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New Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity

Recently Issued

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”. Under this ASU, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operation. The ASU also modified related disclosure requirements. The ASU is effective for the annual reporting period in the fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2014 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the ASU will have on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

Financial Services-Investment Companies
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2013-08 “Financial Services – Investment Companies, Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirement.” The ASU clarifies the characteristics of an investment company by amending the measurement criteria for certain interests in other investment companies. Additionally, the ASU introduces new disclosure requirements. The ASU is effective for the annual reporting period in the fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this guidance in the period ended March 31, 2014. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 “Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” The ASU provides guidance that an unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward. The ASU is effective for the annual reporting period in the fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this guidance in the period ended March 31, 2014. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.