Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

8.	Fair Value Measurements

The valuation hierarchy under GAAP categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

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Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

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Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

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Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and are significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The following table summarizes CBIZ’s assets and liabilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subsequent to initial recognition, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value (in thousands):


	Level	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Deferred compensation plan assets	1	$	54,958		$	51,953
Corporate and municipal bonds	1	$	34,566		$	30,011
Interest rate swaps	2	$	(363	)	$	(452	)
Contingent purchase price liabilities	3	$	(32,953	)	$	(25,196	)

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no transfers between the valuation hierarchy Levels 1, 2 or 3. The following table summarizes the change in fair values of the Company’s contingent purchase price liabilities identified as Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (pre-tax basis) (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Beginning balance – January 1	$	(25,196	)	$	(30,012	)
Additions from business acquisitions		(10,191	)		—
Payment of contingent purchase price liabilities		1,494			980
Change in fair value of contingencies		959			(887	)
Change in net present value of contingencies		(19	)		(32	)

Ending balance – March 31	$	(32,953	)	$	(29,951	)

Contingent Purchase Price Liabilities—Contingent purchase price liabilities arise from business acquisitions and are classified as Level 3 due to the utilization of a probability weighted discounted cash flow approach to determine the fair value of the contingency. A contingent liability is established for each acquisition that has a contingent purchase price component and normally extends over a term of three to six years. The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the contingent purchase price liabilities is the future performance of the acquired business. The future performance of the acquired business directly impacts the contingent purchase price that is paid to the seller, thus performance that exceeds target could result in a higher payout, and a performance under target could result in lower payout. Changes in the expected amount of potential payouts are recorded as adjustments to the initial contingent purchase price liability, with the same amount being recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. These liabilities are reviewed quarterly and adjusted if necessary. See Note 12 for further discussion of contingent purchase price liabilities.

The following table presents financial instruments that are not carried at fair value but which require fair value disclosure as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
2006 Convertible Notes	$	750	$	750	$	750	$	750
2010 Convertible Notes	$	125,242	$	174,031	$	124,506	$	173,779

The fair value of CBIZ’s 2006 Notes and 2010 Notes was determined based upon their most recent quoted market price and as such, is considered to be a Level 1 fair value measurement. The 2006 Notes and 2010 Notes are carried at face value less any unamortized debt discount. See Note 5 for further discussion of CBIZ’s debt instruments.

In addition, the carrying amounts of CBIZ’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments, and the carrying value of bank debt approximates fair value as the interest rate on the bank debt is variable and approximates current market rates. As a result, the fair value measurement of CBIZ’s bank debt is considered to be Level 2.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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