Recently Issued Accounting Standards

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Jun. 30, 2014

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard and disclosure requirements.  The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers control of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and or services.  The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early application is not permitted.  Entities can choose to apply the standard using either a full retrospective approach or a modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application.  We are currently evaluating the effect that this new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.