Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

12. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income has no impact on our net earnings (loss) but is reflected in our consolidated balance sheet through adjustments to stockholders' equity. Accumulated other comprehensive income derives from unrealized gains (losses) and related adjustments on available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow and net investment hedges, foreign currency translation adjustments, unrecognized prior service costs and unrecognized net gains (losses) on our retiree medical plan.

Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax) for 2008, 2007 and 2006 consists of the following: