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NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
NOTE 2:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding the financial statements.  The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity.  These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

Topic 820 in the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 820) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. In this standard, the FASB clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. In support of this principle, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

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Level 1 inputs — Unadjusted quoted process in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

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Level 2 inputs — Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

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Level 3 inputs — Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

Investments in available-for-sale securities and investments in silver coins and bars are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. For these investments, the Company obtains fair value from active markets.

The Company’s Note Receivable (net of discount) is reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.  The discounting of this note receivable utilized interest rates.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

       
Fair Value Measurements
       
At June 30, 2012, Using
       
Quoted Prices
       
       
In Active
 
Other
 
Significant
       
Markets for
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
   
Fair Value
 
Identical Assets
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
Description
 
June 30, 2012
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Investments
 
$
125,421
 
$
25,421
 
$
 -
 
$
100,000
Note Receivable (net of discount)
   
1,675,147
   
-
   
1,675,147
   
-
Total Assets Measured at Fair Value
 
$
1,800,568
 
$
25,421
 
$
1,675,147
 
$
100,000

Going Concern

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company routinely has limited revenues, has recurring losses, and has incurred an accumulated deficit of $4,252,649 from inception through June 30, 2012.  These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Management intends to seek additional capital from new equity securities offerings that will provide funds needed to increase liquidity and fully implement its business plan.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

Historically, the Company has generally funded its operations with proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, royalty and option agreement payments, and from the sale of the Company’s common stock.  Should the Company be unable to raise capital through any of these avenues, its business, financial position, results of operations and cash flow will likely be materially adversely impacted.  As such, substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern remains as of the date of these financial statements.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.  An estimated $1,500,000 is believed necessary to continue operations and increase development through the next twelve months. Towards this end, during fiscal 2011, the Company raised $1,159,500 from the issuance of 7,816,667 shares of its common stock.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company raised an additional $136,700 in net proceeds from the issuance of 1,010,000 shares of its common stock. During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company raised an additional $36,225 in net proceeds from the issuance of its common stock.

Currently, the Company anticipates generating additional cash through the lease of its Lakeview mill to Black Mountain Resources Limited (see Note 12) and as necessary through issuance of common stock to private investors.  The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products and services, capital expenditures and revenues generated.

Notes Receivable

The Company’s policy for notes receivable is to continue accruing interest income until it becomes likely that the note is uncollectible.  At that time, an allowance for bad debt would be established and interest would stop accruing.

Principles of Consolidation

The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its one wholly owned subsidiary, Lakeview Consolidated Silver Mines, Inc.  The inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of Shoshone’s financial position and results of operations.