CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net earnings	$ 3,052	$ 4,670	$ 12,525	$ 12,510
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale	53	126	513	69
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,373)	1,329	(766)	2,020
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,320)	1,455	(253)	2,089
Total comprehensive income	732	6,125	12,272	14,599
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income	(1,565)	(2,242)	(2,673)	(6,357)
Net unrealized (gain) loss on securities available for sale, net of tax	(2)	66	(15)	46
Foreign currency translation adjustments	557	(286)	240	(657)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to FirstCity	$ (278)	$ 3,663	$ 9,824	$ 7,631