Critical Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition |
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We record revenues from casino operations and interest on notes receivable on the accrual basis as earned. The dates on which payments are collected may vary depending upon the term of the contracts or note receivable agreements. Interest income related to notes receivable is recorded when earned and its collectability is reasonably certain. |
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The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenue and deducted as promotional allowances. Net revenues do not include the retail amount of food, beverage and other items provided gratuitously to customers. We record the redemption of coupons and points for cash as a reduction of revenue as they are earned. These amounts are included in promotional allowances in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services included in casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was as follows: |
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| | | | January 31, | | January 31, | | January 31, | |
| | January 31, 2015 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2014 | |
Food and beverage | | $ | 808,941 | | $ | 767,913 | | $ | 2,401,566 | | $ | 2,319,852 | |
Other | | | 39,228 | | | 42,055 | | | 107,720 | | | 106,545 | |
Total cost of complimentary services | | $ | 848,169 | | $ | 809,968 | | $ | 2,509,286 | | $ | 2,426,397 | |
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Fair Value | Fair Value |
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U.S. generally accepted accounting principles defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are as follows: |
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Level 1 – Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. |
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Level 2 – Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. |
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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which we make our own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets and liabilities. |
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The following describes the valuation methodologies used by us to measure fair value: |
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Real estate held for sale is recorded at fair value less selling costs. |
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Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are recorded at carrying value and tested for impairment annually, or more frequently, using projections of undiscounted future cash flows. |
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Interest rate swaps are adjusted on a recurring basis pursuant to accounting standards for fair value measurements. We categorize our interest rate swap as Level 2 for fair value measurement. |
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Concentrations of Credit Risk | Concentrations of Credit Risk |
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Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily notes receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, and long term debt. Management performs periodic evaluations of the collectability of these notes and accounts receivable. Our cash deposits are held with large, well-known financial institutions, and, at times, such deposits may be in excess of the federally insured limit. The recorded value of cash, accounts receivable and payable, approximate fair value based on their short term nature; the recorded value of long term debt approximates fair value as interest rates approximate current market rates. |
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New Accounting Pronouncements and Legislation Issued | New Accounting Pronouncements and Legislation Issued |
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In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued amended accounting guidance that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and expands the related disclosure requirements. This guidance is effective in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2016, and early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt this guidance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. |
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In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard for revenue recognition. The new standard supersedes the existing accounting guidance for revenue recognition and amends certain accounting guidance for recognition of gains and losses on the transfer of non-financial assets. For public companies, the new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. Upon adoption, financial statement issuers may elect to apply the new standard either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented, or using a modified retrospective approach by recognizing the cumulative effect of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures. The Company will adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial position and results of operations, and has not yet determined which adoption method it will elect. |
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In June 2014, the FASB issued an update which requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the potential impacts of the new standard on its existing stock-based compensation plans. |
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In August 2014, the FASB issued an update which provides guidance on determining when and how reporting entities must disclose going-concern uncertainties in their financial statements. The pronouncement is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter, and early adoption is permitted. The impact of the adoption of this update is currently under evaluation. |
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In November 2014, the FASB issued an update which provides guidance on whether, and at what threshold, an acquired entity that is a business or nonprofit activity can apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statements. The pronouncement was effective on November 18, 2014. The impact of the adoption did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements. |
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A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting guidance is currently under study by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed accounting guidance, the Company has not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed accounting guidance would have on its condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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