Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Cash

Cash

 At times the amount of cash on deposit may exceed the federally insured limit of the bank. Deposit accounts at each of the institutions are insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). At September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company exceeded FDIC limits at various institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes there is little to no exposure to any significant credit risk.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

 Restricted cash relates to amounts collected for pre-owned sales, in certain states, which are held in escrow on behalf of the respective buyers and sellers for future purchases of boats. Total customers deposits are shown as a liability on the consolidated balance sheets. These liabilities may be more than the applicable restricted cash balances and fluctuate due to timing differences and because in certain states the deposits are not restricted from use.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 The Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other payables and accrued expenses, contingent consideration and debt. The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other payables and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of debt approximates its fair value due to the debt agreements bearing interest at rates that approximate current market rates for debt agreements with similar maturities and credit quality.

Inventories

Inventories

 Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of the new and pre-owned boat inventory is determined using the specific identification method. In assessing lower of cost or net realizable value the Company considers the aging of the boats, historical sales of a brand and current market conditions. The cost of parts and accessories is determined using the weighted average cost method.

Vendor Consideration Received

Vendor Consideration Received

 Consideration received from vendors is accounted for in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)330, ‘‘Inventory’’ (‘‘ASC 330’’). Pursuant to ASC 330, manufacturer incentives based upon cumulative volume of sales and purchases are recorded as a reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales when the amounts are probable and reasonably estimable.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

 Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease period or the estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:

	Years
Company vehicles	5
Buildings and improvements	10-39
Leasehold improvements	15
Machinery and equipment	5-7
Office equipment	5-7

 Expenditures for property and equipment or additions and major improvements that extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. Minor replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not extend the useful life of an asset are expensed as incurred. Property and equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

 The carrying value of property and equipment and other long-term assets (other than goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets) is evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If such an indication is present, the carrying amount of the asset is compared to the estimated undiscounted cash flows related to that asset. The Company would conclude that an asset may be impaired if the sum of such undiscounted expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the related asset. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss would be the amount by which the carrying amount of the related asset exceeds its fair value. We did not record an impairment of our property and equipment in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets

 Goodwill and intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 350, ‘‘Intangibles - Goodwill and Other’’ (‘‘ASC 350’’), which provides that the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired, including other identifiable intangible assets, is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing operational synergies and future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. In accordance with ASC 350, Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when events or circumstances indicate that impairment might have occurred. ASC 350 also states that if an entity determines, based on an assessment of certain qualitative factors, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary.

 In evaluating goodwill for impairment, if the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the difference would represent the amount of required goodwill impairment. To the extent the reporting unit’s earnings decline significantly or there are changes in one or more of these inputs that would result in a lower valuation, it could cause the carrying value of the reporting unit to exceed its fair value and thus require the Company to record goodwill impairment. The Company elected a qualitative assessment for our September 30, 2021 goodwill impairment testing and determined for both assessments as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was greater than its carrying amount, and as a result, no impairment for goodwill was required for the years then ended.

 Identifiable intangible assets consist of trade names related to the acquisitions the Company has completed. The Company has determined that trade names have an indefinite life, as there are no economic, contractual or other factors that limit their useful lives and they are expected to generate value as long as the trade name is utilized by the dealer group, and therefore, are not subject to amortization.

 Financial statement risk exists to the extent identifiable intangibles become impaired due to the decrease in the fair value of the identifiable assets. The Company elected qualitative assessments for our September 30, 2021 identifiable intangible assets impairment testing and determined for both assessments as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, that it was more likely than not that the fair values of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets were greater than their carrying amounts, and as a result, no impairment for identifiable intangible assets was required for the years then ended.

Sales Tax

Sales Tax

 The Company collects sales tax on all of the Company’s sales to nonexempt customers and remits the entire amount to the states that imposed the sales tax on and concurrent with specific sales transactions. The Company’s accounting policy is to exclude the tax collected and remitted to the states from revenues and cost of sales.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

 On October 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Topic 606’’ (‘‘ASC 606’’) using the modified retrospective approach applied only to contracts not completed as of the date of adoption, with no restatement of comparative periods. No adjustment was made to retained earnings as of the adoption date as the impact of the standard adoption was de minimis. Therefore, prior period comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under previous accounting standards in effect for those periods.

 Revenue is recognized from the sale of products and commissions earned on new and pre-owned boats (including used, brokerage, consignment and wholesale) when ownership is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon acceptance of, or delivery, to the customer. At the time of acceptance or delivery, the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits at such time. We are the principal with respect to revenue from new, pre-owned and consignment sales and such revenue is recorded at the gross sales price. With respect to brokerage transactions, we are acting as an agent in the transaction, therefore the fee or commission is recorded on a net basis.

 Revenue from parts and service operations (boat maintenance and repairs) are recorded over time as services are performed. Satisfaction of this performance obligation creates an asset with no alternative use for which an enforceable right to payment for performance to date exists within our contractual agreements. Each boat maintenance and repair service is a single performance obligation that includes both the parts and labor associated with the service. Payment for boat maintenance and repairs is typically due upon the completion of the service, which is generally completed within a period of one year or less from contract inception. The Company recorded contract assets in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $2.3 million and $1.5 million as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 Revenue from storage and marina operations is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as services are completed. Revenue from arranging financing, insurance and extended warranty contracts to customers through various third-party financial institutions and insurance companies is recognized when the related boats are sold. We do not directly finance our customers’ boat, motor or trailer purchases. We are acting as an agent in the transaction, therefore the commissions is recorded on a net basis. Subject to our agreements and in the event of early cancellation, prepayment or default of such loans or insurance contracts by the customer, we may be assessed a chargeback for a portion of the transaction price by the third-party financial institutions and insurance companies. We reserve for these chargebacks based on our historical experience with repayments or defaults. Chargebacks were not material to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

 Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenues from marina and storage operations and customer deposits and are classified in customer deposits in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Deposits received from customers are recorded as a liability until the related sales orders have been fulfilled by us and control of the vessel is transferred to the customer. The activity in customer deposits for the years ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

($ in thousands)	For the Year Ended September 30, 2021			For the Year Ended September 30, 2020
Beginning contract liability	$	17,280		$	4,880
Revenue recognized from contract liabilities included in the beginning balance		(16,873	)		(4,880	)
Increases due to cash received, net of amounts recognized in revenue during the period		46,203			17,280
Ending contract liability	$	46,610		$	17,280

 In accordance with the new revenue standard requirements, the Company recorded a $1.5 million contract asset in prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2020. Net income increased $0.9 million, basic and diluted EPS each increased $0.14 per share for the year ended September 30, 2020 in accordance with the adoption.

 Contract assets related to the repair and maintenance services are transferred to receivables when a repair order is completed and invoiced to the customer.

 The following table sets forth percentages on the timing of revenue recognition for the years ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

	For the Year Ended September 30, 2021			For the Year Ended September 30, 2020
Goods and services transferred at a point in time		93.9	%		95.5	%
Goods and services transferred over time		6.1	%		4.5	%
Total Revenue		100.0	%		100.0	%

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs

 We expense advertising and promotional costs as incurred and include them in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Pursuant to ASC 606, we net amounts received under our co-op assistance programs from our manufacturers against the related advertising expenses. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Total advertising costs for the years ended September 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019, were $4.5 million, $5.4 million and $7.0 million, which are net of related co-op assistance of $0.7 million, $0.7 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

Equity-Based Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation

 Equity-based compensation plans are accounted for following the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification 718, ‘‘Compensation — Stock Compensation’’ (‘‘ASC 718’’). Equity-based awards are designed to reward employees for their long-term contributions to the Company and to provide incentives for them to remain with the Company. Valuation models and the quoted market price of our common stock are used to value all equity-based compensation. Compensation for awards is measured at fair value on the grant date based on the number of shares expected to vest. The Company recognizes compensation cost for all awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

 OneWater Inc is a corporation and as a result, is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the book value and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which the enactment date occurs. We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent results of operations.

  OneWater LLC is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and therefore does not pay U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income. Instead, the OneWater LLC members are liable for U.S. federal income tax on their respective shares of the Company’s taxable income reported on the members’ U.S. federal income tax returns.

 When there are situations with uncertainty as to the timing of the deduction, the amount of the deduction, or the validity of the deduction, the Company adjusts the financial statements to reflect only those tax positions that are more-likely-than-not to be sustained. Positions that meet this criterion are measured using the largest benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to income taxes are included in the benefit (provision) for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations.

Loan Costs

Loan costs

 The Company accounts for its loan costs in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Updated (‘‘ASU’’) No. 2015-03, ‘‘Interest-Imputation Subtopic (835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs’’, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction of the carrying amount of that debt liability.

 Loan costs are amortized to interest expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the loan, which approximates the effective interest method.

Sale and Leaseback

Sale and Leaseback

 In accordance with ASC 840-40 ‘‘Sales-Leaseback Transactions,’’ the Company recorded a deferred gain as of September 30, 2020 in relation to the sale and leaseback of certain of the Company’s operating facilities and equipment during the year ended September 30, 2019. As such, the gain had been deferred and was being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. As part of the adoption of ASU 2016-02, ‘‘Leases (Topic 842)’’ (“Topic 842”), the gain was recognized as a cumulative effect adjustment to equity at the beginning of the period of adoption.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

 The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of any revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to inventory mark downs, certain assumptions related to intangible and long-lived assets, share based compensation, fair value of warrants, valuation of acquisition contingent consideration and accruals for expenses relating to business operations.

Segment Information

Segment Information

 As of September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company had one operating segment, marine retail. The marine retail segment consists of the sale of new and pre-owned boats, arrangement of finance and insurance products, performance of repair and maintenance services and offering marine related parts and accessories. The marine retail business has discrete financial information and is regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company has identified its Chief Executive Officer as its CODM. The Company has determined its marine retail operating segment is its reporting unit and is also the reportable segment.