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Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
then the second step of the quantitative impairment test must be performed. The second step compares the implied
fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with its carrying amount to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.
The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a
business combination. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that
goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
For intangible assets subject to amortization, we recognize an impairment loss if the carrying amount of the
intangible asset is not recoverable and exceeds its estimated fair value. The carrying amount of the intangible asset
is considered not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of
the asset.
No impairment charges were recognized related to goodwill or intangible assets for the years ended December„31,
2014, 2013 and 2012.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which is
our best estimate of the pattern of economic benefit, based on legal, contractual, and other provisions. The estimated
useful lives of the intangible assets, which consist primarily of customer relationships and trade names, range from
5-15 years.
Amounts Due to Card Issuing Banks for Overdrawn Accounts
Our third-party card issuing banks fund overdrawn cardholder account balances on our behalf. Amounts funded
are due from us to the card issuing banks based on terms specified in the agreements with the card issuing banks.
Generally, we expect to settle these obligations within two months. In February 2014, we completed the transition of
all outstanding customer deposits associated with our GPR card program with GE Capital Retail Bank to Green Dot
Bank. In conjunction with this transition, we made a payment of approximately„$50 million„to GE Capital Retail Bank
to settle our liability associated with overdrawn cardholder account balances.
Fair Value
Under applicable accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an
asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability
in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
We determine the fair values of our financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established under
applicable accounting guidance which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the
use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The following describes the three-level hierarchy:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities
include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market, as well as
certain U.S. Treasury securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted
prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market
data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include fixed income securities
with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments. This category generally includes
U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed fixed income securities and corporate fixed income securities.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the overall
fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments for which the determination
of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. The fair value for such assets and liabilities is
generally determined using pricing models, market comparables, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar
techniques that incorporate the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability. This category
generally includes certain private equity investments and certain asset-backed securities.
Revenue Recognition
Our operating revenues consist of card revenues and other fees, cash transfer revenues and interchange revenues.
We recognize revenue when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the
product is sold or the service is performed, and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
GREEN DOT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
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