Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
The company | ' |
| A. | The Company: |
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BluePhoenix Solutions Ltd. (“BluePhoenix”) (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or "we") is an Israeli corporation, which operates in one operating segment of information technology ("IT") modernization solutions. |
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The Company develops and markets unique enterprise legacy lifecycle IT modernization solutions and provides tools and professional services to selected customers. The Company manages its business in various international markets through several entities, including its wholly-owned subsidiaries located in: United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Romania and Israel. |
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements: | ' |
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New accounting standards that are applicable to the period: |
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On January 1, 2014 we adopted FASB ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (“ASU 2013-05”). Under ASU 2013-05 when: a parent sells an investment in a foreign entity and ceases to have a controlling interest in that foreign entity or a foreign subsidiary disposes of substantially all of its assets; or, control of a foreign entity is obtained in which it held an equity interest before the acquisition date, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 did not have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial position. |
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On January 1, 2014 we adopted FASB ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-11 eliminates a diversity in practice regarding the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward exists. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a significant impact on the presentation of our results of operations or financial position. |
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New accounting standards issued and still not applicable for the period: |
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In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. This ASU changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in subtopic 205-20 as well as the related disclosures. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. The company does not expect material impacts on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. |
Unaudited interim consolidated financial statements | ' |
| C. | Unaudited interim consolidated financial statements: |
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The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States for the annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2014. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. |
Use of Estimates | ' |
D. | Use of Estimates | |
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The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Principles of consolidation | ' |
E. | Principles of consolidation | |
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The consolidated financial statements include the Company's and its subsidiaries financial statements. The consolidated financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control is achieved until the date that control ceases. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its operating activities. In assessing control, legal and contractual rights, are taken into account. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation. |