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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014 the FASB issued a final standard on revenue from contracts with customers. The standard, issued as FASB ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. In July 2015 the FASB decided to defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for entities reporting under U.S. GAAP from interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 to interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and allow early adoption as of the original effective date. A full retrospective or modified retrospective approach may be taken to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The Company is evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and related disclosures.

In 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-10, “Technical Corrections and Improvements” (ASU 2015-10), which amends a wide range of topics in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments make minor corrections or minor improvements to the Codification. The amendments in ASU 2015-10 that require transition guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments are effective upon the issuance of ASU 2015-10. The Company has reviewed the amendments in ASU 2015-10 and has determined that the new guidance does not have a material impact on the Company’s financial reporting.

In July 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory” (ASU 2015-11), which requires entities to measure most inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value, thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. ASU 2015-11 is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods therein. Early application is permitted. The Company is reviewing the provisions of ASU 2015-11 and expects that the new guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial reporting.

In August 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Interest – Imputation of Interest” (ASU 2015-15), which clarifies the Security and Exchange Commission staff’s position on presenting and measuring debt issuance costs incurred in connection with line-of-credit arrangements given the lack of guidance on this topic in ASU 2015-03. ASU 2015-15 was effective upon issuance. The Company has determined that the new guidance does not have a material impact on its financial reporting.

In September 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments” (ASU 2015-16), which simplifies the accounting for measurement-period adjustments. Under ASU 2015-16, an acquirer must recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. ASU 2015-16 also requires acquirers to present separately on the face of the income statement, or disclose in the notes, the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and must be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company will consider the new guidance in its accounting and financial reporting for acquisitions.