Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Interim Unaudited Financial Information The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 , which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 11, 2019. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted from this report on Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The results for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , and condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity, and cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , have not been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2019 , and December 31, 2018 , and our results of operations and our cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 . These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Proposed Merger On March 25, 2019, we announced our entry into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Cousins Properties Incorporated (“Cousins”), and Murphy Subsidiary Holdings Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cousins (“Merger Sub”), to combine in a 100% stock-for-stock transaction (the “Merger”). Under the terms of the agreement, Cousins will issue 2.98 shares of newly issued common stock in exchange for each share of TIER common stock. The all-stock merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free “reorganization” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Upon closing, Cousins and TIER stockholders will own approximately 72% and 28% of the combined company’s stock, respectively. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of the approval of both Cousins and TIER stockholders. There can be no assurance that the Merger will be completed on the terms or timeline currently contemplated or at all. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Described below are certain of our significant accounting policies. The disclosures regarding several of the policies have been condensed or omitted in accordance with interim reporting regulations specified by Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Please see our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete listing of our significant accounting policies. Real Estate The following is a summary of our buildings and improvements and related lease intangibles as of March 31, 2019 , and December 31, 2018 (in thousands): Lease Intangibles Assets Liabilities Acquired Below-Market Leases Buildings and Improvements Other Lease Intangibles as of March 31, 2019 Cost $ 1,500,620 $ 162,091 $ (60,043 ) Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (438,443 ) (66,111 ) 38,878 Net $ 1,062,177 $ 95,980 $ (21,165 ) Lease Intangibles Assets Liabilities Acquired Below-Market Leases Buildings and Improvements Other Lease Intangibles as of December 31, 2018 Cost $ 1,574,653 $ 170,824 $ (60,509 ) Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (442,225 ) (69,452 ) 37,858 Net $ 1,132,428 $ 101,372 $ (22,651 ) We amortize the value of in-place leases, in-place tenant improvements, and in-place leasing commissions to expense over the initial term of the respective leases. The tenant relationship values are amortized to expense over the tenants’ respective initial lease terms and any anticipated renewal periods, but in no event does the amortization period for intangible assets or liabilities exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the acquired lease intangibles related to that tenant would be charged to expense. The estimated remaining average useful lives for acquired lease intangibles range from an ending date of April 2019 to an ending date of November 2027. Anticipated amortization associated with acquired lease intangibles for each of the following five years is as follows (in thousands): April 2019 - December 2019 $ 5,386 2020 $ 6,141 2021 $ 4,899 2022 $ 4,197 2023 $ 3,634 Impairment of Real Estate-Related Assets For our consolidated real estate assets, we monitor events and changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, we assess potential impairment by comparing estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated over the life of the asset, including its eventual disposition, to the carrying amount of the asset. In the event that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to adjust the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. Our process to estimate the fair value of an asset involves using bona fide purchase offers or the expected sales price of an executed sales agreement, which would be considered Level 1 or Level 2 assumptions within the fair value hierarchy. To the extent that this type of third-party information is unavailable, we estimate projected cash flows and a risk-adjusted rate of return that we believe would be used by a third party market participant in estimating the fair value of an asset. This is considered a Level 3 assumption within the fair value hierarchy. These projected cash flows are prepared internally by the Company’s asset management professionals and are updated quarterly to reflect in-place and projected leasing activity, market revenue and expense growth rates, market capitalization rates, discount rates, and changes in economic and other relevant conditions. The Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Managing Director - Asset Management review these projected cash flows to assure that the valuation is prepared using reasonable inputs and assumptions, which are consistent with market data or with assumptions that would be used by a third party market participant and assume the highest and best use of the real estate investment. We recorded an impairment charge of approximately $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 , related to final closing costs for properties that were impaired in 2018, and sold in 2019. We had no impairment charges for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . For our unconsolidated real estate assets, at each reporting date we compare the estimated fair value of our investment to the carrying amount. An impairment charge is recorded to the extent the fair value of our investment is less than the carrying amount and the decline in value is determined to be other an other-than-temporary decline. We had no impairment charges related to our investments in unconsolidated entities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 or 2018 . In evaluating our investments for impairment, management makes several estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the projected date of disposition (the intended hold period) and sales price for each property, the estimated future cash flows of each property during our estimated ownership period, and for unconsolidated investments, the estimated future distributions from the investment. A change in these estimates and assumptions could result in understating or overstating the carrying amount of our investments, which could be material to our financial statements. We undergo continuous evaluations of property level performance, credit market conditions, and financing options. If our assumptions regarding the cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of our properties decrease or our expected hold periods decrease, we may incur future impairment charges on our real estate-related assets. In addition, we may incur impairment charges on assets classified as held for sale in the future if the carrying amount of the asset upon classification as held for sale exceeds the estimated fair value, less costs to sell. Hurricane Harvey In August 2017, One & Two Eldridge Place and Three Eldridge Place (collectively known as the “Eldridge Properties”), located in Houston, Texas, experienced flood-related damage as a result of Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. By early January 2018, all of the properties were fully operational. We carry comprehensive property, casualty, flood, and business interruption insurance that we anticipate will cover our losses at the properties, subject to a deductible. The Eldridge Properties were sold in January 2019. As of March 31, 2019 , we have an insurance recovery receivable of $4.4 million in “accounts receivable, net” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet for the estimated net book value of damaged assets and the restoration expenses incurred because we determined the insurance proceeds were probable of receipt. To the extent that insurance proceeds ultimately exceed the net book value of damaged assets plus the restoration expenses incurred, the excess (net of the deductible) will be reflected as income in the period insurance proceeds are received or when receipt is deemed probable to occur. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash We consider investments in highly-liquid money market funds or investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash includes restricted money market accounts, as required by our lenders or by leases, for anticipated tenant improvements, property taxes and insurance, certain tenant security deposits, and additional loan security reserves. The following is a summary of our cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash total as presented in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): March 31, March 31, Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,805 $ 10,183 Restricted cash 3,327 12,565 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 13,132 $ 22,748 Accounts Receivable, net The following is a summary of our accounts receivable, net as of March 31, 2019 , and December 31, 2018 (in thousands): March 31, December 31, Straight-line rental revenue receivable $ 52,267 $ 51,912 Insurance receivable 4,358 9,680 Tenant receivables 2,767 5,572 Non-tenant receivables 1,845 821 Allowance for doubtful accounts — (650 ) Total $ 61,237 $ 67,335 As of March 31, 2019, our lease related receivables, which includes tenant receivables and straight-line rental revenue receivables, are reduced for credit losses as a reduction to rental revenue. Management assesses collectability based on its judgment of whether a tenant may or may not meet its financial obligations and reduces these receivables to an amount it believes is collectible. As of December 31, 2018, prior to the adoption of the leasing standard, our allowance for doubtful accounts was an estimate based on management’s evaluation of accounts where it determined that a tenant may not meet its financial obligations. In these situations, management used its judgment, based on the facts and circumstances, and recorded a reserve for that tenant against amounts due to reduce the receivable to an amount it believed was collectible. These reserves were reevaluated and adjusted as additional information became available. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Investments in unconsolidated entities consist of our noncontrolling interests in properties. We account for these investments using the equity method of accounting in accordance with GAAP. We use the equity method of accounting when we have significant influence, but not control, of the operating and financial decisions of these investments and thereby have some responsibility to create a return on our investment. The equity method of accounting requires these investments to be initially recorded at cost and subsequently increased (decreased) for our share of net income (loss), including eliminations for our share of inter-company transactions, and increased (decreased) for contributions (distributions). To the extent that we contribute assets to an unconsolidated entity, our investment in the unconsolidated entity is recorded at our cost basis in the assets that were contributed to the entity. To the extent that our cost basis is different than the basis reflected at the entity level, the basis difference is generally amortized over the life of the related asset and included in our share of equity in operations of investments. For unconsolidated investments that have properties under development, we capitalize interest expense to our investment basis using our weighted average interest rate of consolidated debt. Capitalization begins when we are engaged in the activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use. We cease capitalization when the development is completed and ready for its intended use or if the intended use changes such that capitalization is no longer appropriate. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we capitalized interest incurred of approximately $0.3 million for unconsolidated entities with properties under development, which is included in our investments in unconsolidated entities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We had no unconsolidated properties under development in 2019. Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests consist of our third-party partners’ proportionate share of equity in certain consolidated real estate properties and restricted stock units issued to our independent directors. Lessee Accounting We have land that is subject to long-term ground leases, and we lease surface parking lots and parking spaces, all of which provides parking to our office tenants at certain properties. Additionally, we lease office equipment. In addition to evaluating whether a contractual arrangement contains or is a lease at lease inception, we evaluate lease classification at lease commencement. Our operating leases generally contain fixed payment terms. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date and calculated as the present value of lease payments over the respective lease term. Management utilizes significant judgment and assumptions in assessing whether a contract contains a lease as defined by the accounting standard and also in determining the amount of the ROU asset and lease liability. The discount rate used to calculate the present value of our lease liability is evaluated for each lease at commencement. Since the implicit rate is not readily determinable for our leases, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date. Additionally, the lease term used in our determination of the lease liability is based on our assessment of whether we will exercise extension and termination options as provided by the leases. Revenue Recognition Our rental revenue primarily consists of revenue generated from leases. We recognize rental income generated from all leases of consolidated real estate assets on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases, including the effect of rent holidays, if any. Certain of our leases are subject to variable payment terms in which payments are periodically increased on the basis of increases in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). Changes to the CPI are not estimated as part of the related straight-line rent revenue and are recognized in the period in which the revenue is generated. Additionally, certain of our tenant leases contain options to extend or terminate the lease term. We do not include these extensions or termination options in our assessment of lease terms unless we are reasonably certain the tenant will exercise these options. For contracts with customers (as defined by GAAP), we recognize revenue when we transfer promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Our revenue from contracts with customers primarily consists of parking income and development fee income. Parking income - Parking income is primarily generated (1) through contractual arrangements with management companies that operate our parking garages and remit the monthly revenue collected to us or (2) directly through tenant leases. Revenue is recognized at a point in time upon the performance of services. Accounts receivable are recorded for services provided in advance of receiving payment. Management applies judgment in determining whether we are the principal or agent in those arrangements with management companies. We report revenue and expenses from these arrangements on a gross basis since we control the fulfillment of the promise to provide the service. Development fee income - We serve as a development manager for development projects owned by unconsolidated entities in which we have an ownership interest. Development fees are paid monthly and structured based on costs that approximate the percentage of construction completed. Our performance obligation is therefore satisfied over time, and we recognize development fee income based on progress of the developments. Sales of Real Estate Gain on sale of assets - Upon the disposition of a property, we recognize a gain or loss at a point in time when we determine control of the underlying asset has been transferred to the buyer. Our performance obligation is generally satisfied at closing of the transaction. Any continuing involvement is analyzed as a separate performance obligation in the contract and a portion of the sales price is allocated to each performance obligation. When the performance obligation related to the continuing involvement is satisfied, the sales price allocated to it is recognized. There is significant judgment applied to estimate the amount of any variable consideration identified within the sales price and assess its probability of occurrence based on current market information, historical transactions, and forecasted information that is reasonably available. |