Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

NOTE 4 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Acquisitions

Upon acquisition of wholly-owned properties or joint venture investments that are less than wholly-owned, but which we control or for which we are the primary beneficiary, the assets and liabilities purchased are recorded at their fair market value at the date of the acquisition using the acquisition method in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805 Business Combinations.  We recognize the net tangible and identified intangible assets based on fair values (including land, buildings, tenant improvements, acquired above and below market leases and the origination cost of acquired in-place leases) and acquired liabilities. The intangible assets recorded are amortized over the weighted average lease lives. We identify any above or below market leases or customer relationship intangibles that exist at the acquisition date. We recognize mortgages and other liabilities at fair market value at the date of the acquisition. We utilize an independent appraiser to assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections for the tangible assets acquired that utilize discount and capitalization rates deemed appropriate and available market information. We expense acquisition costs as incurred.

Mortgages Loan Receivable

The fair value of the Kent International’s Mortgage loan receivable is governed by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. As the loan is short term and the value of the underlying asset is believed to exceed the value of the loan, the loan is reported at cost.

Revenue Recognition

Rental income is recognized when earned.  As our lease with the General Services Administration provides for the payment of monthly rental in arrears, a receivable is recorded at the end of each month for the previous month’s rent.  Any above or below market leases acquired are amortized over the lease lives and recorded as an increase or decrease to rental revenue.

Interest on mortgage loans income is accrued and recognized as revenue when earned according to the terms of the mortgage loans and when, in the opinion of management, it is collectible.

Repairs and Maintenance

Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.  Significant improvements, renovations and replacements are capitalized.

Property and Depreciation

Land, buildings and amenities are stated at cost.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally 5-30 years for land improvements, 7-30 years for buildings and improvements and 5-30 years for amenities.  Tenant improvements are generally depreciated over the life of the initial or renewal term of the respective tenant lease.

FASB ASC Topic 360 Property, Plant and Equipment specifies circumstances in which certain long-lived assets must be reviewed for impairment.  If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of its expected future cash flows, the asset’s carrying value must be written down to fair value.  In determining the value of an investment property and whether the investment property is impaired, management considers several factors such as projected rental and vacancy rates, property operating expenses, capital expenditures and interest rates.  The capitalization rate used to determine property valuation is based on the market in which the investment property is located, length of leases, tenant financial strength, the economy in general, demographics, environment, property location, visibility, age and physical condition among others.  All of these factors are considered by management in determining the value of any particular investment property.  The value of any particular investment property is sensitive to the actual results of any of these factors, either individually or taken as a whole. If the actual results differ from management’s judgment, the valuation could be negatively or positively affected.