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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, short term debt, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, various taxes payable and customer advances.  The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying amounts in the balance sheets due to their short term maturity or by comparison to other instruments with similar terms.

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of Hongxing and Litweisi is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”).  The reporting currency of the Company is the United States dollar (“US dollar”).

The assets and liabilities of Hongxing and Litweisi are translated into US dollars at period-end exchange rates.  The exchange rates used were 0.1547, 0.1475 and 0.1465 at June 30, 2011 and 2010 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The revenues and expenses are translated into US dollars at average exchange rates of the periods. The exchange rates used were 0.1538, 0.1465 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010; 0.1528 and 0.1465 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively; and 0.1477 for the year ended December 31, 2010.   Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity.

Transaction gains or losses arising from exchange rate fluctuation on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency were included in the consolidated results of operations.  There was no material foreign currency transaction gain or loss for 2011 or 2010.

Cash and Equivalents

Cash and equivalents consist of cash on hand, cash on deposit with banks, and highly liquid debt investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, as determined on a weighted average basis, or market. Costs of inventories include raw materials and related costs incurred in bringing the products to the Company’s location and in proper condition. Market value is determined by reference to selling prices after the balance sheet date or to management’s estimates based on prevailing market conditions. The Company writes down inventories to market value if below cost. The Company also regularly evaluates the composition of its inventories to identify slow-moving and obsolete inventories to determine if a valuation allowance is required.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.

Long Lived Assets

The Company evaluates potential impairment of long-lived assets, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360-10-15 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” which requires the Company to evaluate a long-lived asset for recoverability when there is event or circumstances that indicate the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable (when carrying amount exceeds the gross, undiscounted cash flows from use and disposition) and is measured as the excess of the carrying amount over the asset’s (or asset group’s) fair value.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue from sales of products. Sales are recognized when these four revenue criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectivity is reasonably assured. Sales revenue is presented net of value added tax (VAT), sales rebates and returns. No return allowance is made as product returns are insignificant based on historical experience. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, but generally does not require collateral to support customer receivables.  Credit risk is controlled through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures.  The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other factors.  Accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts once all collection efforts have been exhausted.  The Company does not routinely permit customers to return products and historically, customer returns have been immaterial. The Company will replace a product if the customer is not satisfied with its quality. Freight in costs are included in cost of goods sold.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. There were no material adverting costs for 2011 or 2010.

Research and Development

In accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10, Research and Development, the Company expenses all research and development costs as incurred. There were no material research and development cost for 2011 or 2010.

Segment Information

ASC 280-10 requires disclosures about segments and related information of a public entity.  The Company manufactures and sells carbon black made from tar oil. The Company and its major suppliers and customers are all located in the PRC. The Company operates in a single segment and will evaluate additional segment disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.

Statement of Cash Flows

In accordance ASC Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows,” cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon local currencies using average translation rates. As a result, amounts reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding asset and liabilities balances on the consolidated balance sheets.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method described in ASC 740-10, the objective of which is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled.  A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to the manner of presentation in the current year.