A. Basis of Presentation, Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation, Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Nature of Operations

Alanco Technologies, Inc. (Stock Symbol: ALAN) was incorporated in 1969 under the laws of the State of Arizona. Unless otherwise noted, the “Company” or “Alanco” refers to Alanco Technologies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, the Company formed Alanco Energy Services, Inc. (“AES”), for the purpose of obtaining property to establish a water disposal facility near Grand Junction, CO to receive produced water generated as a byproduct from oil and natural gas production in Western Colorado. The new facility started to receive produced water in August 2012.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. In our opinion, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements. Such necessary adjustments consist of normal recurring items and the elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s June 30, 2015 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Certain prior year numbers have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Sales tax on certain revenues for the fiscal year 2015 that were classified as cost of revenues has been reclassified in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations to offset revenues to conform to the current year’s presentation. In addition, the value of stock-based compensation for the fiscal year 2015 which was included in corporate expenses has been reclassified in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations to a separate line item. These reclassifications had no effect on net loss or net loss per share.

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities – The estimated fair value for assets and liabilities are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant information. The Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) prioritizes inputs used in measuring fair value into a hierarchy of three levels: Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets, Level 2 – observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers into and out of Level 1, 2 and 3 categories as of the date of the event or change in circumstances occurs. The carrying amounts of receivables, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value given their short-term nature or their effective interest rates, which represent Level 3 input levels.

The following are the classes of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

Fair Value at December 31, 2015
		Level 1:
		Quoted Prices		Level 2:
		in active		Significant		Level 3:		Total
		Markets		Other		Significant		at
		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable		December 31,
		Assets		Inputs		Inputs		2015
Asset Retirement Obligation	$	-	$	-	$	429,700	$	429,700
Contigent Land Payment		-		-		663,300		663,300
	$	-	$	-	$	1,093,000	$	1,093,000

Fair Value at June 30, 2015
		Level 1:
		Quoted Prices		Level 2:
		in active		Significant		Level 3:		Total
		Markets		Other		Significant		at
		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable		June 30,
		Assets		Inputs		Inputs		2015
Asset Retirement Obligation	$	-	$	-	$	429,700	$	429,700
Contigent Land Payment		-		-		653,900		653,900
	$	-	$	-	$	1,083,600	$	1,083,600

The following is a reconciliation of the opening and closing balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended December 31, 2015.

			Asset		Contingent
			Retirement		Land
			Obligation		Payment		Total
Opening balance		$	429,700	$	653,900	$	1,083,600
	Accretion expense		-		9,400		9,400
Closing balance		$	429,700	$	663,300	$	1,093,000

Fair Value of Asset Retirement Obligation – The Deer Creek asset retirement obligation is the estimated cost to close the Deer Creek facility under terms of the lease, meeting environmental and State of Colorado regulatory requirements. The estimate is determined at discrete points in time based upon significant unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that is significant to the fair value of the liability, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions. Management’s estimate of the asset retirement obligation is based upon a cost estimate developed by a consultant knowledgeable of government closure requirements and costs incurred at similar water disposal facility operations. A present value discount has not been taken as the estimated closure costs, excluding regulatory changes and inflation adjustments, are anticipated to remain fairly consistent over the operational life of the facility. The lack of an active market to validate the estimated asset retirement obligation results in the fair value of the asset retirement obligation to be a Level 3 fair value measurement. ASC Topic 410-20: Asset Retirement Obligations requires the Company to review the asset retirement obligation on a recurring basis and record changes in the period incurred.

Fair Value of Contingent Payments – The contingent land payment and contingent purchase price liabilities are also determined at discrete points in time based upon unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that is significant to the fair value of the liability, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions. In calculating the estimate of fair value for both of the contingent payments, management completed an estimate of the present value of each identified contingent liability based upon projected income, cash flows and capital expenditures for the Deer Creek facility developed under plans currently approved by the Company’s board of directors. Different assumptions relative to the expansion or alternative uses of the Deer Creek and Indian Mesa facilities could result in significantly different valuations. The projected payments have been discounted at a rate of 3% per annum to determine net present value. The lack of an active market to validate the estimated contingent land liability results in the fair value of the contingent land liability to be a Level 3 fair value measurement. ASC Topic 820: Fair Value Measurement requires the Company to review the contingent land liability on a recurring basis and record changes in the period incurred.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance regarding revenue from contracts with customers. The guidance outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most current revenue recognition guidance. In August 2015, this accounting pronouncement was deferred for one year, and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact on its financial position and results of operation but does not anticipate the adoption of the guidance to have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance regarding balance sheet classifications of deferred taxes. The guidance requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent. The guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted the guidance which had no material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance regarding the enhancement of reporting financial instruments including aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. The guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within those fiscal years. While a portion of the guidance allows for early application, it does not permit complete early adoption. The Company is currently assessing the impact on its financial position and results of operations.

There have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three months ended December 31, 2015, that are of significance, or potential significance, to us.