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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Notes)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Prior to 2016, Peoples performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of June 30. During 2016, Peoples changed its method in applying the accounting principle and will be completing the annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1 in 2016 and annually on that date thereafter. This voluntary change is preferable as it aligns the goodwill impairment testing with the preparation of the underlying data used in the annual test, including financial and strategic information that is prepared late in the year. This change is not intended to delay, accelerate or avoid any impairment charges. This change is not applied retrospectively as it is impracticable to do so because retrospective application would require application of significant estimates and assumptions with the use of hindsight. Accordingly the change will be applied prospectively.