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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) have issued certain other accounting pronouncements as of December
31, 2023 that will become effective in subsequent periods; however, management does not believe that any of these pronouncements would have significantly affected the Company’s financial accounting measurements or disclosures had they been in effect
during the periods for which financial statements are included in this annual report, nor does management believe those pronouncements would have a significant effect on the Company’s future financial position or results of operations.
Recently adopted accounting principles
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which requires financial assets to be presented at the net amount to be collected, with an allowance for
credit losses to be deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset such that the net carrying value of the asset is presented as the amount expected to be collected. Under ASU 2016-13, the entity’s statement of operations is required
to reflect the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as expected increases or decreases in expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. For public business entities, ASU 2016-013 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 on January 1, 2023 and the adoption of this update did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company has determined that its trade receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities fall under this guidance. The trade receivables are short term, generally with net 60 day terms. The Company believes that pooling receivables based on the
level of their aging and applying historical loss rates, as adjusted for current conditions, is a reasonable basis to determine expected credit losses. This is consistent with how the Company has previously determined its allowance for doubtful
accounts. The Company’s held-to-maturity debt securities are comprised of US Treasury securities and federal bonds which are carried at amortized cost with a zero credit loss allowance because the probability of default is virtually zero due to the
high credit rating, long history of no credit losses and the widely recognized risk-free nature of these investments.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates
and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash in banks and highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less, primarily
consisting of investments in institutional money market funds.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Estimated useful lives are
generally as follows:
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Fixtures, equipment and software -- 1 to 10 years
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Leasehold improvements -- lower of estimated useful life or term of lease (i.e., 2 to 7 years)
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Goodwill
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are subject to annual impairment testing using the specific guidance and criteria described in the accounting
guidance FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU No. 2017-04. The Company performs its goodwill impairment testing at least annually in the
fourth quarter of each year. The Company tests for impairment of intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. With respect to goodwill, the Company first
assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying value. If, based on that assessment, the Company believes it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the
carrying value, a one-step goodwill impairment test is performed. The Company concluded that there was no impairment to goodwill in
the 2023 or 2022 fiscal years.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable
in accordance with accounting guidance. Recoverability of assets held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to undiscounted pre-tax future net cash flows expected to be generated by that asset. An impairment loss is
recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, management believes no impairment of long-lived assets has occurred.
Income Taxes
The Company provides for deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statements and income tax reporting. Temporary differences are
differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities reported for financial statement purposes and their tax bases. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences that will be taxable in future years’ tax returns. Deferred tax
assets are recognized for temporary differences that will be deductible in future years’ tax returns and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is deemed more likely than not
that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Revenue Recognition
The Company applies FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”) to recognize revenue. ASC 606
requires an entity to apply the following five-step approach: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify each performance obligation in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each
performance obligation; and (5) recognize revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s primary source of revenue is subscription income which is recognized ratably over the subscription term.
The Company has applied the practical expedient to recognize incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization
period of the asset that otherwise would have been recognized is one year or less.
Lease Accounting
For all leases, at the lease commencement date, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized. The right-of-use asset represents the right to
use the leased asset for the lease term. The lease liability represents the present value of the remaining lease payments under the lease. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: the fixed
noncancelable lease payments and payments for optional renewal periods where it is reasonably certain the renewal period will be exercised. Lease expense for operating leases consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs, and is
recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company’s operating lease right-of-use asset and operating lease liability represent the lease for the office space used to conduct its business.
Net Income Per Share
Net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period.
Diluted net income per share is calculated giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares, assuming such shares were outstanding during the reporting period. The difference between basic and diluted net
income per share is solely attributable to stock options. The Company uses the treasury stock method to calculate the impact of outstanding stock options (see Note 9).
Segment Information
An operating segment, in part, is a component of an enterprise whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) to make
decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance. Operating segments may be aggregated only to a limited extent. The Company’s CODM, the Chief Executive Officer, reviews financial information presented on a
consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, the Company has determined that it has a single operating and reportable segment. In addition, the Company has no foreign operations or any assets in foreign locations.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the grant-date fair value of all stock-based awards on a ratable basis over the award’s vesting period. The Company records
deferred tax assets for awards that will result in deductions on its tax returns, based upon the amount of compensation cost recognized and the statutory tax rate in the jurisdiction in which it will receive a deduction.
See
Note 6 for more information regarding the Company’s stock compensation plans.
Marketable Securities
All marketable securities are classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Realized gains, losses, amortization of premiums and
discounts, interest and dividend income are included in interest and other income.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company records its financial instruments at fair value in accordance with accounting guidance. The determination of fair value assumes that the transaction to sell
an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy is
broken down into three levels based on the source of inputs as follows: (a) Level 1 – valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; (b)
Level 2 – valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active, or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable; either directly or indirectly; and (c) Level 3 – valuations based on prices or valuation
techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable; thus, reflecting assumptions about the market participants.
The Company, in accordance with ASU 2016-01, classifies its debt securities as “held-to-maturity” and are recorded at a discount. Realized gains on held-to-maturity debt
securities are amortized and reported in other income until their maturity date.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk principally consist of cash, cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities
and accounts receivable. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposits and other accounts, the balances of which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. Exposure to credit risk is reduced by placing such deposits in
high credit quality financial institutions.
The Company closely monitors the extension of credit to its subscribers. The Company’s accounts receivable balance is net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The
Company does not require collateral or other security to support credit sales but provides an allowance for doubtful accounts of $30,000
as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, based on historical experience and specifically identified risks. Accounts receivable are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when management determines that recovery is unlikely and the Company
ceases collection efforts. The Company does not believe that significant credit risk existed at December 31, 2023 nor 2022.
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