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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies

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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
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Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

This summary of significant account policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and the notes are the representation of the Company’s management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned and wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany account balances, transactions, profits and losses have been eliminated.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Equity investments through which we exercise significant influence over but do not control the investee and are not the primary beneficiary of the investee’s activities are accounted for using the equity method where applicable. Investments through which we are not able to exercise significant influence over the investee and which do not have readily determinable fair values are accounted for under the cost method where applicable.

 

Use of Estimates

  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

  

For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,  and accounts payable, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

 

 

Revenue  Recognition

 

The Company ASC No. 605 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iii) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash comprises cash in hand and cash held on demand with banks. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates market value. Cash and cash equivalents comprise of the non-interest bearing checking accounts in US Dollars.

 

Accounts Receivable, Net

 

Accounts receivable represent amounts due from customers on product and other sales. These accounts receivable, which are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts, are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors, including whether sales were made pursuant to letters of credit. In cases where management is aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations, management records a specific allowance against amounts due, and reduces the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company maintains an allowance that considers the total receivables outstanding, historical collection rates and economic trends. Accounts are written off when all efforts to collect have been exhausted.

 

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

When applicable, the Company will account for stock-based payments to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”).  Stock-based payments to employees include grants of stock, grants of stock options and issuance of warrants that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on their fair values at the date of grant.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based payments to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.”  Stock-based payments to non-employees include grants of stock, grants of stock options and issuances of warrants that are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on the value of the vested portion of the award over the requisite service period as measured at its then-current fair value as of each financial reporting date.

 

The Company calculates the fair value of option grants and warrant issuances utilizing the Binomial pricing model.  The amount of stock-based compensation recognized during a period is based on the value of the portion of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest.  ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time stock options are granted and warrants are issued to employees and non-employees, and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock option or warrant.  The Company estimates forfeiture rates for all unvested awards when calculating the expense for the period.  In estimating the forfeiture rate, the Company monitors both stock option and warrant exercises as well as employee termination patterns.  The resulting stock-based compensation expense for both employee and non-employee awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the period in which the Company expects to receive the benefit, which is generally the vesting period.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized. As property and equipment are sold or retired, the applicable cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss thereon is recognized as operating expenses.

 

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the term of the related lease, including renewal periods, if shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

 

Buildings  

40 years

Equipment 

5-15 years

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

The Company reviews property, plant and equipment and all amortizable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is based on  estimated undiscounted  cash flows. Measurement of  the impairment loss, if any, is based on the difference between the carrying value and fair value.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Amortizable Intangible Assets

 

The Company follows ASC 360-10, “Property, Plant, and Equipment,” which established a “primary asset” approach to determine the cash flow estimation period for a group of assets and liabilities that represents the unit of accounting for a long-lived asset to be held and used. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

 

Intangible Assets - Goodwill

 

The excess of the purchase price over net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of business acquired is carried as Goodwill on the balance sheet. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is assessed for impairment at least annually and upon the occurrence of certain triggering events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate that the fair value of goodwill may be impaired. Measurement of the impairment loss, if any, is based on the difference between the carrying value and fair value of reporting unit. The goodwill impairment test follows a two-step process. In the first step, the fair value of a reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the impairment test is performed for purposes of measuring the impairment. In the second step, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to determine an implied goodwill value. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. There were no material impairments to the carrying value of long-lived assets and intangible assets subject to amortization during the quarters ended June 30, 2014, and 2013.

 

Business segments

 

ASC 280, “Segment Reporting” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s management organizes segments within the Company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company determined it has two operating segments as of June 30, 2014 and one segment as of June 30, 2013.

 

Acquisitions

 

The Company recognizes the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. Contingent purchase consideration is recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. Any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Within one year from the date of acquisition, the Company may update the value allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the resulting goodwill balances as a result of information received regarding the valuation of such assets and liabilities that was not available at the time of purchase. Measuring assets and liabilities at fair value requires the Company to determine the price that would be paid by a third party market participant based on the highest and best use of the assets or interests acquired. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

For certain financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable,  interest payable, advances payable and notes payable, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

 

On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820-10 defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

 

The Company did not identify any non-recurring assets and liabilities that are required to be presented in the balance sheets at fair value in accordance with ASC 815.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued ASC 825-10 “Financial Instruments.”ASC 825-10 permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. ASC 825-10 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted ASC 825-10 on January 1, 2008. The Company chose not to elect the option to measure the fair value of eligible financial assets and liabilities.

 

Income Taxes

 

Deferred income taxes are provided using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of the changes in tax laws and rates of the date of enactment.

 

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.

 

Applicable interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as additional income taxes in the statements of operations.

 

Borrowings

 

Borrowings are recognized initially at cost which is the fair value of the proceeds received, net of transaction costs incurred. In subsequent periods, borrowings are stated at amortized cost  using  the effective yield method; any difference between fair value of the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognized as interest expense over the period of the borrowings.

 

Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Where the Company expects a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain.

 

The Company recognizes the estimated liability to repair or replace products sold still under warranty at the balance sheet date. This provision is calculated based on past history of the level of repairs and replacements.

 

Legal Matters

 

The Company is not currently involved in any litigation and no reserves for litigation costs have been made at this time.

 

Special Purpose Entities

 

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing activities.

 

 

Net Income per Share

 

The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260-10, “Earnings Per Share.” The basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the “as if converted” basis. The Company has currently authorized a Series C Preferred stock which is convertible at a rate of one share of preferred stock into one percent of the fully diluted common stock outstanding at the close of business on the last day prior to the date of notice of conversion.

 

Common Stock

 

There is currently only one class of common stock. Each share common stock is entitled to one vote. The authorized number of common stock of the Company at June 30, 2013 was 250,000,000 thousand shares with a par value per share of $0.001. Authorized shares that have been issued and fully paid amounted to 167,097,874 as of June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Preferred Stock

 

On November 16, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the issuance of Preferred stock of 10,000,000 with a par value of $0.01 per share. The terms of these shares will be determined upon issuance; however, no shares were ever sold or issued.

 

In March of 2014 the Company issued 900 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Series A Preferred Stock shall have the right to convert any or all of the series of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock . Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be  convertible at the option of the holder at any time, after the date of issuance of such shares. Each Series A Preferred Share converts into one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of Common Stock.

 

On May 21, 2014, the 900 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were exchanged for 900 Shares of Series C Preferred Stock.  Series C Stock     shall have the right to convert any or all of the series of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall be  convertible at the option of the holder at any time, after the date of issuance of such shares. Each Series C Preferred Share converts into one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of Common Stock. Prior to January 1, 2016,  in no event shall the number of Series C Preferred Stock or the number of  shares of Common Stock into which the Series C Preferred Stock is convertible be subject to any adjustment resulting from a reverse split of the Common Stock. On all matters the holders of Series C Preferred Stock and the holders of Common Stock shall vote together and not as separate classes and the Series C Preferred Stock shall be counted on an "as converted" basis times 60.

 

In March of 2014 the Company issued 300,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to when and if declared by the Board of Directors out of the funds of the Company, non cumulative cash dividends accruing on a daily basis from the date of issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock through and including the date on which dividends are paid at an annual rate of six percent (6%) per share of Series B Preferred Stock. Series B Preferred Stock shall rank senior to the Common Stock and  the Series C Preferred Stock.On all matters the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and the holders of Common Stock shall vote together and not as separate classes and the Series B Preferred Stock shall be counted as one vote per each share.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year balances to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Comprehensive  Income

 

Comprehensive income represents net income plus the change in equity of a business enterprise resulting from transactions and circumstances from  non-owner  sources.  The Company’s comprehensive income equal net income for the quarters ended June 30, 2014, and 2013.