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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
(a) Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates
(b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity 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 the 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 allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of derivative liabilities, valuation of stock options and equity transactions, and revenue recognition. Management bases its estimates on certain assumptions, which it believes are reasonable in the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
(c) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, derivative financial instruments, the Company’s Senior Secured Notes (“Secured Notes”) which were retired in 2012 and Series D Convertible Participating Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”) issued December 15, 2009. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities generally approximate their respective carrying values due to their current nature. Derivative liabilities, as discussed below, are required to be carried at fair value. The following table reflects the comparison of the carrying value and the fair value of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock as of March 31, 2013:

 

    Carrying Values     Fair Values  
Series D Preferred Stock (See Notes 4 and 6)   $ 3,132,882     $ 8,413,532  

 

The fair value of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock has been determined based upon the forward cash flow of the contracts, discounted at credit-risk adjusted market rates.

 

Derivative financial instruments – Derivative financial instruments, as defined in Financial Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815 Derivatives and Hedging, consist of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying features (e.g. interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets.

 

The Company generally does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, the Company issued other financial instruments with features that are either (i) not afforded equity classification, (ii) embody risks not clearly and closely related to host contracts, or (iii) may be net-cash settled by the counterparty. As required by ASC 815, these instruments are required to be carried as derivative liabilities at fair value in the Company’s financial statements. See Notes 4, 6 and 7 for additional information.

 

Redeemable preferred stock – Redeemable preferred stock (such as the Series D Preferred Stock, and any other redeemable financial instrument the Company may issue) is initially evaluated for possible classification as a liability under ASC 480 Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity. Redeemable preferred stock classified as a liability is recorded and carried at fair value. Redeemable preferred stock that does not, in its entirety, require liability classification, is evaluated for embedded features that may require bifurcation and separate classification as derivative liabilities under ASC 815. In all instances, the classification of the redeemable preferred stock host contract that does not require liability classification is evaluated for equity classification or mezzanine classification based upon the nature of the redemption features. Generally, any feature that could require cash redemption for matters not within the Company’s control, irrespective of probability of the event occurring, requires classification outside of stockholders’ equity. See Note 6 for further disclosures about the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, which constitutes redeemable preferred stock.

 

Fair value measurements - Fair value measurement requirements are embodied in certain accounting standards applied in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements. Significant fair value measurements resulted from the application of ASC 815 Fair Value Measurements to the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, and Warrants issued in December 2009 as described in Note 7, and ASC 718 Stock Compensation to the Company’s share based payment arrangements.

 

ASC 815 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Standard applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. ASC 815 further permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. At this time, the Company does not intend to reflect any of its current financial instruments at fair value (except that the Company is required to carry derivative financial instruments at fair value). However, the Company will consider the appropriateness of recognizing financial instruments at fair value on a case by case basis as they arise in future periods.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered cash equivalents. At March 31, 2013 the Company had approximately $10,650,000 of cash on hand in excess of FDIC insurance limits.

Accounts Receivable and Credit Policies
(e) Accounts Receivable and Credit Policies

The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. In addition to reviewing delinquent accounts receivable, management considers many factors in estimating its general allowance, including historical data, experience, customer types, credit worthiness, and economic trends. From time to time, management may adjust its assumptions for anticipated changes in any of those or other factors expected to affect collectibility. Account balances are charged against the allowance after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Unbilled Contracts in Progress
(f) Unbilled Contracts in Progress

Unbilled contracts in progress represent revenue recognized in advance of billings rendered based on work performed to date on certain contracts.

Deferred/Accrued Contract Costs
(g) Deferred/Accrued Contract Costs

Reimbursable program costs and expenses and outside production and other program expenses associated with the fulfillment of certain specific contracts are accrued or deferred and recognized proportionately to the related revenue. Notwithstanding the Company’s accounting policy with regard to deferred contract costs, labor costs for permanent employees are expensed as incurred.

Property and Equipment
(h) Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on furniture, fixtures and computer equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Funds received from a landlord to reimburse the Company for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of leasehold improvements are recorded as deferred rent and amortized as reductions to rent expense over the lease term. Minor repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred while costs that enhance the life of an asset are capitalized.

Goodwill
(i) Goodwill

Goodwill consists of the cost in excess of the fair value of the acquired net assets of the Company’s subsidiaries. Goodwill is subject to annual impairment tests which require the Company to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. The Company is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless it determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. The Company assesses the potential impairment of goodwill annually and on an interim basis whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Upon completion of such annual review, if impairment is found to have occurred, a corresponding charge will be recorded. The Company has determined that it has one reporting unit, and that a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test was not necessary. Based on such analysis, the Company did not identify any indication of impairment of its goodwill as of March 31, 2013. At March 31, 2013 and 2012, our balance sheet reflected $10,052,232 of goodwill.

Intangible Assets
(j) Intangible Assets

Intangible assets include the value of a customer relationship and an internet domain name. The customer relationship intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated economic life of five years. Amortization expense for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 for this asset amounted to $321,681 and $321,683, respectively.

At March 31, 2013 and 2012, our balance sheet reflected:

 

    March 31, 2013  
    Gross
carrying
amount
    Accumulated
amortization
    Net value  
                   
Customer relationship   $ 1,608,413     $ 1,527,991     $ 80,422  
                         
Unamortizable intangible asset:     200,000             200,000  
Internet domain name   $ 1,808,413     $ 1,527,991     $ 280,422  

 

    March 31, 2012  
    Gross
carrying
amount
    Accumulated
amortization
    Net value  
                   
Customer relationship   $ 1,608,413     $ 1,206,310     $ 402,103  
                         
Unamortizable intangible asset:     200,000     $       200,000  
Internet domain name   $ 1,808,413     $ 1,206,310     $ 602,103  

Amortization expense is expected to be $80,422 for the year ending March 31, 2014.

Long-Lived Assets
(k) Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with FASB guidance, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined based on the estimated discounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. The Company did not identify any indication of impairment of its long-lived assets as of March 31, 2013.

Revenue Recognition
(l) Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenues are generated from projects subject to contracts requiring the Company to provide its services within specified time periods generally ranging up to twelve months. As a result, on any given date, the Company has projects in process at various stages of completion. Depending on the nature of the contract, revenue is recognized as follows: (i) on time and material service contracts, revenue is recognized as services are rendered; (ii) on fixed price retainer contracts, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract; and (iii) on certain fixed price contracts, revenue is recognized as certain key performance criteria are achieved. Incremental direct costs associated with the fulfillment of certain specific contracts are accrued or deferred and recognized proportionately to the related revenue. Provisions for anticipated losses on uncompleted projects are made in the period in which such losses are determined.

Reimbursable Program Costs and Expenses
(m) Reimbursable Program Costs and Expenses

Pursuant to contractual arrangements with some of its clients, the Company is reimbursed for certain program costs and expenses. These reimbursed costs are recorded both as revenues and as operating expenses. Such costs may include variable employee program compensation costs. Not included in reimbursable program costs and expenses are certain compensation and general and administrative expenses which are recurring in nature and for which a certain client fee arrangement provides for payment of such costs. These costs are included in compensation and general and administrative expenses on the statements of operations.

The FASB released guidance on “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent” and “Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursements Received for “Out-of-Pocket” Expenses Incurred.” Indicators identified by the Company for gross revenue reporting included: the Company is the primary obligor in customer arrangements, the Company has discretion in supplier selection, and the Company has credit risk. Accordingly, the Company records its client reimbursements, including out-of-pocket expenses, as revenue on a gross basis.

Deferred Rent
(n) Deferred Rent

Deferred rent consists of (i) the excess of the allocable straight-line rent expense to date as compared to the total amount of rent due and payable through such period, and (ii) funds received from landlords to reimburse the Company for the cost, or a portion of the cost, of leasehold improvements. Deferred rent is amortized as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease.

Accounting For Share Based Compensation
(o) Accounting for Share Based Compensation

In accordance with FASB guidance, the Company measures all employee share based compensation awards using a fair value method and records the related expense in the financial statements over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Excess tax benefits, as defined by FASB guidance, are realized from the exercise of stock options and are reported as a financing cash inflow rather than as a reduction of taxes paid in cash flow from operations. For each award that has a graded vesting schedule, the Company recognizes compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Share based employee compensation expense for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $442,115 and $444,276 respectively.

Income Taxes
(p) Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes includes federal, state and local income taxes that are currently payable. Deferred income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. At March 31, 2012 the Company reversed its full allowance against its net deferred tax asset because, in the light of operating income generated in the fiscal years 2012 and 2011 and other factors, the Company believed it was more likely than not that it would be able to utilize its net deferred tax asset to reduce its tax expense in future periods.

Net Earnings Per Share
(q) Net Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding restricted shares. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the same basis, including if dilutive, common share equivalents, which include outstanding options, warrants, preferred stock and restricted stock. For the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, stock options to purchase approximately 70,000 shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The weighted average number of shares outstanding consist of:

             
    2013     2012  
Basic     8,289,132       8,140,944  
Dilutive effect of:                
Options     212,424        
Restricted stock     152,842       50,108  
Warrants     2,453,954       2,453,107  
Series D preferred stock     5,319,149       5,319,149  
Diluted     16,427,501       15,963,308  
Recent Accounting Standards Affecting the Company
(r) Recent Accounting Standards Affecting the Company

 

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

 

In December 2011, the FASB has issued FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.  Upon adoption an entity is required to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position.  The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Company for the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Management currently believes that the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’s operating results, financial position, or cash flows.

 

Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” Similar to ASU 2011-08, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 250) - Testing Goodwill for Impairment”, ASU 2012-02 addresses the growing cost and complexity of performing an analysis to evaluate indefinite-lived intangible assets (other than goodwill) for impairment. This ASU introduces qualitative factors which would simplify the analysis if facts and circumstances make it more-likely-than-not that impairment would not exist. Rather than requiring a purely quantitative impairment test, the ASU provides entities with the option to first examine qualitative factors to make this determination. Factors to be considered would include, but are not limited to:

· Increases in interest rates, salaries, or other operating expenses, which would have a negative impact on future earnings or cash flows;
· Recent financial performance and cash flow trends;
· Aspects of the legal and regulatory environment which are expected to impact future cash flows, such as the Dodd-Frank Act;
· Management turnover;
· Economic and industry conditions.

 

Entities are required by the guidance to consider both positive and negative impacts of such factors before determining whether it is more-likely-than-not (i.e. greater than 50% probability) that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. It should be noted that the qualitative portion of the analysis is optional for all issuers.

 

This ASU is effective for impairment tests performed during fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, and may be early adopted if the entity’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal or interim period have not yet been issued. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s operating results, financial position or cash flows.