Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

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1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Presidential Realty Corporation (“Presidential” or the “Company”), is operated as a self-administrated, self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”). The Company is engaged principally in the ownership of income producing real estate and in the holding of notes and mortgages secured by real estate or interests in real estate. Presidential operates in a single business segment, investments in real estate related assets.

On November 8, 2011, we and PDL Partnership, a New York general partnership (“PDL Partnership”), the general partners of which were Jeffrey F. Joseph (a director and former officer), Steven Baruch (a former director and former officer) and Thomas Viertel (a former director and former officer), entered into a series of strategic transactions with some investors and Signature Community Investment Group LLC (together with its affiliates, “Signature”). Signature is owned by Nickolas W. Jekogian, III, the promoter of the stock transactions included in the strategic transactions.

The March 31, 2011 financial statements were reported on the liquidating basis of accounting. In connection with the November 8, 2011 Strategic Transactions, the Company’s financial statements are being reported on the going concern basis retroactively.

Basis of Presentation and Going Concern Considerations

At March 31, 2012 the Company had a loss from continuing operations combined with a history of operating losses and working capital deficit, and the foreclosure and potential loss of the Hato Rey property have been detrimental to our operations and could potentially affect our ability to meet our obligations and continue as a going concern. See Note 8 A4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s successful execution of our business plan to achieve profitability and to increase working capital by raising debt and or equity. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and operating results.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information.  The results for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the respective periods have been reflected.  These consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Presidential Realty Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Additionally, the consolidated financial statements include 100% of the account balances of PDL, Inc. and Associates Limited Co-Partnership (the “Hato Rey Partnership”). PDL, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Presidential and the general partner of the Hato Rey Partnership) and Presidential own an aggregate 60% general and limited partnership interest in the Hato Rey Partnership (see Note 6). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Investments in Joint Ventures

The Company has equity investments in joint ventures and accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting. These investments are recorded at cost and adjusted for the Company’s share of each entity’s income or loss and adjusted for cash contributions or distributions. Real estate held by such entities is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, and would be written down to its estimated fair value if an impairment was determined to exist (see Note 3).

Rental Revenue Recognition

The Company acts as lessor under operating leases. Rental revenue is recorded on the straight-line basis from the later of the date of the commencement of the lease or the date of acquisition of the property subject to existing leases, which averages minimum rents over the terms of the leases. Certain leases require the tenants to reimburse a pro rata share of real estate taxes, utilities and maintenance costs. Recognition of rental revenue is generally discontinued when the rental is delinquent for ninety days or more, or earlier if management determines that collection is doubtful.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company assesses the collectability of amounts due from tenants and other receivables, using indicators such as past-due accounts, the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history and the ability of the tenant or debtor to meet its payment obligations. Management’s estimate of allowances for doubtful accounts is subject to revision as these factors change. Rental revenue is recorded on the accrual method and rental revenue recognition is generally discontinued when the tenant in occupancy is delinquent for ninety days or more. Bad debt expense is charged for vacated tenant accounts and subsequent receipts collected for those receivables will reduce bad debt expense. For the years ended March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, allowance for doubtful accounts for continuing operations relating to tenant obligations was $5,592 and $5,592, respectively.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share data is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding (excluding nonvested shares) during each period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect, if any, of nonvested shares. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the weighted average shares outstanding as used in the calculation of diluted loss per share do not include 740,000 and 6,800, respectively, of outstanding stock options and restricted shares, respectively, as their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks and money market funds.

Management Estimates

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and the reported amounts of income and expense for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Discontinued Operations

The Company follows the guidance of the presentation and property, plant, and equipment Topics of the ASC, with respect to long-lived assets classified as held for sale. The ASC requires that the results of operations, including impairment, gains and losses related to the properties that have been sold or properties that are intended to be sold, be presented as discontinued operations in the statements of operations for all periods presented and the assets and liabilities of properties intended to be sold are to be separately classified on the balance sheet. Properties designated as held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

The Company follows the guidance of the recognition of current and deferred income tax accounts, including accrued interest and penalties, in accordance with ASC 740-10-25. Under this guidance, if the Company’s tax positions in relation to certain transactions were examined and were not ultimately upheld, the Company would be required to pay an income tax assessment and related interest. Alternatively, the Company could elect to pay a deficiency dividend to its shareholders in order to continue to qualify as a REIT and the related interest assessment to the taxing authorities.

Reclassifications

Certain items have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated Financial Statements and Notes for prior periods. Deferred compensation of $593,750 was reclassified from accrued liabilities to other liabilities.

Subsequent Events

Pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 855-10, the Company has evaluated all events or transactions that occurred from April 1, 2012 through the filing with the SEC.