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Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

BUSINESS

The Company was incorporated as Golden Dragon Holding Co. in the State of Delaware in December 2010 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Concord Ventures, Inc. (“Concord”). In late October 2014, the Company changed its legal name to CannaPharmaRx, Inc. (or “CannaPharmaRx”).

CannaPharmaRx, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation whose shares are publicly quoted on the OTCQB operated by the OTC Markets Group, Inc. We are a development stage enterprise in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 915 “Development Stage Entities.” We have been in the development stage since our inception on January 1, 2011 (“Inception”).

On May 9, 2014, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with CannaPharmaRx, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“CannaRx”), and David Cutler, the former President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and director of the Company. Under the Share Purchase Agreement, CannaRx purchased 1,421,120 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock from Mr. Cutler and an additional 9,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock directly from the Company. As a result of the Share Purchase Agreement, CannaRx is the Company’s largest stockholder.

On May 15, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with CannaRx and CPHR Acquisition Corp., a newly formed and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“CPHR”), pursuant to which CPHR would be merged with and into CannaRx, resulting in CPHR ceasing its corporate existence and CannaRx becoming a subsidiary of the Company. In the fourth quarter of 2014, in light of the Cohen litigation described in Item 3 (Legal Proceedings) of this report, the parties determined to abandon the Merger Agreement, and the Company and certain shareholders of CannaRx entered into share exchange agreements, as an alternate means of acquiring CannaRx. In anticipation of the settlement of the Cohen litigation, the Company subsequently decided to terminate the share exchange agreements and pursue the consummation of a merger agreement or another transaction on similar terms. By consummating a merger agreement or a similar transaction, the Company intends to cause CannaRx to become a subsidiary of the Company, and to operate its business through CannaRx.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) “FASB Accounting Standard Codification™” (the “Codification”) which is the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States. Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, it is possible that these estimates could be materially revised within the next year.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of less than three months.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

We acquired $100,721 in property and equipment during the year ended December 31, 2014. Of this amount, $50,000 represents the capitalized cost of our proprietary RECRUIT RegistryTM website development for cannabinoid medicines. This patient registry project was completed in the fourth quarter of 2014 and will not become operational until early 2015. Accordingly, no depreciation expense was recorded against this capitalized cost in 2014. In addition to the investment in our patient registry, another $50,721 was invested in office and computer equipment, primarily in the fourth quarter and coincident with the establishment of the Company’s new headquarters in Carneys Point, New Jersey on November 1, 2014. Depreciation expenses totaled $3,020 in 2014 and have been calculated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, ranging from three to seven years.

DEFERRED COSTS AND OTHER OFFERING COSTS

Costs with respect to raising capital in the two private placements of the Company’s common stock were expensed by the Company in 2014. These costs where applied as internal operational expenses in 2014. We had no deferred costs and other offering costs as of either December 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013. However, future costs associated with raising capital, be it debt or equity, may more likely be incurred as a direct variable cost with third parties. Our intent is to initially defer these costs and ultimately offset against the proceeds from these capital or financial transactions if successful, or expensed if the proposed financial transaction is unsuccessful.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In the event that facts and circumstances indicated that the cost of long-lived and intangible assets may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability will be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset will be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if a write-down to market value or discounted cash flow value will be required.

FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

 

Level 1: Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Valuation is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, 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 assets or liabilities. For example, Level 2 assets and liabilities may include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments.
Level 3: Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category generally includes certain private equity investments and long-term derivative contracts.

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company does not have any assets or liabilities which could be considered Level 2 or 3 in the hierarchy.

The Company may also be required, from time to time, to measure certain other financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. There were no such adjustments in the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.

 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The estimated fair value for financial instruments was determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involved uncertainties and could not be determined with exact precision. The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, which include cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and the related party loan, each approximate their carrying value due either to their short length to maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates.

INCOME TAXES

We account for income taxes under the liability method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL COSTS

Advertising and promotional costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising and promotional expenses totaled $138,004 were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2014. There were no advertising and promotional costs for the year ended December 31, 2013.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit), exclusive of transactions with owners, such as capital investments. Comprehensive income includes net income or loss, changes in certain assets and liabilities that are reported directly in equity such as translation adjustments on investments in foreign subsidiaries and unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities. From our inception, there have been no differences between our comprehensive loss and net loss. Our comprehensive loss was identical to our net loss for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

Income (loss) per share is presented in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), Earning per Share (Topic 260) which requires the presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the consolidated income statements. Basic EPS would exclude any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities but does include the restricted shares of common stock issued. Diluted EPS would reflect the potential dilution that would occur if securities of other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock. Basic EPS calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014 of 3,900,000 shares are excluded from the calculations of diluted net loss per share since their effect is antidilutive.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We have adopted ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which establishes a fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans. In accordance with guidance now incorporated in ASC Topic 718, the cost of stock options and warrants issued to employees and non-employees is measured on the grant date based on the fair value. The fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The resulting amount is charged to expense on the straight-line basis over the period in which we expect to receive the benefit, which is generally the vesting period. The fair value of stock warrants was determined at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option model requires management to make various estimates and assumptions, including expected term, expected volatility, risk-free rate, and dividend yield.

 

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Our activities during the years December 31, 2014 and 2013 comprised a single segment.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On June 10, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued update ASU 2014-10, Development Stage Entities (Topic 915). Amongst other things, the amendments in this update removed the definition of development stage entity from Topic 915, thereby removing the distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from U.S. GAAP. In addition, the amendments eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information on the statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity; (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2014 and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. However, entities are permitted to early adopt for any annual or interim reporting period for which the financial statements have yet to be issued. The Company has elected to early adopt these amendments, and accordingly, has not labeled the financial statements as those of a development stage entity and has not presented inception-to-date information on the respective financial statements.

We have reviewed all other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and do not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on our financial condition or the results of our operations.