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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation: The audited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The information reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods set forth herein. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

 

Accounting Method: The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.

 

Reclassifications: Certain accounts and financial statement captions in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statements.

 

Basic and Diluted Net Income (loss) Per Share: Basic net income (loss) per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of shares actually outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding as if shares had been issued on the exercise any common share rights unless the exercise becomes anti-dilutive and then only the basic per share amounts are shown in the report.

 

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in each period.

 

Dividend Policy: The Company has not yet adopted a policy regarding payment of dividends.

 

Trade Accounts Receivable: The theme parks are a cash business therefore there are typically no receivables on the books of the Company. As of October 2, 2011 the Company had $20,253 in receivables primarily from the sale of animals in late September following the end of the Company’s busy season. There were no receivables as of September 30, 2012.

 

Revenue Recognition: The major source of income is received from theme park admissions. Theme park revenues from admission fees are recognized upon receipt of the cash at the time of our customers’ visit to the parks. No theme park ticket sales are made in advance. Short term seasonal passes are sold primarily during the summer seasons and are negligible to our results of operations and are not material. The Company is currently developing a new product line of selling surplus animals created from the natural breeding process that occurs within the parks. All sales will be reported as a separate line item.

 

Advertising and Market Development: The Company expenses advertising and marketing costs as incurred.

 

Income Taxes: The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and the tax basis of the assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws is recorded, when it is more likely than not, that such tax benefits will not be realized.

 

Financial and Concentrations Risk: The Company does not have any concentration or related financial credit risks except for. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.

 

Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries (Wild Animal-Georgia and Wild Animal-Missouri). All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from five to thirty nine years. A summary is included below.

 

 

 

September 30,

2012

 

October 2,

2011

 

Depreciable Lives

Land

$

2,507,180

$

2,507,180

 

none

Buildings

 

2,952,983

 

2,924,605

 

40 years

Facilities and Improvements & Equipment

 

754,313

 

674,967

 

5 - 15 years

Furniture & Fixtures

 

75,188

 

74,333

 

7 years

Ground Improvements

 

751,149

 

749,149

 

15 years

Park animals

 

589,234

 

586,859

 

5 - 10 years

Rides & entertainment

 

22,000

 

22,000

 

7 years

Vehicles

 

291,429

 

250,696

 

5 years

       Sub-total

 

7,943,476

 

7,789,789

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 

(1,746,631)

 

(1,435,981)

 

 

Total Net Assets

$

6,196,845

$

6,353,808

 

 

 

Inventory: Inventory consists of park supplies, and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method. Inventories are reviewed and reconciled annually, because inventory levels turn over rapidly.

 

Fiscal Year End: The Company changed its fiscal year-end from December 31 to September 30, and its quarterly close dates to the closest Sunday to the end of each reporting period. For the year 2012, September 30, 2012 was the last Sunday of the month. In 2011, the closest Sunday was October 2, 2011.  This decision was made to align the Company’s fiscal periods more closely with the seasonality of its business. The high season typically ends after the Labor Day holiday weekend. The period from October through early March is geared towards maintenance and preparation for the next busy season which typically begins at Spring Break and runs through Labor Day.

 

Estimates and Assumptions: Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.

 

Other Intangible assets: Other intangible assets include franchising fees, loan fees, payroll software, and they are reported at cost. Franchising and loan fees are amortized over a period of 60 months and payroll software over a period of 36 months.  The Company made initial payments of $4,250 in September 2012 towards its refinancing of all outstanding debt. See footnote 3. LONG-TERM DEBT for more information.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews its major assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If an asset is considered impaired, then impairment will be recognized in an amount determined by the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value.

 

Financial Instruments: The carrying amounts of financial instruments are considered by management to be their estimated fair values due to their short-term maturities. Securities that are publicly traded are valued at their fair market value based as of the balance sheet date presented.

 

Uncertainties: The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern during the next twelve months depends on the ability of the Company to generate revenues from operations, to maintain its existing sources of capital and to obtain refinancing on existing debt maturities or obtain new sources of financing sufficient to sustain operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Stock Based Compensation: Prior to January 1, 2006 the company accounted for stock based compensation under recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718 and as permitted under APB Opinion No. 25, and related interpretations. Effective January 1, 2006 the company adopted ASC 718 using the modified prospective method which recognizes compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the ASC 718 requires that cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for options exercised be classified as cash inflows from financing activities and cash outflows from operating activities. The company also applies ASC 718 and EITF No. 96-18 stock based compensation to non-employees. No activity has occurred in relation to stock options during any period presented. The Company awards shares to its Board of Directors for service on the Board. The shares issued to the Board are “restricted” and are not to be re-sold unless an exemption is available, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company recognizes the expense based on the fair market value at time of the grant. Directors are granted 25,000 shares a year for each year of service in December.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855-10 entitled “Subsequent Events”. Companies are now required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated by management. Public entities (as defined) must conduct the evaluation as of the date the financial statements are issued, and provide disclosure that such date was used for this evaluation. ASC 855-10 provides that financial statements are considered “issued” when they are widely distributed for general use and reliance in a form and format that complies with GAAP. ASC 855-10 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009 and must be applied prospectively. The adoption of ASC 855-10 during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 did not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements as of that date or for the quarter or year-to-date period then ended.

 

In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 105-10, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. ASC 105-10 establishes the Codification as the sole source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by all nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP.

 

ASC 105-10 was prospectively effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years ending on or after September 15, 2009 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Codification did not change GAAP, however, it did change the way GAAP is organized and presented.

 

As a result, these changes impact how companies reference GAAP in their financial statements and in their significant accounting policies. The Company implemented the Codification in this Report by providing references to the Codification topics alongside references to the corresponding standards. With the exception of the pronouncements noted above, no other accounting standards or interpretations issued or recently adopted are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, operations or cash flows.