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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Revenue Recognition (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]  
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation expense under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”).  At December 31, 2012, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans  pursuant to which incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-qualified stock options (“NQSOs”), stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), restricted stock, performance shares and performance units may be granted to employees and non-employee directors. Option and stock awards are typically settled by issuing authorized but unissued shares of the Company.

The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option award on the measurement date using a binomial option-pricing model.  The fair value of the award is amortized to expense on a straight line basis over the requisite service period. The Company expenses restricted stock awards based on vesting requirements, including time elapsed, market conditions and/or performance conditions.  Because of these requirements, the weighted average period for which the expense is recognized varies. The Company expenses stock appreciation right awards ("SARs") based on vesting requirements. In addition, because they are settled with cash, the fair value of the SAR awards are revalued on a quarterly basis.