2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

7 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the results of ACS and its two wholly owned subsidiary companies, ACS Colorado Corp. and Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation, from the dates of their incorporation and for Promap Corporation from August 14, 2013 onwards. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements include the results of 1) the parent company, Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation, formed in the state of Colorado on June 5, 2013, 2) Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary company, ACS Corp., formed in the state of Colorado on June 6, 2013, and 3) ACS Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary company, ACS Colorado Corp., formed in the state of Colorado on October 21, 2013.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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Basis of Presentation

The accompanying (a) condensed balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been derived from audited financial statements and (b) the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, have been prepared in accordance with generally  accepted  accounting  principles for interim  financial  information  and with the  instructions  to Form  10-Q and Article 8 of  Regulation  S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 Annual Report”), as amended, filed with the Commission on April 19, 2014. It is management’s opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statements presentation. The financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to make the financial statements not misleading as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01. Operating results for the three and six months period ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014.  From June 3, 2013 (Inception) through June 30, 2013, there were no transactions which would require accrual or disclosure in the Company’s financial statements.  As such, the financial statements herein are presented without comparative periods for the three and six months period ended June 30, 2013 for the Consolidated Statement of Operations, as such balances would be reported as zero.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared, under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern that contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern on a longer-term basis will be dependent upon the ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet its obligations on a timely basis, the ability to successfully raise additional financing, and the ability to ultimately attain profitability.

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Development Stage Company

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the related notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company is a development stage company in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 915 "Development Stage Entities". Among the disclosures required as a development stage company are that the Company's financial statements are identified as those of a development stage company, and that the statements of operations, stockholders'  deficit and cash flows disclose activity since the date of our Inception (June 5, 2013) as a development stage company.

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Receivables

The Company reviews receivables periodically for collectability and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts and records bad debt expense when deemed necessary. Receivables are primarily contract-based billings to tenants and consulting engagement receivables.

The Company reviews accounts receivables periodically for collectability and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts and records bad debt expense when deemed necessary.

Deferred Financing Costs, net

Costs with respect to the issuance of common stock, warrants, stock options or debt instruments by the Company are initially deferred and ultimately offset against the proceeds from such equity transactions or amortized as debt discount over the term of any debt funding, if successful, or expensed if the proposed equity or debt transaction is unsuccessful.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized on an accrual basis as earned under contract terms. Specifically, revenue from tenant rentals is recognized on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term, and collectability is reasonably assured.  Consulting revenue is recognized based upon the payment terms within the contracts, and collectability is reasonably assured.  Revenue relating to our wholesale business is recognized at the time goods are sold.

The Company will recognize revenue in accordance with ASC. 605, “Revenue Recognition”. ASC-605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management's judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company will defer any revenue for which the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered or no refund will be required.

Net income (loss) per share

The net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common outstanding in accordance with FASB ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.”  Diluted earnings or loss per share is computed using the weighted average common shares and diluted potential common shares outstanding. Warrants and common stock issuable upon the conversion of the Company's convertible notes payable have not included in the computation as the effect would be anti-dilutive and would decrease the loss per share at the Company has incurred losses in all periods reported.

The net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common outstanding. Warrants, stock options, and common stock issuable upon the conversion of the Company's preferred stock (if any), are not included in the computation if the effect would be anti-dilutive and would increase the earnings or decrease loss per share.

Inventory

Inventory consisting of wholesale items purchased for retail sale is stated at lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on average cost basis.  At June 30, 2014, the inventory balance was primarily comprised of packaging products for retailers.  There was no reserve for inventory as of June 30, 2014.

Amounts paid to suppliers for inventory not yet received is classified as prepaid inventory.  Once received, the cost of inventory is reclassified into inventory.

Conventional Convertible Debt

The Company records conventional convertible debt in accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.”   Conventional convertible debt is a financial instrument in which the holder may only realize the value of the conversion option by exercising the option and receiving the entire proceeds in a fixed number of shares or the equivalent amount of cash. Conventional convertible debt with a non-detachable conversion feature that does not contain a cash settlement option, and is not accounted for as a derivative, is recorded as a debt instrument in its entirety. The Company has accounted for the December 2013 issuance and the 8 and 1/2 % Convertible Note Payable as conventional convertible debt (see Note 10).

The Company records conventional convertible debt in accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, “ Debt with Conversion and Other Options .” Conventional convertible debt is a financial instrument in which the holder may only realize the value of the conversion option by exercising the option and receiving the entire proceeds in a fixed number of shares or the equivalent amount of cash. Conventional convertible debt with a non-detachable conversion feature that does not contain a cash settlement option, and is not accounted for as a derivative, is recorded as a debt instrument in its entirety. The Company has accounted for the December 2013 issuance and the 8 1/2 % Convertible Note Payable as conventional convertible debt (see Note 10).

Derivatives Liabilities, Beneficial conversion features and Debt Discounts

The Company evaluates stock options, stock warrants or other contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for under the relevant sections of ASC Topic 815-40, Derivative Instruments and Hedging: Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity. The result of this accounting treatment could be that the fair value of a financial instrument is classified as a derivative instrument and is marked-to-market at each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the statement of operations as other income or other expense. Upon conversion or exercise of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and then that fair value is reclassified to equity. Financial instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification under ASC Topic 815-40 are reclassified to a liability account at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date.

The common stock purchase warrants were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. The warrants do not qualify for hedge accounting, and as such, all future changes in the fair value of these warrants are recognized currently in earnings until such time as the warrants are exercised, expire or the related rights have been waived. These common stock purchase warrants do not trade in an active securities market. The Company estimates the fair value of these warrants using the binomal method. The Company recorded a derivative liability related to the Series C warrants (see Note 13).

If a conversion feature of conventional convertible debt is not accounted for as a derivative instrument and provides for a rate of conversion that is below market value, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). A BCF is recorded by the Company as a debt discount. The convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF. The Company amortizes the discount to interest expense over the life of the debt using the straight-line method which approximates the effective interest rate method. The Company has recorded a beneficial conversion feature related to the January 2014 convertible note issuance (see Note 10).

Business Segments

The Company operates in three segments in accordance with accounting guidance Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting.  Our Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the Chief Operating decision maker as derived by FASB Topic 280.

During 2013, the Company operated two reportable business segments – a petroleum mapping business and a real estate leasing business.  On December 31, 2013 the petroleum mapping business was transferred to an unaffiliated shareholder in return for the assumption of liabilities of the business.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In June 2014 the FASB issued ASU 2014-10 regarding development stage entities. The ASU removes the definition of development stage entity, as was previously defined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), from the accounting standards codification, thereby removing the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from U.S. GAAP.

In addition, the ASU eliminates the requirements for development stage entities to (i) present inception-to-date information in the statement of income, cash flow and stockholders' equity, (ii) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (iii) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (iv) 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 Company has chosen to early adopt the ASU for the Company’s financial statements as of June 30, 2014.  The adoption of this ASU impacted the Company’s reporting by eliminating the requirement to report inception to date financial information and describe the Company as a development stage company as previously required.

We have reviewed all 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.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the 2014 presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net loss, total assets, or total stockholders’ equity.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect 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 those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents.  These deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the FDIC.  None of our bank accounts, as of December 31, 2013, exceeded this threshold and therefore were all covered by FDIC insurance.

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Property and equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated under accelerated or straight line methods over each asset's estimated useful life.

We review our property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.

Maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are charged to operations. Major improvements are capitalized. Upon retirement, sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.

Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 350, the Company regularly reviews the carrying value of intangible and other long-lived assets for the existence of facts or circumstances, both internally and externally, that suggest impairment. If impairment testing indicates a lack of recoverability, an impairment loss is recognized by the Company if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. No advertising costs were incurred during the period of inception through December 31, 2013.

Income tax

The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740. Under ASC 740 deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

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.

Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), provides a comprehensive framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures which are required about fair value measurements.  Specifically, ASC 820 sets forth a definition of fair value and establishes a hierarchy prioritizing the inputs to valuation techniques, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable value inputs.  ASC 820 defines the hierarchy as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 1 are highly liquid and actively traded instruments with quoted prices, such as equities listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, but are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date.  The types of assets and liabilities in Level 2 are typically either comparable to actively traded securities or contracts, or priced with models using highly observable inputs.

Level 3 – Significant inputs to pricing that are unobservable as of the reporting date.  The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 are those with inputs requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as complex and subjective models and forecasts used to determine the fair value of financial instruments.

Our financial instruments consist of prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and convertible notes payable and approximate their fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments or bear market rates of interest.