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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices
 
(a) Description of Business
 
Colonial Commercial Corp. (“Colonial”), through its operating subsidiaries, Universal Supply Group, Inc. (“Universal”), The RAL Supply Group, Inc. (“RAL”), and S&A Supply, Inc. (“S&A”) (together, the “Company”), is a distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), climate control products, plumbing and electrical fixtures and supplies and appliances to building contractors and other users, which the Company considers its only operating segment.  The Company's products are marketed primarily to HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors, who, in turn, sell such products to residential and commercial/industrial customers.  The Company's customers are primarily located in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and portions of eastern Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Vermont.  The Company has no long term agreement with any customer.  The Company deals with its customers on a purchase order by purchase order basis.  The Company has no material long term agreements with any supplier.  The Company enters into agreements with vendors which involve volume rebates, pricing and advertising, all within the standard practices of the industry.  Additionally, certain supplier agreements limit the sale of competitive products in designated markets that the Company serves.  All purchases are made with domestic vendors, some of which, however, may manufacture products in foreign locations.
 
(b) Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
(c) Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colonial and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
(d) Revenue Recognition
 
Revenue is recognized when the earnings process is complete, which is generally upon shipment or delivery of products, and the price is determined and collectability is reasonably assured, in accordance with agreed-upon shipping terms and when title and risk of loss transfers to the customer.  The Company has no further obligations subsequent to shipment or delivery.  Customers have the right to return defective products, which are substantially covered under the manufacturer's warranty.  The customer receives a credit from the Company for defective products returned and the Company receives a corresponding credit provided by the manufacturer.  The only warranty provided on products sold is the one provided by the manufacturer.
 
(e) Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at December 31, 2011 and 2010.   
    
(f) Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables recorded at original invoice amount, less an estimated allowance for uncollectible accounts. Trade credit is generally extended on a short-term basis; thus trade receivables generally do not bear interest. However, a service charge may be applied to receivables that are past due. These charges, when collected, are included as other income. Trade receivables are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition. Changes in the estimated collectability of trade receivables are recorded in the results of operations for the period in which the estimate is revised. Trade receivables that are deemed uncollectible are offset against the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The Company generally does not require collateral for trade receivables.
 
(g) Inventory
 
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market and consists solely of finished goods.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
 
Distribution costs of incoming freight, purchasing, receiving, inspection, warehousing and handling costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.  Such costs were $499,837 and $514,146 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
(h) Vendor Rebates
 
The Company has arrangements with several vendors that provide rebates to be payable to the Company when the Company achieves any of a number of measures, generally related to the volume level of purchases. The Company accounts for such rebates as a reduction of inventory until the sale of the product.  Rebates under arrangements with vendors that require a specified cumulative level of purchases are recognized by the Company based on progress toward achieving such levels, provided the rebates are probable and estimable.
 
(i)  Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
 
Computer hardware and software
3-5 years
Furniture and fixtures
   5 years
Automobiles
3-5 years
Showroom fixtures and displays
3 years
 
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset.
 
(j) Goodwill
 
Goodwill is reviewed at least annually for impairment.  In assessing the recoverability of the Company's goodwill, the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The Company considers each subsidiary as a reporting unit. To conduct impairment tests of goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. If the reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss to the extent the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the fair value of goodwill will be recorded. The Company groups assets, including goodwill, by reporting unit and utilizes the income approach (Discounted Cash Flows) to estimate the fair value of long-lived assets. If the Company's fair value determination changes due to modifications in the underlying assumptions, the Company may be required to record impairment charges related to its goodwill. At December 31, 2011, goodwill on the Company's books of $1,416,929 relate entirely to Universal. Based on the Company's determination, the residual fair value of Universal's goodwill was higher than its carrying value as of December 31, 2011 and there was no need for an impairment charge. The methodology used to estimate the fair values has not changed.
 
As a result of the Company's annual impairment tests, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there was no indication of impairment for goodwill for Universal. Goodwill amounting to $1,416,929 at each December 31, 2011 and 2010 consisted of assets arising from acquisitions.
 
(k) Stock Options
 
The Company recognizes equity based compensation expense in accordance with established standards for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. This standard requires an entity to measure the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award.
 
(l)  Net Income Per Common Share
 
Basic income per share excludes any dilution.  It is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Dilutive earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
 
(m) Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. The realization of future tax benefits of deductible temporary differences and operating loss or tax credit carryforwards will depend on whether the Company will have sufficient taxable income of an appropriate character within the carryback and carryforward period permitted by the tax law to allow for utilization of the deductible amounts and carryforwards. Without sufficient taxable income to offset the deductible amounts and carryforwards, the related tax benefits will expire unused. The Company evaluates both positive and negative evidence in making a determination as to whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Management reviewed the gross deferred tax asset and determined that it is more likely than not that such assets would not be recognized in the near future. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance and the net deferred tax asset was zero.
 
The Company has adopted the provisions that tax positions must meet a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized.  The adoption of this accounting guidance had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position and did not result in unrecognized tax benefits being recorded. The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits recorded for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. When an accrual for interest and penalties is required, interest and penalties will be recognized in tax expense.  The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. There are currently no federal income tax examinations in process, however, one of the Company's subsidiaries is under examination for sales and use tax in the State of Massachusetts. The Company has concluded that there will be an immaterial assessment and has not provided for such liability. A prior year income tax examination related to one of the Company's subsidiaries in the State of New Jersey concluded during 2011 and resulted in a small refund. The 2008 through 2011 tax years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities for U.S. federal and state/local tax purposes. The Company does, however, have prior year net operating losses dating back to 2000, which are subject to examination.
 
(n) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of
 
Long-lived assets, such as intangible assets, furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable through estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of these assets.  When any such impairment exists, the related assets will be written down to fair value.
 
(o) Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Significant estimates include valuation reserves for accounts receivable, inventory, income taxes, valuation of goodwill and the impairment of long lived assets.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
(p) Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In December 2010, the FASB issued an amendment which affects entities that have recognized goodwill and have one or more reporting units whose carrying amounts for purposes of performing Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test is zero or negative, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are adverse qualitative factors, including the examples provided in ASC paragraph 350-20-35-30, in determining whether an interim goodwill impairment test between annual test dates is necessary. The standard allows an entity to use either the equity or enterprise valuation premise to determine the carrying amount of a reporting unit. This standard is effective for the Company for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. The guidance had no impact on the Company's financial statements.
 
Accounting Pronouncement Not Yet Adopted:
 
In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment” (ASU 2011-08). Under ASU 2011-08, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, performing the current two-step impairment test is not required. The guidance also includes a number of events and circumstances that an entity consider in conducting the qualitative assessment. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, if an entity has not yet issued financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period, provided the entity has not yet performed its annual impairment test. We do not expect this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
 
(q) Reclassification
 
The Company has reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation.