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8. Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to GAAP guidance requiring the use of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands the disclosure about such fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
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Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; |
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Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and |
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Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data and require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. |
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term trade receivables, accounts payable and long-term debt. The carrying values on the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents, short-term trade receivables and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of such items. The Company did not have any long-term debt outstanding as of April 28, 2012. As of April 30, 2011, the carrying value on the balance sheet for the Company's long-term debt approximates its fair value due to the variable interest rate it carried, and as such it is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company evaluates long-lived assets for recoverability in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360, "Property, Plant, and Equipment" whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset may have been impaired. In evaluating an asset for recoverability, the Company estimates the future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset and eventual disposition and market data assumptions. If the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the asset is recognized. At April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, the Company's evaluation of long-lived assets did not result in any material impairments. |