2.4.0.8107 - Disclosure - Nature and Continuance of Operationstruefalsefalse1false falsefalsecx_01_January_2013_TO_31_March_2013http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001040482duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-03-31T00:00:002false falsefalsecx_01_January_2012_TO_31_December_2012http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001040482duration2012-01-01T00:00:002012-12-31T00:00:001false 4aaph_GoingConcernDisclosureTextBlockaaph_falsenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-color: black; font-size: 10pt; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: times new roman,times,serif;" width="100%"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="5%"> 1. </td> <td> Nature and Continuance of Operations </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> American Petro-Hunter Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 24, 1996 as Wolf Exploration Inc. On March 17, 1997, Wolf Exploration Inc. changed its name to Wolf Industries Inc.; on November 21, 2000, they changed its name to Travelport Systems Inc., and on August 17, 2001, changed its name to American Petro- Hunter Inc. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> The Company is evaluating the acquisition of certain natural resource projects with the intent of developing such projects. The Company focus is currently in locating and assessing potential acquisition targets, including real property, oil and gas companies. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> Basis of presentation </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2013, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Certain information and footnote disclosures required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted from the following condensed financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly our financial position and results of operations. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to current presentations. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> It is suggested that the following financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company does not believe there are any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards that would have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results of the entire fiscal year or for any other period. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> Going Concern </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has limited assets and requires additional funds to maintain its operations. Management’s plan in this regard is to raise equity financing as required. There can be no assurance that sufficient funding will be obtained. The foregoing matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence. </td> </tr> </table>falsefalsefalse2falsefalsefalse00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-color: black; font-size: 10pt; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: times new roman,times,serif;" width="100%"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="5%"> 1. </td> <td> Nature and Continuance of Operations </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> American Petro-Hunter Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 24, 1996 as Wolf Exploration Inc. On March 17, 1997, Wolf Exploration Inc. changed its name to Wolf Industries Inc.; on November 21, 2000, they changed its name to Travelport Systems Inc., and on August 17, 2001, changed its name to American Petro-Hunter Inc. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> The Company is evaluating the acquisition of certain natural resource projects with the intent of developing such projects. The Company focus is currently in locating and assessing potential acquisition targets, including real property, oil and gas companies. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> Going Concern </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="5%"> </td> <td> These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has limited assets and requires additional funds to maintain its operations. Management’s plan in this regard is to raise equity financing as required. There can be no assurance that sufficient funding will be obtained. The foregoing matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence. </td> </tr> </table>falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaGoing Concern Disclosure.No definition available.false0Nature and Continuance of Operations [Text Block]falseNature and Continuance of OperationsUnKnownUnKnownUnKnownUnKnowntruefalsefalseSheethttp://www.americanpetrohunter.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsGoingConcernDisclosureTextBlock21