BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 1 - BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES On July 26, 2018 (the “Closing Date”), International Money Express, Inc. (formerly FinTech Acquisition Corp. II) consummated the previously announced transaction (the “Merger”) by and among FinTech Acquisition Corp. II, a Delaware corporation (“FinTech”), FinTech II Merger Sub Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FinTech (“Merger Sub 1”), FinTech II Merger Sub 2 LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FinTech (“Merger Sub 2”), Intermex Holdings II, Inc. (“Intermex”) and SPC Intermex Representative LLC (“SPC Intermex”)(See Note 2). As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Intermex ceased and Merger Sub 2 (which changed its name to International Money Express Sub 2, LLC in connection with the closing of the Merger) continued as the surviving entity. In connection with the closing of the Merger, FinTech changed its name to International Money Express, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless the context below otherwise provides, the “Company” refers to the combined company following the Merger and, together with their respective subsidiaries, “FinTech” refers to the registrant prior to the closing of the Merger and “Intermex” refers to Intermex Holdings II, Inc. prior to the closing of Merger. The Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization where FinTech was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on the facts that following the Merger, the former stockholders of Intermex control the majority of the voting rights in respect of the board of directors of the Company, Intermex comprising the ongoing operations of the Company and Intermex’s senior management comprising the senior management of the Company. Accordingly, the Merger was treated as the equivalent of Intermex issuing stock for the net assets of FinTech, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of FinTech were stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets resulting from the Merger. The consolidated assets, liabilities and results of operations prior to the Closing Date of the Merger are those of Intermex, and FinTech’s assets, liabilities and results of operations are consolidated with Intermex beginning on the Closing Date. The shares and corresponding capital amounts included in common stock and additional paid-in capital, pre-merger, have been retroactively restated as shares reflecting the exchange ratio in the Merger. The historical financial information and operating results of FinTech prior to the Merger have not been separately presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements as they were not significant or meaningful. The Company operates as a money transmitter, primarily between the United States of America (“U.S.”) and Mexico, Guatemala and other countries in Latin America and Africa through a network of authorized agents located in various unaffiliated retail establishments throughout the U.S and 33 Company-owned stores. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include Intermex, its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Intermex Wire Transfer, LLC (“LLC”), Intermex Wire Transfers de Guatemala, S.A. (“Intermex Guatemala”) - 99.8% owned by LLC, Intermex Wire Transfer de Mexico, S.A. and Intermex Transfers de Mexico, S.A. (“Intermex Mexico”) - 98% owned by LLC, Intermex Wire Transfer Corp. - 100% owned by LLC, Intermex Wire Transfer II, LLC - 100% owned by LLC and Canada International Transfers Corp. - 100% owned by LLC. Non-controlling interest in the results of operations of consolidated subsidiaries represents the minority stockholders’ share of the profit or (loss) of Intermex Mexico and Intermex Guatemala. The non-controlling interest asset and non-controlling interest in the portion of the profit or (loss) from operations of these subsidiaries were not recorded by the Company as they are considered immaterial. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United statements of America (“GAAP”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated from the condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. Certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Accounting Pronouncements The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. Refer to Note 3 for additional discussion on the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2019. The FASB issued amended guidance, Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The amendments are aimed at reducing the existing diversity in practice. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2019 applying a retrospective approach for each period presented. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements. The FASB issued guidance, Leases (Topic 842), to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous accounting rules. The guidance requires that a lessee recognize a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. This guidance will be adopted by the Company on January 1, 2021 and may be applied using either the earliest period adjustment method or the modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements. The FASB issued amended guidance, Intangibles – Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amended standard simplifies how an entity tests goodwill by eliminating Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test related to measuring an impairment charge. Instead, impairment will be recorded for the amount that the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. This new guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. The FASB issued guidance, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, regarding the measurement of credit losses for certain financial instruments. The new standard replaces the incurred loss model with a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. The CECL model is based on historical experience, adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company is required to adopt the new standard on January 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts to conform with current presentation.

NOTE 1 - BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

On July 26, 2018 (the “Closing Date”), International Money Express, Inc. (formerly FinTech Acquisition Corp. II) consummated the previously announced transaction (the “Merger”) by and among FinTech Acquisition Corp. II, a Delaware corporation (“FinTech”), FinTech II Merger Sub Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FinTech (“Merger Sub 1”), FinTech II Merger Sub 2 LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FinTech (“Merger Sub 2”), Intermex Holdings II, Inc. (“Intermex”) and SPC Intermex Representative LLC (“SPC Intermex”)(See Note 2). As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Intermex ceased and Merger Sub 2 (which changed its name to International Money Express Sub 2, LLC in connection with the closing of the Merger) continued as the surviving entity. In connection with the closing of the Merger, FinTech changed its name to International Money Express, Inc. (the “Company”). Unless the context below otherwise provides, the “Company” refers to the combined company following the Merger and, together with their respective subsidiaries, “FinTech” refers to the registrant prior to the closing of the Merger and “Intermex” refers to Intermex Holdings II, Inc. prior to the closing of Merger.

The Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization where FinTech was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on the facts that following the Merger, the former stockholders of Intermex control the majority of the voting rights in respect of the board of directors of the Company, Intermex comprising the ongoing operations of the Company and Intermex’s senior management comprising the senior management of the Company. Accordingly, the Merger was treated as the equivalent of Intermex issuing stock for the net assets of FinTech, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of FinTech were stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets resulting from the Merger. The consolidated assets, liabilities and results of operations prior to the Closing Date of the Merger are those of Intermex, and FinTech’s assets, liabilities and results of operations are consolidated with Intermex beginning on the Closing Date. The shares and corresponding capital amounts included in common stock and additional paid-in capital, pre-merger, have been retroactively restated as shares reflecting the exchange ratio in the Merger. The historical financial information and operating results of FinTech prior to the Merger have not been separately presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements as they were not significant or meaningful.

The Company operates as a money transmitter, primarily between the United States of America (“U.S.”) and Mexico, Guatemala and other countries in Latin America and Africa through a network of authorized agents located in various unaffiliated retail establishments throughout the U.S and 33 Company-owned stores.

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include Intermex, its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Intermex Wire Transfer, LLC (“LLC”), Intermex Wire Transfers de Guatemala, S.A. (“Intermex Guatemala”) - 99.8% owned by LLC, Intermex Wire Transfer de Mexico, S.A. and Intermex Transfers de Mexico, S.A. (“Intermex Mexico”) - 98% owned by LLC, Intermex Wire Transfer Corp. - 100% owned by LLC, Intermex Wire Transfer II, LLC - 100% owned by LLC and Canada International Transfers Corp. - 100% owned by LLC. Non-controlling interest in the results of operations of consolidated subsidiaries represents the minority stockholders’ share of the profit or (loss) of Intermex Mexico and Intermex Guatemala. The non-controlling interest asset and non-controlling interest in the portion of the profit or (loss) from operations of these subsidiaries were not recorded by the Company as they are considered immaterial.

The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United statements of America (“GAAP”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated from the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. Certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. Refer to Note 3 for additional discussion on the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2019.

The FASB issued amended guidance, Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The amendments are aimed at reducing the existing diversity in practice. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2019 applying a retrospective approach for each period presented. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued guidance, Leases (Topic 842), to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous accounting rules. The guidance requires that a lessee recognize a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. This guidance will be adopted by the Company on January 1, 2021 and may be applied using either the earliest period adjustment method or the modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued amended guidance, Intangibles – Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amended standard simplifies how an entity tests goodwill by eliminating Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test related to measuring an impairment charge. Instead, impairment will be recorded for the amount that the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. This new guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued guidance, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, regarding the measurement of credit losses for certain financial instruments. The new standard replaces the incurred loss model with a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. The CECL model is based on historical experience, adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company is required to adopt the new standard on January 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts to conform with current presentation.