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NOTE 11 - GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENT | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Investment [Text Block] | NOTE 11 - GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENT On September 30, 2010, Asure entered into a Promissory Note with VTEL Products Corporation (VTEL) and J. Merritt Belisle for the sale of its shares of Common Stock in VTEL. Asure sold 1,312,014 shares for $130 with $10 due immediately, $60 due September 30, 2011, and the remaining $60 due September 30, 2012. Asure recorded a gain on sale of $130 in the third quarter of 2010 as these shares were carried at zero value on the balance sheet. In addition to the note receivable, Asure retains the right to receive 3% of net proceeds of the consideration received by VTEL or its shareholders in connection with a potential change of control. If no such change of control happens within 5 years, Asure has the right, with written notice, to request VTEL to repurchase this right at fair market value. Asure has not placed a value on this right due to the uncertainty surrounding the future outcome.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for investments, including all tables. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Article 12 + Details
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