New Accounting Standards Implemented (Policies)

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Sep. 29, 2017

New Accounting Standards Implemented [Abstract]

New Accounting Standards Implemented

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates Step 2, the computation of the implied fair value of goodwill to determine the amount of impairment, from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill for Step 2 under current accounting standards, the Company calculates the fair value of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) as if acquired or assumed in a business combination. Under the amendments in this update, the Company will determine the amount of goodwill impairment by comparing the Step 1 fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. To the extent the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its Step 1 fair value, a goodwill impairment charge is recognized. The new standard is effective for the Company for annual and interim impairment tests beginning January 1, 2020 with early adoption permitted. The Company has elected to early adopt the new standard effective January 1, 2017, because the ASU significantly simplifies the evaluation of goodwill for impairment.