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Change in Accounting Policy
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Change in Accounting Policy

C. Change in Accounting Policy

 

In prior years, the Company had included sales taxes and other revenue-related taxes that are collected on behalf of third parties in both revenues and expenses. Due to a change in accounting policy as of October 1, 2015, the Company has reported revenues for 2016 net of these taxes in the accompanying statements of income, with a consequent reduction in taxes and permits expense. Reporting revenues at net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities reflect the cash expected to be realized in the revenue transaction. The Company reclassified sales and other revenue-related taxes amounting to $9.2 million and $7.7 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively, as a reduction to both total revenues and taxes and permits to conform to current financial statement presentation.