RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

NOTE 5. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments. The guidance removes certain accounting models that separate the embedded conversion features from the host contract for convertible instruments. The guidance also modifies how certain convertible instruments, that may be settled in cash or shares, impact the calculation of diluted earnings per share. ASU 2020-06 allows for a modified or full retrospective method of transition. This update is effective for emerging growth companies following private company adoption dates in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this standard as of April 1, 2022, using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology, that is referred to as a current expected loss methodology (CECL). CECL was required to be implemented for small business reporting companies after December 31, 2022. The measurement of expected losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. It also applies to off balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance, loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and similar instruments and net investment in leases, as accounted for by the lessor under ASC 842. In addition, ASC 326 made changes to the available for-sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses be accounted for as an allowance instead of a write-down on available for-sale securities that management does not intend to sell, or believes it is more likely than not that they will be required to sell.

The Company has adopted ASC 326 using the retrospective approach for all financial assets measured at amortized cost, which consists of trade receivables. The Company estimates the likelihood of collection considering trade receivables-based factors such as the creditworthiness of its customers. There are no off-balance sheet assets or guarantees. The Company recorded no change to retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 326.

As of this date, the Company has not purchased, nor does it intend to purchase, debt securities, eroded or financial assets, or leases within the scope of the pronouncement. If it does, it will use the prospective transition approach.