2.4.0.81010 - Disclosure - Generaltruefalsefalse1false falsefalseD2013Q2YTDhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0001403085duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-06-30T00:00:001true 1us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0General2false 2us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlockus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman;"> (1) General   Accounting Principles   The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) on a basis consistent with that used in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by CVSL Inc. (“CVSL,” and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”), formerly Computer Vision Systems Laboratories, Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “the Commission”) for the year ended December 31, 2012, and include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated balance sheets, statements of income and cash flows for the periods indicated. Certain amounts for the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation. These notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The results of operations for the three and six month periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.   Use of Estimates   The financial statements have been prepared on a GAAP basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.   Accounting and Disclosure Changes   The Company has not made any significant accounting and disclosure changes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.   Business Overview and Current Plans   CVSL seeks to acquire companies primarily in the direct-selling business and companies potentially engaging in businesses related to direct-selling.  The Company owns a controlling interest in The Longaberger Company (“TLC”).  TLC is a direct-selling business based in Newark, Ohio that sells premium hand-crafted baskets and a line of products for the home, including pottery, cookware, wrought iron and other home décor products, through a nationwide network of independent sales representatives.  TLC also has showrooms in various states, which offer merchandise and serve as sales force support centers.  TLC also owns a premier golf course near its corporate headquarters and manufacturing and distribution campus.   The Company owns 100% of Happenings Communications Group, Inc. (“HCG”).  HCG publishes a monthly magazine, Happenings Magazine that references events and attractions, entertainment and recreation, and people and community in Northeast Pennsylvania.  HCG also provides marketing and creative services to various companies, and can provide such services to direct-selling businesses. Services may include creating brochures, sales materials, websites and other communications for independent sales representatives and ultimate customers. As a result, HCG is available to serve as a valuable “in-house” resource for providing marketing and creative services to the direct-selling companies that we expect to acquire.   In considering appropriate acquisition targets, we anticipate that we will evaluate companies of varying sizes, generally in the range of $100 million or more in annual revenue. We do not plan to limit our acquisition opportunities to companies of this size, as we will periodically evaluate smaller companies in our targeted space, particularly companies that management believes are accretive or otherwise add value to one or more of our businesses. We generally plan to consider companies that are currently profitable and looking to enhance their growth, as well as companies that have experienced financial and operational difficulties and can, in our opinion, be strengthened by improved strategic and tactical guidance. We generally will focus on companies that have product lines for the home, for health and wellness, and for beauty. </div>falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaThe entire disclosure for the organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure, and significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. 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