Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

6.     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:

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

• 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.

• 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014 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		December 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
Deferred compensation plan assets		1	$	64,245		$	60,290
Corporate and municipal bonds		1	$	43,142		$	38,399
Interest rate swap		2	$	240		$	(126	)
Contingent purchase price liabilities		3	$	(24,817	)	$	(33,368	)

For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers between the valuation hierarchy Levels 1, 2 and 3. The following table summarizes the change in fair value of the Company’s contingent purchase price liabilities identified as Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (pre-tax basis, in thousands):

	Contingent Purchase Price Liabilities
Beginning balance — January 1, 2014	$	(25,196	)
Additions from business acquisitions		(19,353	)
Payment of contingent purchase price payable		5,230
Change in fair value of contingency		5,951
Balance — December 31, 2014	$	(33,368	)
Additions from business acquisitions		(8,522	)
Settlement of contingent purchase price payable		14,364
Change in fair value of contingency		2,709
Balance — December 31, 2015	$	(24,817	)

Contingent Purchase Price Liabilities

Contingent purchase price liabilities result 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 two 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 a 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 18 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
2006 Notes	$	750	$	750	$	750	$	750
2010 Notes	$	—	$	—	$	95,819	$	118,157

The fair value 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 are carried at face value less any unamortized debt discount. See Note 8 for further discussion of CBIZ’s debt instruments.