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7. CONCENTRATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Concentrations And Uncertainties  
Note 7. CONCENTRATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. The Company holds cash and cash equivalents at banks located in California, with balances that often exceed FDIC insured limits. Historically, the Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. However, considering the current banking environment, the Company is investigating alternative ways to minimize its exposure to such risks. While the Company may be exposed to credit losses due to the nonperformance of its counterparties, the Company does not expect the settlement of these transactions to have a material effect on its results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

 

Revenue concentration shows that International sales accounted for 48% and 49% of net sales for FYE 2013 and 2012, respectively. Two customers (one is a dealer account representing various customers) accounted for 9% and 6% of net sales for FYE 2013. For FYE 2012, two customers accounted for 10% (one is a dealer account representing various customers) and 6% of net sales.

 

Accounts receivable concentration shows that two customers comprised 27% and 22% (a dealer account representing various customers) of accounts receivable at August 31, 2013, and two customers comprised 28% (a dealer account representing various customers) and 22% of accounts receivable at August 31, 2012.

 

We operate in the computer software industry, which is highly competitive and changes rapidly. Our operating results could be significantly affected by our ability to develop new products and find new distribution channels for new and existing products.

 

The majority of our customers are in the pharmaceutical industry. During the current economy downturn, we have seen consolidation in the pharmaceutical industry. Although we have not seen any significant reduction in revenues to date, continued consolidation and downsizing in the pharmaceutical industry could have an impact on our revenues and earnings going forward.