CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net earnings	$ 9,473	$ 7,840
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale	460	(57)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,607	691
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,067	634
Total comprehensive income	11,540	8,474
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income	(1,108)	(4,115)
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax	(13)	(20)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(317)	(371)
Comprehensive income attributable to FirstCity	$ 10,102	$ 3,968