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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
1.     Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Organization and Basis of Presentation
 
The Company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, BKF Investment Group, Inc., formerly known as BKF Management Co., Inc. ("BIG") and BKF Asset Holdings, Inc. (“BKF Holdings”) all of which are collectively referred to herein as the "Company" or "BKF." The Company trades on the over the counter market under the symbol ("BKFG"). Currently, the Company plans to engage in the asset management business through its subsidiary BKF Advisors, Inc., which is a registered investment advisor in the States of Florida and California. BKF is also seeking to consummate an acquisition, merger or business combination with an operating entity to enhance BKF's revenues and increase shareholder value.
 
The consolidated financial statements of BKF, include BIG and BIG's two wholly owned subsidiaries BKF Advisors, Inc. (“BKF Advisors”) and BKF Asset Management, Inc., ("BAM") and BAM's two wholly-owned subsidiaries, BKF GP, Inc. (“BKF GP”) and LEVCO Securities, Inc. ("LEVCO Securities"). On November 27, 2012 LEVCO Securities was dissolved. All intercompany accounts have been eliminated.
 
BAM was an investment advisor which was registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended; it withdrew its registration on December 19, 2006. BAM had no operations during 2012 and 2011.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Recent Accounting Developments
 
There are no new accounting standards that are expected to have a significant impact on the Company.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Investments in money market funds are valued at net asset value. The Company maintains substantially all of its cash and cash equivalents in interest bearing instruments at two nationally recognized financial institutions, which at times may exceed federally insured limits. As a result the Company is exposed to credit risk related to the money market funds and the market rate inherent in the money market funds.
 
Other Comprehensive Income
 
The Company presents other comprehensive income in accordance with ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. This section requires that an enterprise (a) classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement and (b) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional paid in capital in the equity section of a statement of position.
 
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
 
Financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and accounts payable are carried in the consolidated financial statements at amounts that approximate fair value at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Fair values are based on market prices and assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows.
 
Restatements
 
The consolidated statement of financial position for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the quarterly information for the period ended September 30, 2012 have been retroactively restated to reflect the change in accounting method from fair value using the available-for-sale method to the equity method, to account for the Company’s investment in Qualstar Corporation. See Note 2.