Concentration of Credit Risk

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]

Concentration of Credit Risk

NOTE – 6 CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Milestone Scientific’s consolidated financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, trade accounts receivable, and advances on contracts. Milestone Scientific places its cash and cash equivalents with large financial institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit. Milestone Scientific has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risks. Financial instruments which potentially subject Milestone Scientific to credit risk consist principally of trade accounts receivable, as Milestone Scientific does not require collateral or other security to support customer receivables, and advances on contracts. Milestone Scientific entered into a purchase agreement with a vendor to supply Milestone Scientific with 12,000 STA Instruments and this commitment was completed in September 2015. Milestone Scientific does not believe that significant credit risk exists with respect to this advance to the contract manufacturer.

Milestone Scientific closely monitors the extension of credit to its customers while maintaining allowances, if necessary, for potential credit losses. On a periodic basis, Milestone Scientific evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past write-offs and collections and current credit conditions. Management has provided a reserve that it believes is sufficient to record accounts receivable at net realizable value as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.