a) Recent accounting standards implemented

In July 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance containing changes to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a loss or credit carryforward exists. The new standard requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in the settlement of the uncertain tax positions. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2014; however, the implementation of the standard did not have a significant impact on its financial results or in the presentation and disclosure of its financial statements.

b) Recent accounting standards issued