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- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

This summary of accounting policies for CHDT Corporation, a Florida corporation (formerly, “China Direct Trading Corporation”) (“Company” or “CHDT”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Subsidiaries”) is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements. 

 

Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

CHDT was initially incorporated September 18, 1986 under the laws of the State of Delaware under the name "Yorkshire Leveraged Group, Incorporated", and then changed its domicile to Colorado in 1989 by merging into a Colorado corporation, named "Freedom Funding, Inc." Freedom Funding, Inc. then changed its name to "CBQ, Inc." by amendment of its Articles of Incorporation on November 25, 1998. In May 2004, the Company changed its name from “CBQ, Inc.” to “China Direct Trading Corporation” as part of a reincorporation from the State of Colorado to the State of Florida.  Effective May 7, 2007, the Company amended its charter to change its name from “China Direct Trading Corporation” to “CHDT Corporation.”  This name change was effective as of July 16, 2007 for purposes of the change of its name on the OTC Bulletin Board.   With the name change, the trading symbol was changed to “CHDO.”

 

Interim Financial Statements

 

The unaudited financial statements as of March 31, 2012 and for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the financial position and results of operations for the three months.  Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which can be expected for full years.

 

Nature of Business

 

Since the beginning of fiscal year 2007, the Company has been primarily engaged in the business of developing, marketing and selling consumer products through national and regional retailers and distributors, in North America.  Capstone currently operates in four primary business segments: Induction Charged Power Failure Lights, Motion Sensor Lights, Portable Book and Task Lights and Desk Lamps.  The Company’s products are typically manufactured in the Peoples’ Republic of China by third-party manufacturing companies.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents, to the extent the funds are not being held for investment purposes.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

An allowance for doubtful accounts is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for bad debts charged to earnings.  The allowance for bad debt is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the receivables.  This evaluation is inherently subjective and requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.

 

As of March 31, 2012, management has determined that the accounts receivable are fully collectible.  As such, management has not recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

Inventory

 

The Company’s inventory, which is recorded at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market, consists of finished goods for resale by Capstone, totaling $661,337 and $58,717 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight- line method over the estimated economic useful lives of the related assets as follows:

 

Computer equipment

3 - 7 years

Computer software

3 - 7 years

Machinery and equipment

3 - 7 years

Furniture and fixtures

3 - 7 years

 

Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable.  When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset.  Long-lived assets to be disposed of, if any, are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.  No impairments were recognized by the Company during 2011 or the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

 

Upon sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the determination of income or loss.

 

Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated economic useful lives.

 

Depreciation expense was $8,727 and $13,112for the period ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, respectively.

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets acquired, either individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in a business combination), are initially recognized and measured based on fair value.  Goodwill acquired in business combinations is initially computed as the amount paid by the acquiring company in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired.

 

The cost of internally developing, maintaining and restoring intangible assets (including goodwill) that are not specifically identifiable, that have indeterminate lives, or that are inherent in a continuing business and related to an entity as a whole, are recognized as an expense when incurred.

 

An intangible asset (excluding goodwill) with a definite useful life is amortized; an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is not amortized until its useful life is determined to be no longer indefinite.  The remaining useful lives of intangible assets not being amortized are evaluated at least annually to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life.  If and when an intangible asset is determined to no longer have an indefinite useful life, the asset shall then be amortized prospectively over its estimated remaining useful life and accounted for in the same manner as other intangibles that are subject to amortization.

 

An intangible asset (including goodwill) that is not subject to amortization shall be tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.  The impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets with its carrying amount.  If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  Goodwill is not amortized.

 

It is the Company’s policy to test for impairment no less than annually, or when conditions occur that may indicate impairment.  The Company’s intangible assets, which consist of goodwill of $1,936,020 recorded in connection with the Capstone acquisition, were tested for impairment and determined that no adjustment for impairment was necessary as of December 31, 2011, whereas the fair value of the intangible asset exceeds its carrying amount.

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per common share were computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.  In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.  At March 31, 2012 and 2011, the total number of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents was155,446,577 and 151,651,877 respectively.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 include the accounts of the parent entity and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Capstone Lighting Technologies, L.L.C (formerly Black Box Innovations, L.L.C.), and Capstone Industries, Inc. 

 

The results of operations attributable to subsidiaries are included in the consolidated results of operations beginning on the date on which the Company’s interest in a subsidiary was acquired. 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities at March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The fair value hierarchy under GAAP distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:

 

  • Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
  • Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
  • Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

 

Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2011 financial statements to conform to the 2012 presentation.  There were no material changes in classifications made to previously issued financial statements.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Product sales are recognized when an agreement of sale exists, product delivery has occurred, pricing is final or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

 

Allowances for sales returns, rebates and discounts are recorded as a component of net sales in the period the allowances are recognized.  In addition, accrued liabilities contained in the accompanying balance sheet include accruals for estimated amounts of credits to be issued in future years based on potentially defective product, other product returns and various allowances.  These estimates could change significantly in the near term.

 

Advertising and Promotion

 

Advertising and promotion costs, including advertising, public relations, and trade show expenses, are expensed as incurred and included in Sales and Marketing expenses.  Advertising and promotion expense was $28,615 and $ 23,670 for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, respectively.  As of March 31, 2012 the company has $275,019 in capitalized advertising costs included in prepaid expenses on the balance sheet.

 

Shipping and Handling

 

The Company’s shipping and handling costs, incurred by Capstone amounted to $11,662 and $28,826 for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Accrued Liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities contained in the accompanying balance sheet include accruals for estimated amounts of credits to be issued in future years based on potentially defective products, other product returns and various allowances.  These estimates could change significantly in the near term.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes." SFAS 109 (now ASC 740) requires recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax consequences, based on enacted tax laws, of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company and its subsidiaries intend to file consolidated income tax returns.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payments, SFAS 123(R), (now ASC 718) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values.  ASC 718 supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) and related interpretations, applied for periods through December 31, 2005.  In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) relating to ASC 718.  The Company has applied the provision of SAB 107 in its adoption of ASC 718.

 

The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective application transition method, which requires the application of the accounting standard as of January 1, 2006, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year.  The Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2006 and later, reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R).  In accordance with the modified prospective method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS 123(R).

 

SFAS 123(R)ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of the grant using an option-pricing model.  The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expenses over the requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss).  Prior to the adoption of ASC 718, the Company accounted for stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25, as allowed under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (SFAS 123).  Under the intrinsic value method, compensation expense under fixed term option plans was recorded at the date of grant only to the extent that the market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant exceeded the exercise price.  Accordingly, for those stock options granted for which the exercise price equaled the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant, no expense was recorded.

 

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period.  There was no stock-based compensation expense attributable to options for share-based payment awards granted prior to, but not vested as of December 31, 2005.  Such stock-based compensation is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS 123.  Compensation expense for share-based payment awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005 are based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718.

 

In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 718, the Company adopted the straight-line single option method of attributing the value of stock-based compensation expense.  As stock-based compensation expense is recognized during the period is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it is subject to reduction for estimated forfeitures.  ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, there were no material amounts subject to forfeiture.  The Company has not accelerated vesting terms of its out-of-the-money stock options, or made any other significant changes, prior to adopting ASC 718, Share-Based Payments.

 

On April 23, 2007, the Company granted 130,500,000 stock options to two officers of the Company.  The options vest at twenty percent per year beginning April 23, 2007.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized compensation expense of $503,075 related to these options.  On May 1, 2008, 850,000 of the above stock options were canceled and on May 23, 2008, 74,666,667 of the above stock options were cancelled.  For year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $405,198 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $156,557 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized a compensation expense of $156,558 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized compensation expense of $52,186 related to these options. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On May 1, 2007, the Company granted 4,000,000 stock options to five employees of the Company.  The options vest over two years.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized compensation expense of $29,214 related to these options.  During 2008 and 2009, 1,500,000 of the above options were cancelled prior to vesting.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $25,131 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $10,869 related to these options.  As of December 31, 2009 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized.  No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On October 22, 2007, the Company granted 700,000 stock options to a business associate of the Company.  The options vest over two years.  For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized compensation expense of $1,330 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $7,978 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $6,648 related to these options.  As of December 31, 2009 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized.  No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On January 10, 2008, the Company granted 1,000,000 stock options to an advisor of the Company.  The options vest over one year.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $19,953 related to these options.  As of December 31, 2008 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized.  No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On February 5, 2008, the Company granted 3,650,000 stock options to four directors and one employee of the Company.  The options vest over two years.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $59,619 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2,603 related to these options.  As of December 31, 2009 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized.  During 2010, 3,500,000 of the above options expired.  No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On May 1, 2008, the Company granted 850,000 stock options to an employee of the Company.  The options vest over two years.  For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $5,242 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $7,862 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2,620 related to these options. No further expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On June 8, 2009, the Company granted 4,500,000 stock options to four directors of the Company. The options vest in one year.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $42,663 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $33,837 related to these options. No further expense will be recognized for these options.  These options expired on June 8, 2011.

 

On April 23, 2010, the Company granted 4,800,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and the Company Secretary. The options vest in one year.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $27,000 related to these options.  For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company recognized compensation expense of $12,000.  No further expense will be recognized for these options.

 

On July 1, 2011, the Company granted 4,650,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and the Company Secretary. The options vest in one year. For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company recognized compensation expense of $16,500.  For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company recognized an expense of $8,250.  Another $8,250 of expense will be incurred in 2012 relating to these options.

 

The Company recognizes compensation expense paid with common stock and other equity instruments issued for assets and services received based upon the fair value of the assets/services or the equity instruments issued, whichever is more readily determined.

 

As of the date of this report the Company has not adopted a method to account for the tax effects of stock-based compensation pursuant to ASC 718 and related interpretations.  However, whereas the Company has substantial net operating losses to offset future taxable income and its current deferred tax asset is completely reduced by the valuation allowance, no material tax effects are anticipated.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company valued stock options using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB 25.  Since the exercise price of stock options previously issued was greater than or equal to the market price on grant date, no compensation expense was recognized.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

 

Stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $8,250. Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $15,484 

 

Recent Accounting Standards

 

In May 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-04 “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820).” The amendments in ASU 2011-04 change the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments include (1) those that clarify the Board’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and (2) those that change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. In addition, to improve consistency in application across jurisdictions some changes in wording are necessary to ensure that U.S. GAAP and IFRS fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are described in the same way (for example, using the word shall rather than should to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP). The amendments that clarify the Board’s intent about the application of  existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements include (a) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise concepts, (b) measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity’s shareholders’ equity, and (c) disclosures about fair value measurements that clarify that a reporting entity should disclose quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in a fair value measurement that is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The amendments in this Update that change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements include (a) measuring the fair value of financial instruments that are managed within a portfolio, (b) application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement, and (c) additional disclosures about fair value measurements that expand the disclosures about fair value measurements. The amendments in ASU 2011-04 are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In June 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-05 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220).”  Under the amendments in this Update, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. In a single continuous statement, the entity is required to present the components of net income and total net income, the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with the total of comprehensive income in that statement. In the two-statement approach, an entity is required to present components of net income and total net income in the statement of net income. The statement of other comprehensive income should immediately follow the statement of net income and include the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with a total for comprehensive income.  The amendments in this Update should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures.  The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In December 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-12 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220).”  In order to defer only those changes in Update 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, the paragraphs in this Update supersede certain pending paragraphs in Update 2011-05. The amendments are being made to allow the Board time to re-deliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. While the Board is considering the operational concerns about the presentation requirements for reclassification adjustments and the needs of financial statement users for additional information about reclassification adjustments, entities should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before Update 2011-05.All other requirements in Update 2011-05 are not affected by this Update, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. Public entities should apply these requirements for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Pervasiveness of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and the differences could be material.