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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  The Company evaluates these estimates on a regular basis and bases them on historical experience and on various assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from the estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash on deposits and all short-term highly liquid investments purchased with remaining maturities of three months or less.  The Company currently maintains substantially all of its day-to-day operating cash balances with major financial institutions.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash – There are no restricted cash balances related to bank loans.
Plant and Equipment
Plant and Equipment – Equipment is recorded at cost. Provision for depreciation is computed using the straight-line method on all depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (five years for machinery equipment, three and half years for transportation equipment and three years for computer and office equipment and other equipment). Upon sale or retirement of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization is eliminated from the respective amounts and any resulting gains or losses are reflected in operations. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value. The Company provides for the possibility of customers’ inability to make required payments by recording an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company writes-off an account when it is considered to be uncollectible. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable on an on-going basis. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due, the current business environment and the Company’s historical experience. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $56,307 and $42,227 respectively.
Inventory
Inventory – Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market (weighted average method).  Any write-down of inventory to the lower of cost or market at the close of a fiscal period creates a new cost basis that subsequently would not be marked up based on changes in underlying facts and circumstances. Inventories on hand are evaluated on an on-going basis to determine if any items are obsolete or in excess of future needs. Items determined to be obsolete are reserved for. The Company provides for the possible inability to sell its inventories by providing an excess inventory reserve. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the allowance for obsolete inventory was $112,000 and $115,102 respectively.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets - Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. The amount of intangible assets to be amortized shall be the amount initially assigned to that asset less any residual value. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used to evaluate long-lived described below.
Investments

Investments – Investments consist of marketable equity securities stated at fair value and are designated as either trading securities or available-for-sale securities at the time of purchase based upon the intended holding period.  Changes in fair value of the trading securities are recognized currently in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.  Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheets, unless the Company determines an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary.  If the Company determines an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary, the Company recognizes the loss in earnings.  Cost basis is determined using average cost.  If the Company has significant influence over the investee, the investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

 

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has investments stated at cost and investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment of long-lived assets - The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of the asset or asset group from the expected future pre-tax cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such assets, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. The measurement of impairment requires management to estimate future cash flows and the fair value of long-lived assets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company values financial assets and liabilities using fair value measurements. Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Financial Statements approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of the instruments.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized in connection with sales of products when all of the following conditions are met: (1) there exists persuasive evidence of an arrangement with the customer, typically consisting of a purchase order or contract; (2) products have been delivered and title and risk of loss has passed to the customer, which occurs when a product is shipped under customary terms; (3) the amount of revenue is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.
Income taxes
Income taxes - The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the difference is expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax assets that are not likely to be realized.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency - The financial statements of the company’s foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations whose functional currencies are not in U.S. dollars are translated at the period-end exchange rates, and equity accounts at historical exchange rates, while revenues and expenses are translated at weighted-average exchange rates during the fiscal year. The cumulative translation effects are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income - Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The primary components of comprehensive income for the Company include net income and foreign currency translation adjustments arising from the consolidation of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries.
Net income per common share

Net income per common share - Net income per common share-basic is computed by dividing the net income attributable to the Company for the period by the basic weighted-average number of outstanding common shares.

 

The calculation of net income per common share attributable to the Company is presented in Note 4.

Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Costs - Shipping and handling costs incurred by the Company for the delivery of products to customers are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs - Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Research and development costs
Research and development costs — Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.