INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

7.  INCOME TAXES

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $2.3 million at October 31, 2011.  The entire amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, will impact the Company's effective tax rate. This liability is classified as long-term unless the liability is expected to conclude within twelve months of the reporting date.  In the next twelve months, due to potential settlements with both foreign and domestic tax authorities related to tax credits and deductions, an estimated $0.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits may be recognized.

The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of October 31, 2011, the Company has accrued approximately $0.2 million of interest and penalty expense relating to unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company files U.S. federal, state, and foreign tax returns that are subject to audit by various tax authorities. The Company is currently under audit in India for fiscal years ended March 31, 1998, 1999, 2008 and 2009, South Africa for fiscal year 2010 and in California for fiscal years ended 2004 and 2005.