13.	NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), establishing a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This standard provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. Between August 2015 and December 2016, the FASB issued five additional updates to Topic 606 to provide further guidance and clarification in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers under ASU 2014-09. We have the option of applying this new standard retrospectively to each prior period presented (“full retrospective approach”) or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings as of the date of adoption (“modified retrospective approach”). The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (and any interim periods included therein) and, therefore, for our fiscal year ending October 31, 2019. We have not yet determined the impact this new accounting standard may have on our consolidated financial statements. During the second and third quarters of fiscal 2017, we developed a project plan and timeline to complete an assessment of the potential impact that this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. During the third quarter of fiscal 2017, this assessment included training of our key personnel, sampling of our customer contracts and revenue stream evaluation. At this time, we expect to use the modified retrospective approach. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and in fiscal 2018, we expect to implement and test any changes in policy, processes, systems and internal controls and to compute required transition adjustments and disclosures related to our implementation of this new accounting standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which establishes a comprehensive new lease accounting model. ASU 2016-02 clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and requires lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset for leases with a lease-term of more than twelve months. ASU 2016-02 is effective for our fiscal year 2020, including interim periods within the fiscal year, and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact this new accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which provides guidance to assist companies in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendment provides a more robust framework to use in determining when a set of transferred assets and activities (“set”) is a business. ASU 2017-01 is effective for our fiscal year 2019, including interim periods within the fiscal year. We do not expect that the adoption of this accounting standard update will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles–Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test of Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test, (i.e., the requirement for an entity to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill in measuring a goodwill impairment loss). ASU 2017-04 provides that a company should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value and should recognize an impairment charge if the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, but only to the extent of the goodwill amount allocated to that reporting unit. Companies will still have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU 2017-04 is effective for our fiscal year 2021, including interim periods within the fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates on or after January 1, 2017. We do not expect that the adoption of this accounting standard update will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting, to provide clarity and to reduce diversity in practice and cost and complexity when applying the guidance in Topic 718 to the modification of the terms and conditions of a share-based payment award. ASU 2017-09 includes guidance on determining which changes to the terms and conditions of share-based payment awards require a company to apply modification accounting under Topic 718. This update requires the entity to account for the effects of a modification unless specific conditions are met. ASU 2017-09 applies to entities that change the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award and is effective for our fiscal year 2019. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. We do not expect that the adoption of this accounting standard update will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.