SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May. 31, 2015
Useful Life

Fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the following periods:

 

Straight line basis

      

Buildings and leasehold improvements

     5-40 years   

Computer equipment

     3-5 years   

Furniture and fixtures

     5-8 years   

Machinery and equipment

     5-10 years   

Vehicles

     3 years   
Intangible Assets Finite Life

Intangible assets that have a finite life are amortized using the following basis over the following periods:

 

Non-compete agreements    Straight line over 5 years
Computer software    Straight line over 3-5 years
Customer related intangibles    Straight line or the pattern in which the economic benefits are expected to be realized, over an estimated life of 4-15 years
Marketing related intangibles    The pattern in which the economic benefits are expected to be realized, over an estimated life of 3-10 years
Technology related intangibles    The pattern in which the economic benefits are expected to be realized, over an estimated life of 10 years