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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of Presentation


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity.  These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.


Principles of Consolidation


The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ValCom, Inc. and its two  wholly-owned  subsidiaries, Valencia Entertainment, Inc. (VEI),  which  was acquired in February 2001, and My Family TV, LLC (formerly known as Faith TV) which was acquired in December 2008. Investments in affiliated companies over which the Company has a significant influence or ownership of more than 20% but less than or equal to 50% are accounted for under the equity method. The Company has no equity affiliates as of June 30, 2011.



Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures


ASC820 "Fair Value Measurements  and  Disclosures",  adopted  January  1, 2008, defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for current receivables and payables qualify as financial instruments.  Management concluded the carrying values are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and if applicable, their stated interest rate approximates current rates available. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for  substantially the Full-term of the financial instruments.


Level  3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.



Reclassifications


Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.


Depreciation and Amortization


For financial and reporting purposes, the Company follows the policy of providing depreciation and amortization on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are as follows:


Production Equipment                    

5 years

Office Furniture and Equipment      

5 to 7 years

Leasehold Improvements                  

5 years

Autos and Trucks                         

5 years


Income Taxes


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC740 "Accounting for Income Taxes". ASC 740 requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes and allows recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets based upon the likelihood of realization of tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.


The Company adopted the accounting standard for uncertainty in income taxes which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the Company has taken or expects to take on a tax return (including a decision whether to file or not to file a return in a particular jurisdiction).


Shared Based Compensation


The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with FASB ASC 718, "Share-Based Payment" and FASB ASC  505-50, "Equity-Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees."


Revenue Recognition


Revenue from the sales or licensing of films is recognized upon meeting all recognition requirements of Accounting Standard Codification 926, Entertainment — Films (“ASC 926”) (formerly Statement of Position 00-2). These requirements are a.) persuasive evidence of a sale or licensing arrangement with a customer exists, b.) the film is complete and, in accordance with the terms of the arrangement, has been delivered or is available for immediate and unconditional delivery, c.) the license period of the arrangement has begun and the customer can begin its exploitation, exhibition, or sale, d.) the arrangement fee is fixed or determinable, and e) collection of the arrangement fee is reasonably assured. .

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents


Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible into cash and are not subject to significant risk from fluctuations in interest rates. As a result, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value.


The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions. At times, cash balances may be in excess of the amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).


Accounts Receivable


Accounts receivable represent customer obligations due under contractual obligations where the conditions stated above in respect of revenue recognition have been fulfilled and where the customer has been invoiced for the amount due.

   

The Company evaluates accounts receivable where it believes that there may be a possibility that the license agreement concerned may be at risk of being cancelled in the future. In these cases, the Company uses its judgment, based on the available facts and circumstances, and records a specific reserve for that customer against amounts due to reduce the receivable to the amount that is expected to be collected. These specific reserves are re-evaluated and adjusted as additional information is received that impacts the amount reserved.


If circumstances change (for example, the Company experiences higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligation to the Company), estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to the Company could be reduced by a material amount. There was no allowance for doubtful accounts at June 30, 2011.


Property and Equipment


Property and equipment is recorded at historical cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. When property and equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in income. The costs of normal maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred.


In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost of an asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. There was no impairment recorded at June 30, 2011.



Film Costs


Film costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 926. Film costs represent capitalized costs for the production of films and other entertainment projects. These costs will be amortized when the films that the Company is producing meet all the requirements listed in ASC 926 and the Company is recognizing revenues for the Films.


Film costs are amortized in the same proportion that the current revenue bears to the estimated remaining unrecognized revenue as of the beginning of the current year. Revenue and cost forecasts are periodically reviewed by management and revised when warranted.


The carrying value of the film costs are periodically reviewed for impairment. If events or changes in circumstance indicate that the fair value of the capitalized costs on a specific film are less than their carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed the project’s fair value. No impairment charge was recognized for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

Development Costs


Development costs are capitalized costs related to projects not in production. If the project is greenlit, the costs are reclassified as Film Costs. The Company evaluates on a monthly basis, all projects in development. If the Company decides to abandon any project, an expense for the costs incurred to date will be included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. There were no development costs as of June 30, 2011.


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 contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. Actual results may differ from those estimates.