Share Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Share based compensation expense and related tax benefit | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 3,898 | $ 3,676 | $ 7,523 | $ 6,609 |
Tax (expense) benefit | $ 1,364 | $ 1,287 | $ 2,633 | $ 2,313 |
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Share based compensation expense and related tax benefit Abstract.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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