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NOTE 4 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
NOTE 4 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On May 12, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 (Topic 220): Fair Value Measurement . The new guidance creates a uniform framework for applying fair value measurement principles. It eliminates differences between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. New disclosures required by the guidance include: quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 measurements; a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in the unobservable inputs disclosed, including the interrelationship between inputs; and a description of the company's valuation processes. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and all amendments will be applied prospectively with any changes in measurements recognized in income in the period of adoption. The adoption of these standards did not materially affect our financial position or results of operations.

On September 17, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 (Topic 820): Comprehensive Income . The new guidance amends disclosure requirements for the presentation of comprehensive income. The amended guidance eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. All changes in OCI will be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The guidance does not change the items that must be reported in OCI. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did  not materially impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows and will only impact the presentation of OCI in the consolidated financial statements. We adopted these standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The adoption of these standards did not materially affect our financial position or results of operations.