| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 030000 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (http://atlanticus.com/role/ConsolidatedStatementsOfComprehensiveIncomeLoss) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001464343 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ||
Net income | 24,132,000 | 135,064,000 |
Other comprehensive income: | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,147,000 | 588,000 |
Reclassifications of foreign currency translation adjustment to consolidated statements of operations | (19,000) | 2,699,000 |
Income tax (expense) benefit related to other comprehensive income | (25,000) | 64,000 |
Comprehensive income | 25,235,000 | 138,415,000 |
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 319,000 | (1,047,000) |
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests | 25,554,000 | 137,368,000 |