Organization and Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization and Basis of Presentation

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of XO Group Inc. (“XO Group” or the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.  Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.  The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2013.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and changes in cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire calendar year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, the accounting standard relating to an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists was updated to clarify the balance sheet presentation. This updated standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and early adoption was permitted. The Company adopted this standard as of January 1, 2014. Upon adoption, the Company reclassified approximately $3.1 million from other long-term liabilities to be reflected as a reduction of long-term deferred tax assets.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the accounting standard relating to the criteria for reporting discontinued operations was updated, which also expanded the disclosure requirements for disposals. Under the new guidance, a disposal that represents a strategic shift having a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations, including more information about the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of a discontinued operation. This updated standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption of the updated standard is permitted but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issue. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.