclassified certain immaterial items in the consolidated financial statements to conform to the current presentation.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of consolidation 


The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Descartes and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. We do not have any variable interests in variable interest entities. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated during consolidation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Financial instruments 


Fair value of financial instruments 


In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 320 "Investments - Debt and Equity Securities" (Topic 320) related to accounting for certain investments in equity securities, and based on our intentions regarding these instruments, we classify our marketable securities as available for sale and account for these investments at fair value.


The carrying amounts of the Company’s cash, accounts receivable (net), accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period of time between origination of the instruments and their expected realization.


Foreign exchange risk 


We are exposed to foreign exchange risk because the Company transacts business in currencies other than the US dollar. Accordingly, our results are affected, and may be affected in the future, by exchange rate fluctuations of the US dollar relative to the Canadian dollar, euro and various other foreign currencies.


Interest rate risk 


We are exposed to interest rate fluctuations to the extent that we borrow on our revolving debt facility, which depending on the type of advance under the available facilities, interest will be charged based on either i) Canada prime rate; or ii) US base rate; or iii) LIBOR. As of January 31, 2016, all amounts previously borrowed under the revolving debt facility have been repaid and no amounts remain owing.


We are also exposed to reductions in interest rates, which could adversely impact expected returns from our investment of corporate funds in interest bearing bank accounts.


Credit risk 


We are exposed to credit risk through our invested cash and accounts receivable. We hold our cash with reputable financial institutions. The lack of concentration of accounts receivable from a single customer and the dispersion of customers among industries and geographical locations mitigate our credit risk.


We do not use any type of speculative financial instruments, including but not limited to foreign exchange contracts, futures, swaps and option agreements, to manage our foreign exchange or interest rate risks. In addition, we do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign currency translation 


The US dollar is the presentation currency of the Company. Assets and liabilities of our subsidiaries are translated into US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated into US dollars using daily exchange rates. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. On substantial liquidation of a foreign operation, the component of other accumulated comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.


The functional currency of each of our entities is the local currency in which they operate. Transactions incurred in currencies other than the local currency of an entity are converted to the local currency at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are re-measured into the local currency at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. All foreign currency re-measurement gains and losses are included in net income. For the year ended January 31, 2016, foreign currency re-measurement loss of $0.2 million was included in net income (January 31, 2015 – gain of $1.4 million; January 31, 2014 – loss of $0.2 million).
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of estimates 


Preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying note disclosures. Although these estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best knowledge of current events, actual results may be different from the estimates. These estimates, judgments and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable at that time, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.


Estimates and assumptions are used when accounting for items such as allocations of the purchase price and the fair value of net assets acquired in business combination transactions, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, allowance for doubtful accounts, collectability of other receivables, provisions for excess or obsolete inventory, restructuring accruals, revenue related estimates including vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of selling price and best estimate of selling price (“BESP”), fair value of stock-based compensation, assumptions embodied in the valuation of assets for impairment assessment, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, realization of investment tax credits, uncertain tax positions and recognition of contingencies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash 


Cash included highly liquid short-term deposits with original maturities of three months or less.
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Allowance for doubtful accounts 


We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make their required payments. Specifically, we consider the age of the receivables, customers’ payment history, historical write-offs, the creditworthiness of the customer, and current economic trends among other factors. Accounts receivable are written off, and the associated allowance is eliminated, if it is determined that the specific balance is no longer collectible. The allowance is maintained for 100% of all accounts deemed to be uncollectible and, for those receivables not specifically identified as uncollectible, an allowance is maintained for a specific percentage of those receivables based upon the aging of accounts, our historical collection experience and current economic expectations. To date, the actual losses have been within our expectations. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of the accounts receivable balance as of January 31, 2016 and 2015.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventory 


Finished goods inventories are stated at the lower of cost and market. The cost of finished goods is determined on the basis of average cost of units.


The valuation of inventory, including the determination of obsolete or excess inventory, requires management to estimate the future demand for our products within specified time horizons. We perform an assessment of inventory which includes a review of, among other factors, demand requirements, product life cycle and development plans, product pricing and quality issues. If the demand for our products indicates we are no longer able to sell inventories above cost or at all, we write down inventory to market or excess inventory is written off.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Impairment of long-lived assets 


We test long-lived assets or asset groups, such as property and equipment and finite life intangible assets, for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset or asset group; and a current expectation that the asset or asset group will more likely than not be sold or disposed of before the end of its estimated useful life. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimate of undiscounted future cash flows generated by such asset or asset group is less than the carrying amount. Measurement of the impairment loss is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows. No impairment of long-lived assets has been identified or recorded in our consolidated statements of operations for any of the fiscal years presented.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and intangible assets 


Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not subject to amortization.


We test for impairment of goodwill at least annually on October 31st of each year and at any other time if any event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce our fair value below our reporting unit’s carrying amount. Our operations are analyzed by management and our chief operating decision makers as being part of a single industry segment providing logistics technology solutions. Accordingly, our goodwill impairment assessment is based on the allocation of goodwill to a single reporting unit. We completed the qualitative assessment during our third quarter of 2016 and concluded that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill was greater than the carrying value. As a result, no impairment of goodwill was recorded in fiscal 2016 (no impairments were recorded for fiscal 2015 or fiscal 2014).


We perform further quarterly analysis of whether any event has occurred that would more likely than not reduce our fair value below our reporting unit’s carrying amount and, if so, we perform a goodwill impairment test between the annual date. Any impairment adjustment is recognized as an expense in the period that the adjustment is identified.


Intangible assets related to our acquisitions are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Intangible assets include customer agreements and relationships, non-compete covenants, existing technologies and trade names. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. We write down intangible asset or asset groups with a finite life to fair value when the related undiscounted cash flows are not expected to allow for recovery of the carrying value. Fair value of intangible asset or asset groups is determined by discounting the expected related future cash flows.


Amortization of our intangible assets is generally recorded at the following rates:


Customer agreements and relationships Straight-line over three to twenty years
Existing technologies Straight-line over three to twelve years
Trade names Straight-line over one to fifteen years
Non-compete covenants Straight-line over two to twelve years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and equipment


Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Depreciation of our property and equipment is generally recorded at the following rates:


Computer equipment and software 30% declining balance
Furniture and fixtures 20% declining balance
Leasehold improvements Straight-line over lesser of useful life or term of lease

Fully depreciated property and equipment are removed from the balance sheet when they are no longer in use.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue recognition 


We recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. We consider revenue realized or realizable and earned when there exists persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the product has been delivered or the services have been provided to the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. All revenue is recognized net of any related sales taxes. In addition to this general policy, the specific revenue recognition policies for each major category of revenue are included below.


Services Revenues - Services revenues are principally comprised of the following: (i) ongoing transactional fees for use of our services and products by our customers, which are recognized as the transactions occur; (ii) professional services revenues from consulting, implementation and training services related to our services and products, which are recognized as the services are performed; (iii) maintenance, subscription and other related revenues, including revenues associated with maintenance and support of our services and products, which are recognized ratably over the subscription period; and (iv) hardware revenues, which are recognized when hardware is shipped.


License Revenues - License revenues are derived from perpetual licenses granted to our customers to use our software products.


We enter into arrangements from time to time that may consist of multiple deliverables which may include any combination of services and software licenses. Our typical multiple-element arrangements involve: (i) software with maintenance support services, (ii) professional services with one time set-up fees and (iii) hardware with services. For any arrangements involving multiple deliverables involving non-software elements (hardware, one time set-up fees, professional services, subscription, etc.) the consideration from the arrangement is allocated to each respective element based on its relative selling price, using VSOE of selling price. In instances when we are unable to establish the selling price using VSOE, we attempt to establish selling price of each element based on acceptable third party evidence of selling price (“TPE”); however we are generally unable to reliably determine the selling price of similar competitor products or services on a stand-alone basis. In these instances, we use our BESP in our allocation of the arrangement consideration. The objective of BESP is to determine the price at which we would transact a sale if the product or service was sold on a stand-alone basis. We determine BESP for each specific element in a multiple element arrangement considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, competitive landscape, internal costs, gross margin objectives and pricing practices.


For arrangements involving multiple deliverables of software with maintenance support services, the revenue is recognized based ASC Subtopic 985-605 “Software: Revenue Recognition”. If we are unable to determine VSOE of fair value for all of the deliverables of the arrangement, but are able to obtain VSOE of fair value for all the undelivered elements, revenue is allocated using the residual method. Under the residual method, the amount of revenue allocated to the delivered elements equals the total arrangement consideration less the aggregate fair value of any undelivered elements. If VSOE of fair value of any undelivered software items does not exist, revenue from the entire arrangement is initially deferred and recognized at the earlier of: (i) delivery of those elements for which VSOE of fair value did not exist; or (ii) when VSOE of fair value can be established.
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Research and development costs 


To date, we have not capitalized any costs related to research and development of our computer software products. Costs incurred between the dates that the product is considered to be technologically feasible and is considered to be ready for general release to customers have historically been expensed as they have not been significant.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-based compensation plans 


Stock Options 


We maintain stock option plans for directors, officers, employees and other service providers. Options to purchase our common shares are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common shares as of the date of grant. This fair market value is determined using the closing price of our common shares on the TSX on the day immediately preceding the date of the grant.


Employee stock options generally vest over a five-year period starting from the grant date and expire seven years from the grant date. Directors’ and officers’ stock options generally have quarterly vesting over a three- to five-year period. We issue new shares from treasury upon the exercise of a stock option.


The fair value of employee stock option grants that are ultimately expected to vest are amortized to expense in our consolidated statement of operations based on the straight-line attribution method. The fair value of stock option grants is calculated using the Black-Scholes Merton option-pricing model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our common stock and other factors. The risk-free interest rates are based on Government of Canada average bond yields for a period consistent with the expected life of the option in effect at the time of the grant. The expected option life is based on the historical life of our granted options and other factors.


Performance & Restricted Share Units 


We maintain a performance and restricted share unit plan pursuant to which certain of our officers are eligible to receive grants of performance share units (“PSUs”) and restricted share units (“RSUs”).


PSUs vest at the end of a three-year performance period. The ultimate number of PSUs that vest is based on the total shareholder return (“TSR”) of our Company relative to the TSR of companies comprising a peer index group. TSR is calculated based on the weighted-average closing price of shares for the five trading days preceding the beginning and end of the performance period. The fair value of PSUs is expensed to stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period. PSUs expire ten years from the grant date. New shares are issued from treasury upon the redemption of a PSU.


PSUs are measured at fair value estimated using a Monte Carlo Simulation approach. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our common stock and other factors. The risk-free interest rates are based on the Government of Canada average bond yields for a period consistent with the expected life of the PSUs at the time of the grant. The expected PSU life is based on the historical life of our stock options and other factors.


RSUs vest annually over a three-year period starting from the grant date and expire ten years from the grant date. We issue new shares from treasury upon the redemption of an RSU.


RSUs are measured at fair value based on the closing price of our common shares for the day preceding the date of the grant and will be expensed to stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period.


Deferred Share Unit Plan 


Our board of directors adopted a deferred share unit plan effective as of June 28, 2004, pursuant to which non-employee directors are eligible to receive grants of deferred share units (“DSUs”), each of which has an initial value equal to the weighted-average closing price of our common shares for the five trading days preceding the grant date. The plan allows each director to choose to receive, in the form of DSUs, all, none or a percentage of the eligible director’s fees which would otherwise be payable in cash. If a director has invested less than the minimum amount of equity in Descartes, as prescribed from time to time by the board of directors then the director must take at least 50% of the base annual fee for serving as a director in the form of DSUs. Each DSU fully vests upon award but is distributed only when the director ceases to be a member of the board of directors. Vested units are settled in cash based on our common share price when conversion takes place. Fair value of the liability is based on the closing price of our common shares at the balance sheet date.


Cash-Settled Restricted Share Unit Plan 


Our board of directors adopted a cash-settled restricted share unit plan effective as of May 23, 2007, pursuant to which certain of our employees and outside directors are eligible to receive grants of cash-settled restricted share units (“CRSUs”), each of which has an initial value equal to the weighted-average closing price of our common shares for the five trading days preceding the date of the grant. The CRSUs generally vest based on continued employment and have annual vesting over three- to five-year periods. Vested units are settled in cash based on our common share price when conversion takes place, which is within 30 days following a vesting date and in any event prior to December 31st of the calendar year in which a vesting date occurs. Fair value of the liability is based on the closing price of our common shares at the balance sheet date.
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Business combinations 


We apply the provisions of ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (Topic 805), in the accounting for our acquisitions. It requires us to recognize separately from goodwill, the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments would be recorded to our consolidated statement of operations.


Costs to exit or restructure certain activities of an acquired company or our internal operations are accounted for as termination and exit costs pursuant to ASC Topic 420, “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations” (Topic 420) and are accounted for separately from the business combination.


For a given acquisition, we generally identify certain pre-acquisition contingencies as of the acquisition date and may extend our review and evaluation of these pre-acquisition contingencies throughout the measurement period in order to obtain sufficient information to assess whether we include these contingencies as a part of the purchase price allocation and, if so, to determine the estimated amounts.


If we determine that a pre-acquisition contingency (non-income tax related) is probable in nature and estimable as of the acquisition date, we record our best estimate for such a contingency as a part of the preliminary purchase price allocation. We often continue to gather information and evaluate our pre-acquisition contingencies throughout the measurement period and if we make changes to the amounts recorded or if we identify additional pre-acquisition contingencies during the measurement period, such amounts will be included in the purchase price allocation during the measurement period and, subsequently, in our results of operations.


Uncertain tax positions and tax related valuation allowances assumed in connection with a business combination are initially estimated as of the acquisition date. We review these items during the measurement period as we continue to actively seek and collect information relating to facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. Changes to these uncertain tax positions and tax related valuation allowances made subsequent to the measurement period, or if they relate to facts and circumstances that did not exist at the acquisition date, are recorded in our provision for income taxes in our consolidated statement of operations.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income taxes 


We use the liability method of income tax allocation to account for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. These temporary differences are measured using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the extent that we consider it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In determining the valuation allowance, we consider factors such as the reversal of deferred income tax liabilities, projected taxable income, our history of losses for tax purposes, and the character of income tax assets and tax planning strategies. A change to these factors could impact the estimated valuation allowance and income tax expense.


We evaluate our uncertain tax positions by using a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions and provisions for income taxes. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not, based solely on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the appropriate amount of the benefit to recognize. The amount of benefit to recognize is measured as the maximum amount which is more likely than not to be realized. The tax position is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit. We continually assess the likelihood and amount of potential adjustments and adjust the income tax provisions, income taxes payable and deferred income taxes in the period in which the facts that give rise to a revision become known.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Earnings per share 


Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued during the period. The treasury stock method is used to compute the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements 


In September 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-16, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments” (“ASU 2015-16”). ASU 2015-16 provides guidance to more clearly articulate the accounting requirements for measurement-period adjustments related to a business combination. ASU 2015-16 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted and the Company adopted ASU 2015-16 in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our results of operations or disclosures.


In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” (“ASU 2015-17”). ASU 2015-17 requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2017. Early adoption at the beginning of an interim or annual period is permitted. Entities can adopt this standard either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 on a prospective basis. As a result, we have presented all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2016, but have not reclassified current deferred tax assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015. There was no impact on our results of operations as a result of the adoption of ASU 2015-17.


Recently issued accounting pronouncements 


In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition" and nearly all other existing revenue recognition guidance under US GAAP. The core principal of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-14 which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for one year. ASU 2014-09 is now effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2018. Early adoption as of the original effective date of ASU 2014-09 is permitted. When applying ASU 2014-09 we can either apply the amendments: (i) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within ASU 2014-09 or (ii) retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined within ASU 2014-09. We are currently evaluating the effect that the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on our results of operations, financial position and disclosures. Although it is expected to have a impact on our revenue recognition policies and disclosures, we have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined when we will adopt the standard and the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.


In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 2015-40)” (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt this guidance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or disclosures.


In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”). ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU 2015-03 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or disclosures.


In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-05, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement” (“ASU 2015-05”). ASU 2015-05 provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or disclosures.


In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory” (“ASU 2015-11”). ASU 2015-11 provides guidance to more clearly articulate the requirements for the measurement and disclosure of inventory. ASU 2015-11 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2017. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or disclosures.


In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, “Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 supersedes the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different categories reducing the number of items that are recognized in other comprehensive income as well as simplifying the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2018. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption will have on its results of operations, financial position and disclosures.


In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 supersedes the lease guidance in ASC Topic 840, “Leases” and requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, which will be our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2019. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption will have on its results of operations, financial position and disclosures.