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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
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Summary of significant accounting policies and recent accounting pronouncements

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

Cash

 

Cash consists primarily of cash deposits maintained in the UK.

 

Fair value of financial instruments

 

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” the Company determines the fair value of financial instruments with the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

 

Level 3: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

Property and equipment

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally four to five years. This is charged to operating expenses.

 

Intangible assets

 

Intangible assets consist of licenses and patents associated primarily with the sugarBEAT® device and are amortized on a straight-line basis, generally over their legal lives of up to 20 years and are reviewed for impairment. Costs capitalized relate to invoices received from third parties and not any internal costs. The Company evaluates its intangible assets (all have finite lives) and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that they may not be recoverable, or at least annually. Recoverability of finite and other long-lived assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by that asset group. The Company groups assets for purposes of such review at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows of the asset group are largely independent of the cash flows of the other groups of assets and liabilities. The amount of impairment to be recognized for finite and other long-lived assets is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset group, generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. There were no impairment indicators present during the years ended March 31, 2021 or 2020.

 

Software development costs

 

Capitalization of software development costs incurred in the research and development of new software products and enhancements to existing software products for external use begins when a product’s technological feasibility has been established and ends when the resulting product is available for general market release. Amortization of the capitalized software is classified within product cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

For each capitalized software product, the annual amortization is equal to the greater of:

 

1. The amount computed using the ratio of software product’s current fiscal year gross revenue bears to the total current fiscal year and anticipated future gross revenues for the product, or

 

2. The amount computed based on a straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, which can be a range between 3 – 8 years.

 

Annually, or more frequently if required by triggering events, an analysis of the net realizable value of the capitalized software is completed and the amount by which unamortized software costs exceeds the net realisable value, if any, is recognized as a charge to income in the period it is determined.

 

Revenue recognition

 

While the Company is not currently recognizing revenue, we have considered the guidelines within ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is effective for the Company beginning April 1, 2019. This standard applies to all contracts with customers, except for contracts that are within the scope of other standards, such as leases, insurance, collaboration arrangements and financial instruments. Under ASC Topic 606, an entity recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration that the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of ASC Topic 606, the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC Topic 606, the Company assesses the goods or services promised within each contract and determines those that are performance obligations and assesses whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.

 

The Company may enter into product development and other agreements with collaborative partners. The terms of the agreements may include non-refundable signing and licensing fees, milestone payments and royalties on any product sales derived from collaborations.

 

Deferred revenue

 

The Company has entered into license agreements and for these, recognizes up front license payments as revenue upon delivery of the license only if the license has stand-alone value to the customer. However, where further performance criteria must be met, revenue is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the Company is expected to complete its performance obligations.

 

Royalty revenue will be recognized upon the sale of the related products provided the Company has no remaining performance obligations under the agreement.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined on a first-in first-out basis. At present all inventory relates to raw materials purchased from third parties and to be used in the Company’s product.

 

Income taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss carry forwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the carrying amount of deferred income tax assets if it is considered more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

 

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company has elected to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. The Company does not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits recognized for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

 

In December 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. Generally, this Act reduces corporate rates from a top rate of 35% to a top rate of 21%, effective January 1, 2018. As the Company’s U.S. operations are minimal, and all deferred tax assets maintain a full valuation allowance, there is no significant impact to the Company as of and for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

 

Earnings (loss) per share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For the years ended March 31, 2021, warrants to purchase 1,939,990 shares of common stock and a unit purchase option to purchase 9,710 shares of common stock as well as 9,710 warrants were considered anti-dilutive and were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share. For the year ended March 31, 2020, warrants to purchase 1,185,570 shares of common stock and a unit purchase option to purchase 9,710 shares of common stock as well as 9,710 warrants were considered anti-dilutive and were also excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. 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 date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Foreign currency translation

 

The functional currency of the Company is the GBP, while the reporting currency is the U.S.$. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of the balance sheet date with income and expenses being translated at the weighted-average exchange rates prevailing during the reporting period. Stockholders' equity is translated into U.S.$ from GBP at historical exchange rates.

 

Adjustments resulting from translating the consolidated financial statements into U.S.$ are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity.

 

Retirement benefit plan

 

The Company operates a retirement plan which covers most of our regular employees in the UK and allows them to make contributions. The Company also provides a matching contribution on a portion of the employee contributions. Total expenses incurred under this plan for the financial periods ending March 31, 2021 and 2020, were approximately $12,100 and $7,000, respectively. The increase in the year being driven by an increase in our employee numbers.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based payments in accordance with stock-based payment accounting guidance which requires all stock-based payments to be recognized based upon their fair values. The fair value of stock-based awards is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model and the portion that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as compensation cost over the requisite service period. The determination of fair value using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables, including expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. The Company accounts for forfeitures of unvested awards as they occur.

 

To date, the Company has not granted any stock-based compensation awards to employees.

 

The Company accounts for share-based payments to non-employees by aligning it with the accounting for share-based payments to employees, with certain exceptions.

 

Direct costs incurred for equity financing

 

The Company includes all direct costs incurred in connection with successful equity financings as a component of additional paid-in capital. Direct costs incurred for equity financings that are unsuccessful are expensed.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company is in the commercialization stage for its primary product, sugarBEAT®, following the receipt of the CE mark covering the EU, with the intention of entering into sales and marketing agreements for the product with prioritization having been initially set for the UK and Germany.

 

Aside from the UK and Germany, the Company considers the U.S.A. to be a primary market for its product offerings, and while uncertainties exist with regards to regulatory acceptance of the Company’s primary product, an FDA PMA application has been submitted and is currently being reviewed; some delays have been experienced as a direct consequence of COVID-19, whereby the application remained dormant with the FDA for a period of 6 months. In the interim, and further to discussions with the FDA, the Company has determined that it may sell an adapted version of the CGM device as a wellbeing device, whereby the Company will gather the data and provide feedback in the form of educational reports providing insights into factors that may be causing glucose fluctuations and therefore how lifestyle interventions may help improve control of the fluctuations.

 

The Company has taken steps to support the commercialization process by increasing raw material inventory over the year in the expectation of receiving initial orders from the existing UK license, which was subsequently received in April 2021.

 

Currently an evaluation is being undertaken as to the internal manufacturing capabilities of the Company, and while it has not entered into any exclusive manufacturing agreements with any of its contract manufacturers, it is anticipated that as volume increases, alternative manufacturing options will be considered.

 

Reverse stock split

 

The activity described in these consolidated financial statements reflects the one for ten reverse split which was effective on November 27, 2019. All shares and amounts included have been retroactively restated.

Recent accounting pronouncements

 

The Company continually assesses any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability. When it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects the Company's financial reporting, the Company undertakes a study to determine the consequences of the change to its consolidated financial statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that the Company's consolidated financial statements properly reflect the change.