Compensation Arrangements	12 Months Ended
Compensation Arrangements	Dec. 28, 2013
Compensation Arrangements
Compensation Arrangements	18. Compensation Arrangements In connection with an acquisition completed in fiscal 2013, CRA agreed to pay incentive performance awards to certain non-employee experts and employees of the acquired business, if specific performance targets are met from June 2013 through May 2017. Retention of amounts paid is contingent on their continued relationships with CRA through May 2019. The amount of the award could fluctuate depending on future performance through May 2017. Changes in the estimated award are expensed prospectively over the remaining service period.

The entire disclosure for compensation costs, including compensated absences accruals, compensated absences liability, deferred compensation arrangements and income statement compensation items. Deferred compensation arrangements may include a description of an arrangement with an individual employee, which is generally an employment contract between the entity and a selected officer or key employee containing a promise by the employer to pay certain amounts at designated future dates, usually including a period after retirement, upon compliance with stipulated requirements. This type of arrangement is distinguished from broader based employee benefit plans as it is usually tailored to the employee. Disclosure also typically includes the amount of related compensation expense recognized during the reporting period, the number of shares (units) issued during the period under such arrangements, and the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the related liability.

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