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Note 9 - Investment In Unaffilated Enity	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 9. INVESTMENT IN UNAFFILIATED ENTITY In 2006, vFinance made an investment in an unaffiliated entity for approximately $162,000 representing a 4.9% equity interest. This entity provided economic feasibility services. In the first fiscal quarter of 2013, management learned that the entity went into receivership and as such established a valuation allowance of $162,000 to fully reserve against the value of the investment.

Note 9 - Investment In Unaffilated Enity

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 9. INVESTMENT IN UNAFFILIATED ENTITY

In 2006, vFinance made an investment in an unaffiliated entity for approximately $162,000 representing a 4.9% equity interest. This entity provided economic feasibility services. In the first fiscal quarter of 2013, management learned that the entity went into receivership and as such established a valuation allowance of $162,000 to fully reserve against the value of the investment.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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